by Karen Sawatzky | Mar 27, 2020 | Journals, Legal Research, Wills and Estates
Estates, Trusts & Pensions Journal, Vol. 39, No. 2 has just been released.
Contents
From the Law Reports:
Baryla v. Baryla: The Presumption of Advancement in the Family Law Context – Lauren Blake and Caitlin MacDonnell
From the Legislatures:
Disclosure of Trust Information to Beneficiaries under New Zealand’s Trusts Act 2019 – Claudia Shan and Simon Barber
Articles:
Saskatchewan Introduces New Intestate Succession Legislation – Amanda S.A. Doucette
Common Intentions: The Standard of Review for Standard Form Wills – Tom Collins
Cross-Border Planning for Canadian Registered Retirement Plans – Elise M. Pulver, David J. Byun, Ryan M. Murphy and Amy P. Walters
Practitioners Beware: Equitable Remedies are Limited (But the Door has Not Closed) – Rami Pandher and Channing Brown
Taping Wills Instructions – John E.S. Poyser and Krista Clendenning
Lawyers who are members of the Law Society of Manitoba may request a copy of these articles by emailing library@lawsociety.mb.ca.
by George Roy | Jan 9, 2020 | Journals, Wills and Estates
The latest edition of Estates Trusts & Pensions Journal has arrived and is now available for loan.
The current issue, Volume 39 Number 1, includes:
From the Law Reports
Hope and False Promises Invalidating Wills, by John E. S. Poyser and Krista Clendenning
Barford v. Street: Understanding and Applying the Rule to Collapse a Trust, by Charles Wagner and David Elmaleh
Gully v. Gully: A Cautionary Tale, by Aubrie U. Girou
Articles
Missing Participants: Various Approaches But No One Solution, by Andrea Boctor, Bas Dieleman, Kobus Hanekom, and Kevin L. Walsh
After the Will signing: “Alterations” to Valid Wills, by Alison Minard
If you would like a copy of any of these articles, please email library@lawsociety.mb.ca and we would be happy to provide them, subject to copyright regulations.
by Karen Sawatzky | Oct 23, 2019 | Capacity, Continuing Professional Development, Wills and Estates
Jointly presented by the Manitoba Bar Association, The University of Manitoba Faculty of Law & The Law Society of Manitoba
The 2019 Isaac Pitblado Lectures
Capacity to Decide: Planning for Death and Dying
November 8, 2019 │ 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fort Garry Place Conference Centre, Grand Ballroom
Registration closes on October 30th
Register Now
6 CPD hours, including 1.5 EPPM hours
Visit the Pitblado Lectures website for information about the diverse range of presenters who will provide thought provoking presentations as well as concrete guidance for practitioners on topics including:
– Testamentary Capacity
– Predatory Marriages
– Medical Perspective on Capacity
– Capacity Assessments
– Video Recording Will Instructions
– Assisted Dying – constitutional, philosophical and ethical issues
– How Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) works in Manitoba
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by Karen Sawatzky | Sep 13, 2019 | Continuing Professional Development, Law Society of Manitoba, Wills and Estates
The 2019 Isaac Pitblado Lectures
Capacity to Decide: Planning for Death and Dying
November 8, 2019 │ 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fort Garry Place Conference Centre, Grand Ballroom
3 Weeks Left to Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing
6 CPD hours, including 1.5 EPPM hours
Jointly presented by the Manitoba Bar Association, The University of Manitoba Faculty of Law & The Law Society of Manitoba
This year’s Pitblado Lectures will provide thought provoking presentations as well as concrete guidance for practitioners on topics including:
- Testamentary Capacity
- Predatory Marriages
- Medical Perspective on Capacity
- Video Recording Will Instructions
- Capacity Assessments
- Assisted Dying – constitutional, philosophical and ethical issues
- How Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) works in Manitoba
Featured out of province speakers include Professor Albert H. Oosterhoff
(Oosterhoff on Wills, 8th ed. and Oosterhoff on Trusts: Text, Commentary and Materials, 9th ed.) and Kimberly A. Whaley, of the Toronto litigation firm Whaley Estate Litigation Partners.
Stay tuned for updated information and speaker announcements on the
Pitblado website: www.pitbladolectures.com
by Allyssa McFadyen | Jun 14, 2019 | Commentary, Journals, Wills and Estates
Vol. 38 No. 3 of the Estates Trusts & Pensions Journal has arrived in the library.
Contents
From the Law Reports
Henson Trusts: A Sham in Sheep’s Clothing? A Comment on S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Corp. – by Joel Nitikman
Seguin v. Pearson: Due Clarity on Undue Influence – by Lionel J. Tupman and Amanda Bettencourt
Articles
Beyond Great Expectations: Spes Successionis in 21st Century Canadian Law – by Calvin Hancock
Planning Considerations for Digital Assets – by Ian M. Hull, Suzana Popovic-Montag, and Nick Esterbauer
The Effectiveness of Exulpatory Clauses – by Carla Figliomeni
The Effect of Marriage Breakdown on Pension Rights in Ontario – by Melanie Yach and Andrea McEwan
If you are a member of the Law Society of Manitoba and would like to receive a copy of any of these articles, please contact us at library@lawsociety.mb.ca.
by Allyssa McFadyen | Apr 18, 2019 | Wills and Estates
Will Week is April 22-27
Having a valid, up-to-date Will, Health Care Directive and Power of Attorney ensures that your wishes will be met after your death. It also provides a great opportunity to make a charitable gift to a cause that’s important to you.
During the week of April 22-27 legal professionals volunteer their time to host free public presentations on the importance of wills and estate planning. These sessions are for information purposes only.
View the schedule of events here. Registration is required. New this year is online registration, or call (204) 948-3394. Sessions are first come, first serve and seating is limited.
Visit the Winnipeg Foundation for more information on Will Week 2019!
Here in the library we’ve put together a display showcasing our most relevant materials on Wills
Titles on Display:
If you’re looking to take out any of these books, please see a staff member.
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