This comprehensive session will explore key developments and complex issues shaping modern estate law, including:
          • The intersection of estate matters with family law
          • Upcoming amendments to the Wills Act and related estate legislation
          • Cross-jurisdictional issues in estate matters
          • Capacity considerations
          • Enduring powers of attorney
          • Estate litigation
This program is designed for practitioners seeking practical insight, legislative updates, and strategic guidance in managing increasingly complex estate files. Whether your practice involves planning, administration, or litigation, this session will provide valuable takeaways to enhance your expertise and better serve your clients.

CO-CHAIRS

Jodi Lee-White, Wills for the UnWilling
Monica L. Barley, Actus Law Droit
Ian Girard, Girard Bell Law Droit
Emily Wooder MacLeod, Carleton Law Group 

SPEAKERS

Hon. Justice William Grant, Court of King’s Bench of NB
Hon. Justice Marilène Pilote, Court of King’s Bench of NB
Christian Whalen, New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission
Frederick A. Welsford, K.C., Gorman Nason
Jonathan Hooper, TEP, Tupman & Bloom
Juliette Cormier, Bingham Law
Kimberly A. Whaley, Whaley Estate Litigation Partners
Patrick Windle, Legislative Affairs Branch of Justice and Public Safety
Scott D. Belliveau, Connors Stilwell 

DOCUMENTS

All session materials will be available on the PD website (www.cbapd.org) 24 hours before the webcast. To access them, please log in to the website, navigate to "My Programs," locate the session title, and click on the "Papers" tab.

CANCELLATION POLICY

A 20% administrative fee will apply to cancellations received in writing by the CBA Branch office up to three (3) business days before the program. After that, no refunds will be issued, but materials and recordings (if available) will be provided. You may substitute another person in your place if you are unable to attend. ABC-NB-CBA reserves the right to cancel sessions due to low registration. 

CPD

This session may be eligible for up to 6.5 hours of mandatory continuing professional development.