Questioning for Family Lawyers

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Join Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C. and other seasoned litigators to break down their most effective questioning techniques, providing you with the tools, tips and strategies you need to get the most out of your next questioning. Find out how to gather information, obtain admissions, test theories, assess witness credibility and handle difficult witnesses and counsel.

Thursday, May 5
1:00 – 4:30 p.m. (ET)
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Rebutting the Presumption of Resulting Trust – A Refresher

Today’s post comes from Wagner Sidlofsky LLP, a well-known estate law blog. The article talks about the importance of creating a contemporaneous evidentiary record of a parent’s intention when gifting property to their adult children.

Enforceability of Parenting Agreements by the Court and Police

Is my parenting agreement enforceable by the Court or by the police? The short answer is no – well, could it be?!Will the Court enforce my parenting agreement? Parenting agreements between parties are relevant to the determination of children’s best interests but they...

The Limitations of Bankruptcy Proceedings

As an unsecured creditor, you are often placed in a difficult position when it comes to debtors who cannot afford to pay their bills. You can seek judgment, but you are often taken in line with other unsecured creditors who do not expect to receive on their debts as...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Bryant Estate v Stuart, 2021 SKCA 54

A recent case from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal clarifies that a beneficiary who seeks an estate accounting is not required to show possible wrongdoing by the trustee before an accounting can be ordered. Background: The late Franklin Bryant was a beneficiary under...

ADR Options in Estate Disputes

ADR Process Options for Resolving Disputes in Estate Related Matters Estate disputes can sometimes become difficult and challenging, particularly when the dispute is among family members. There may be a disagreement among appointed executors as to how an estate should...

Estate Litigation Update: Munro v James, 2020 BCSC 1348

A 2020 decision from the British Columbia Supreme Court makes clear that an agreement to leave a gift in one’s will, is a binding agreement. As such, if one breaches that agreement, the person can be held liable even during their life.

RICS and CIArb 2021 Construction Dispute Symposium Series

Join Robertson Stromberg Partner Misty S. Alexandre on Tuesday, May 25, for the RICS and CIArb 2021 Construction Dispute Symposium series.This Symposium series will explore recent trends and emerging approaches to dispute resolution in the construction industry....

What You Need to Know About New Assisted Reproduction Laws

The Children’s Law Act, 2020 has recently come into place in Saskatchewan. This has updated the laws relating to decision-making and parenting time of children. However, this article focuses on the changes made to assisted reproduction in Saskatchewan. The new...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Nelson v Wagner, 2021 SKQB

A very useful lesson comes in the recent Saskatchewan decision in Nelson v Wagner. The decision offers guidance on when a court will override claims of solicitor-client privilege, and disclose the file of the solicitor who dealt with a testator. In Nelson, the...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: McStay v Berta Estate, 2021 SKCA 51

A recent case from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, reminds us that a Chambers judge cannot decide conflicting evidence on the basis of affidavits. Rather, any weighing of credibility must wait for the later trial. The case in McStay arose out of a will...

Secured Lending in Aircraft Objects – Framework Overview of the International Registry of Mobile Assets

Lenders or creditors taking security in assets relating to Aircrafts Objects need to understand the framework of the International Registry of Mobile Assets (the “Registry”). Read the brief outline of this framework and the security a lender may expect to receive in Aircraft Objects.

The potential dangers of adding children as joint tenants

Many people like to add the name of a child, or children, to their home. The hope is to avoid probate fees on the death of the parent, and have the asset go directly to the children. However, before you make this decision, be aware of the following potential danger:...

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Thursday, May 5
1:00 – 4:30 p.m. (ET)
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Rebutting the Presumption of Resulting Trust – A Refresher

Enforceability of Parenting Agreements by the Court and Police

The Limitations of Bankruptcy Proceedings

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Bryant Estate v Stuart, 2021 SKCA 54

ADR Options in Estate Disputes

Estate Litigation Update: Munro v James, 2020 BCSC 1348

RICS and CIArb 2021 Construction Dispute Symposium Series

What You Need to Know About New Assisted Reproduction Laws

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Nelson v Wagner, 2021 SKQB

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: McStay v Berta Estate, 2021 SKCA 51

Secured Lending in Aircraft Objects – Framework Overview of the International Registry of Mobile Assets

The potential dangers of adding children as joint tenants

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