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Family Dynamics in Estate Litigation: Managing and Avoiding Conflicts, Expectations and Perceived Entitlements

Estate Litigation Series 2024
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Overview

Understanding and mitigating the impact of family dynamics on estate litigation, such as those which can arise in blended families, with second marriages and in other family relationships is key to an effective estates practice. Understanding, anticipating and mitigating these reactions is crucial for all parties involved, whether they are the testator, executor, beneficiary, or plaintiff/claimant.

In Canada, nearly 12% of families with children are blended, where some or all of the children are from previous relationships, and over 25% of marriages are second marriages. This session will explore the common challenges estate litigators face when dealing with family members and claimants who are motivated by the dynamics that can arise in these scenarios. The presenters will discuss proactive measures to avoid or minimize the risk of litigation and offer insights into resolving conflicts effectively.

Join Alex, Yoni, and Vivian on September 24th as they delve into these issues in depth and answer your questions about navigating family dynamics in estate litigation.

Agenda

  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET Webinar and Q&A
    • 9:00 am - 10:00 am PT
    • 10:00 am - 11:00 am MT

Cost

This webinar is complimentary

Materials and Webinar Recording: If you are unable to attend the webinar but wish to receive the materials and webinar recording after, please click the "Materials and Webinar Recording" option at bottom of this page.

1Hours Available Via Webinar
This program is eligible for up to 1 hour of Substantive content with the Law Society of Ontario.

This program contains 1 hour of accredited content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “Family Dynamics in Estate Litigation: Managing and Avoiding Conflicts, Expectations and Perceived Entitlements - September 2024”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.

A confirmation of participation will be sent to you for your continuing education hours with the Barreau du Québec.

For CPD/CLE in other jurisdictions, please contact your local Law Society.

Event contact

Andrea Tulloch Marketing Events Manager +1 416 868 3329

Speakers

  • Alex Kotkas, Partner | Commercial Litigation, Calgary, AB, +1 403 261 5358, akotkas@fasken.com
  • Jonathan (Yoni) Feingold, Partner | Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 7461, yfeingold@fasken.com
  • Vivian Ho, Associate | Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 4989, vho@fasken.com

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