Joint Wills and Estates Program: POAs, HCDs and Committeeships

May 9, 2024    |    9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.   |   Law Society Classroom or Webinar

 

6.5 CPD Hours / 1 EPPM Hour
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Jointly presented by The Law Society of Manitoba and
The Manitoba Bar Association, Wills, Estates and Trusts Section

With an aging population living longer than ever, it is important to discuss legal tools for incapacity planning with your client as part of their overall estate plan. This course is designed for lawyers new to the practice of wills and estates, as well as those looking to brush up on basic concepts.

Experienced faculty will guide you through fundamental topics including:
 

  • Capacity and Competence Primer
  • Overview of the Public Guardian and Trustee
  • The Adults Living with an Intellectual Disability Act
  • The Infants’ Estates Act
  • Committeeships under The Mental Health Act
  • Health Care Directives
  • Powers of Attorney
Presenters Include:
Alexander Bainov, Contrast Law
Jennifer Bisch, Tradition Law LLP
Solange Buissé, Taylor McCaffrey LLP
Caroline Kiva, Fillmore Riley LLP
John Delaney, Tradition Law LLP
Nicole Hamilton, Pitblado Law
Ken Mandzuik, KC, Tradition Law LLP
John Poyser, Tradition Law LLP
Ian Scarth, MLT Aikins LLP
Jana Taylor, Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba
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