CBA FALL LAW SERIES 2021

Use of Reproductive Material after Death and Estate Planning Considerations (Recording)

Presented by the CBA Wills, Estates and Trusts Section

Monday September 27, 2021 | 12:00 pm-1:30 pm ET

 
This session will address the use of reproductive material after death and estate planning considerations. The federal Assisted Human Reproduction Act legislation stipulates consent requirements, making this an issue of national scope.

A December 2020 BC Court of Appeal decision put into question what kind of consent, including consent provided by individuals in their wills, is needed for their spouse to use their reproductive material after their death. The case also offers important commentary on whether reproductive material can be considered property, which was presumed until this decision. This program will ensure you can properly advise your client on how to give consent in their will to fulfill their intentions regarding the use of their reproductive material.

Speakers

Robynne Kazina, Taylor McCaffrey LLP
Jasmeet Wahid, Kahn Zack Ehrlich Lithwick LLP
Eleanor Carlson, Carbert Waite LLP
Ellen Embury, Carbert Waite LLP

Moderator

Solange Buissé, Taylor McCaffrey LLP