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Avoiding the Most Litigated Wills & Estates Issues:

A Litigator’s Perspective

with David Hunter

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Learning Options:

Live webinar with chat*
includes 60 day replay
9:00 am – 10:30 am (Pacific)
10:00 am – 11:30 am (Mountain)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Central)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Atlantic)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Newfoundland)

*This program features real-time audio and video of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A. SK attendees please verify whether you align with Central (MB) or Mountain (AB) time based on season and location.

Registration Fee:

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$140.00 + HST

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$165.00 + HST

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CPD Credit Hours:

Credit Hours

CPD Hours (live presentation*)

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Who Should Attend

This program will appeal to wills and estates practitioners. Lawyers practicing in the area of estate litigation may also find the presentation of interest.

About the Program

Wills and estates practitioners – as well as other professionals involved in the estate planning process – can take many different steps throughout the planning process to limit the likelihood of a successful challenge to an estate plan and/or a testamentary document. While litigation cannot be completely avoided, the risks inherent in estate planning transactions can be significantly reduced by taking some relatively simple steps at the front end. In this webinar, experienced estates litigator David Hunter will discuss three of the most litigated issues in estate litigation - testamentary capacity, undue influence, and gifts by right of survivorship. Drawing on recent cases and examples from his own practice, David will offer important insights on the broad duty placed on solicitors in the estate planning process, and the importance of taking accurate and complete notes and properly documenting a will maker’s intentions. By the end of the program, you’ll have a better understanding of key principles and practices that, properly followed, will help avoid pitfalls in the planning and drafting process and save a significant amount of time, energy, and expense for everyone involved. Register early to avoid disappointment!

Meet Your Presenter

David Hunter

David Hunter is a partner and Co-Chair of the Estate and Trust Litigation department at Hamilton Duncan in Surrey, B.C. David has a civil litigation practice with a primary focus on estate and trust litigation. He represents executors, trustees, attorneys, beneficiaries, and other individuals in all levels of court in British Columbia. David has experience in a variety of estate and trust-related disputes, including undue influence and capacity claims, construction and variation of wills and trusts, determination of spousal status, and contentious matters of estate and trust administration. He also advises executors and trustees in the administration of estates and trusts, as well as clients concerned about elder financial abuse. Prior to his call to the bar, David served as a law clerk for six judges of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. David has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Trusts and Estates since 2020 and is a frequent speaker and writer on estate and trust litigation related topics.

Schedule (Eastern)

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Welcome and Introduction

Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence

  • Testamentary Capacity
  • Undue Influence
  • Failing to Meet the Solicitor’s Duty
  • Tips for Avoiding Challenges

Gifts by Joint Title and Right of Survivorship

Concluding Remarks

Program Wrap-up and Evaluation

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Registration Fees

All costs are in Canadian dollars before taxes.

HST/GST: 848208492

Until January 24, 2025

Avoiding the Most Litigated Wills & Estates Issues: A Litigator’s Perspective with David Hunter, Thursday, February 13, 2025
$140.00

After January 24, 2025

Avoiding the Most Litigated Wills & Estates Issues: A Litigator’s Perspective with David Hunter, Thursday, February 13, 2025
$165.00

Groups Save!

Register 3+ attendees and save up to 25%. See our group discounts here. Contact jennifer@seminarpartners.ca.

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