There are several interesting OBA continuing legal education (CLE) events in the Trusts & Estates Section in the next two weeks.
One is a luncheon program on March 25, 2008 commencing at noon addressing the topic of Power of Attorney Fraud. This program promises to discuss this escalating problem, some recent developments in criminal fraud proceedings, and how careful and creative planning with respect to Power of Attorney documents can help avoid family conflicts as well as costly and senseless litigation.
The speakers and panel slated include several lawyers, a forensic accountant and a detective from the Hamilton Police Service, Crimes Against Seniors Unit.
The other event is a half day program on April 2, 2008 commencing at 9:00 a.m. This program looks at the latest trends which counsel are seeing in the areas of estate planning, administration, litigation, and passing of accounts as well as trust and charity law.
Topics include: The Future of Mediation: Thinking Outside the Box, The Liability of the Passive Estate Trustee – The Hidden Danger, The Limits and Limitations to a Beneficiary’s Recourse Before and After a Judgment Passing Accounts, Developments in Estate Planning, Guardianships and Settlements of Personal Injury Litigation, View from the Bench and Emerging Trends Outside Toronto.
The Chairs of this program are Justin de Vries and Eric Hoffstein.
Both programs are being held at the OBA Conference Centre, 20 Toronto Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto. Information on each program can be found on the OBA’s website www.oba.org/.
Have a great day.
Craig.