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62589.01As a lawyer in Alberta, it is important to know the implications of intestacy and how the law will apply in different scenarios. There are also practical and procedural considerations that must be accounted for if you are advising clients on intestacy matters. This paper explores the governing law, before discussing the three main ways that intestacy can arise, how the relevant law applies in those scenarios, as well as practical and procedural considerations for any lawyer that is advising on intestate estate matters. These materials were presented at LESA’s Intestate Estates: What Every Lawyer Should Know webinar on Juen 9, 2026.
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62590.01These materials provide initial resources for both emerging and certain longstanding issues in estate disputes. The summaries touch on issues with accessing a deceased individual’s digital assets and accounts, a surviving partner’s claim against estates, transfers and gifts by the deceased, and the increasing use of artificial intelligence by parties and lawyers in litigation. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Estate Disputes program in Edmonton on June 4, 2026.
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62590.02When preparing an estate plan, it is important to carefully consider how assets are structured, that one’s estate planning documents are up to date, easy to locate and were created without any uncertainty. This paper explores the common types of estate litigation disputes including will challenges; personal representative’s conduct and disclosure; support and maintenance claims; joint assets and resulting trusts; and enforceability of domestic contracts. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Estate Disputes program in Edmonton on June 4, 2026.
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OC-62612From first meeting to final signature, do you have a clear approach for managing estate planning files? Designed for junior lawyers and students, this presentation offers practical guidance on streamlining the estate planning process while protecting your client at every stage. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on June 29, 2026. Total running time is 1 hour, 14 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62587.01When beneficiaries cannot be located, estate administration becomes significantly more complex. This paper explores the tools needed to navigate these challenges effectively, with topics including identifying beneficiaries, managing missing beneficiaries, special considerations for indigenous estates, and drafting wills. These materials were presented at LESA’s Managing Estates with Missing Beneficiaries webinar on May 27, 2026.
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092.043.00The Alberta Wills and Estates Practice Manual is a comprehensive resource for any wills and estates practitioner. This two-part manual contains essential information and practical tips on estate planning and administration, including surrogate forms and procedures. Whether you are drafting a will or probating one, this manual is a go-to resource.
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OC-62590-7Personal License $95.00This panel discussion explores various scenarios that may give rise to ethical and/or professional responsibility concerns in estate disputes. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Estate Disputes on June 4, 2026. Total running time is 29 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62590-6This presentation explores practical and procedural considerations in estate litigation, with topics including commencing estate litigation, managing client expectations, communicating with opposing counsel, and fees and costs. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Estate Disputes on June 4, 2026. Total running time is 49 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62590-5In this presentation, a Court of King’s Bench Justice discusses what kinds of estate matters should be dealt with in which forum (i.e. civil chambers, Specials, Surrogate Case Conferences). This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Estate Disputes on June 4, 2026. Total running time is 39 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62590-4This presentation examines legislation relevant to estate disputes in order to provide a better understanding of the key statutes, regulations and rules. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Estate Disputes on June 4, 2026. Total running time is 56 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62590-3This presentation explores how to effectively utilize interest based mediation to resolve estate claims. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Estate Disputes on June 4, 2026. Total running time is 44 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62590-2When preparing an estate plan, it is important to carefully consider how assets are structured, that one’s estate planning documents are up to date, easy to locate and were created without any uncertainty. This presentation explores the common types of estate litigation disputes including will challenges, personal representative’s conduct and disclosure, support and maintenance claims, joint assets and resulting trusts, and enforceability of domestic contracts. This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Estate Disputes on June 4, 2026. Total running time is 48 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
