Program Chairs:
Clare E. Burns,
WeirFoulds LLP
Justin W. de Vries,
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP
This virtual workshop* is your chance to practice and refine your estates motion advocacy skills in a supportive environment. You will get practical, individualized feedback from our trained faculty, and you will also learn from your peers as you work through the interactive exercises in small groups. This program requires preparation based on a mock case file, which will be provided to you in advance of the program.
Please note that this program is only open to participants of our January 21
Conduct of the Estates Motion Plenary Program. Please also note that this program requires preparation based on a mock case file, which will be provided to you in advance of the program. Registration for this program closes January 10, 2021.
Here's a sneak peek of our fact scenario:
Reclusive best-selling mystery writer Norval Thrombey was found murdered at his Port Ticonderoga mansion on the eve of his 85th birthday party. The weapon was a fork from his extensive antique fork collection. Norval was widowed and was survived by his two children: Laura and Wayland, both of whom attended his birthday party. His body was discovered by his live-in nurse, Marta Cuchara. Despite Laura and Wayland having a clear motive to murder Norval, suspicion quickly turned to Marta after Norval's will was discovered. Made one week before the murder, Norval's signed will left everything to Marta and named her trustee and executor. Laura and Wayland immediately commence a court application to set aside the will on the grounds of lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence. They also bring a motion for directions, seeking that an estate trustee during litigation (ETDL) be appointed and that Wayland be put in charge of managing the family publishing business. Marta intends to oppose Laura and Wayland's requests.
Join us for this program to delve deeper into this mystery and hone your advocacy skills while you’re at it!
*Due to current concerns with COVID-19, this program will be broadcast online only.
Pricing:
Plenary + Workshop
Members: $399.00 + Tax
Non-Members: $599.00 + Tax
Plenary Only
Members: $255.00 + Tax
Non-Members: $355.00 + Tax
Join us today.
Eligible CPD Hours:
Plenary + Workshop: This program contains 2 hours and 30 minutes of Professionalism content, and 3 hours and 30 minutes of Substantive content.
Plenary Only: This program contains 1 hour and 15 minutes of Professionalism content, and 1 hour and 45 minutes of Substantive content.
Please review the system requirements to view a Zoom webinar here.
This organization has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario.
For information on CPD requirements and accreditation across Canada,
please click here.