Fresh Kick at the Reform Cat:” Familial Relationships in the Succession Law Reform Act October 08, 2024 The CBA Wills, Estates and Trusts Section is pleased to announce Mikayla Castagna as the winner of the 2024 Wills, Estates and Trusts Section Essay Contest, for her paper entitled "Fresh Kick at the Reform Cat:” Familial Relationships in the Succession Law Reform Act".
Succession Planning for Family Farms January 10, 2024 The CBA Wills, Estates and Trusts Section is pleased to announce Jessica Izard as the winner of the Wills, Estates and Trusts Section Essay Contest, for her paper entitled "Succession Planning for Family Farms".
Succession Law: Tables of National Concordance Introduction and List of Questions December 23, 2023 These tables have been prepared by the Wills, Estates and Trusts Section of the Canadian Bar Association. They are intended for use by CBA members in working with the varying laws across Canada relating to estate and trust planning and administration.
Annual Report 2022-23 August 31, 2023 The Canadian Bar Association Annual Report shares the association’s highlights of 2022-2023. Learn what the CBA did throughout the past year to uphold its commitments to the legal community in Canada and around the world.
Subsequent Spouses, Testamentary Dispositions, and Undue Influence September 22, 2022 The CBA Wills, Estates and Trusts Section is pleased to announce Rebecca Xie as the winner of the Wills, Estates and Trusts Section Essay Contest, for her paper entitled "Subsequent Spouses, Testamentary Dispositions, and Undue Influence".
COVID-19: Laws and Practices for Wills, Estates and Trusts October 21, 2021 NOTE: The information below was collected by members of the Executive of the Wills, Estates and Trusts Section of the Canadian Bar Association to assist other members of its national Section during the COVID 19 pandemic. While Executive members have attempted to ensure the accuracy and currency of this information, we cannot guarantee either. Please double check the current state of the laws in your region before relying on the information below.
“Living Well, Planning Well” Toolkit October 07, 2021 The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association is sharing their “Living Well, Planning Well” legal toolkit resource with CBA members.
No Turning Back: CBA Task Force Report on Justice Issues Arising from COVID-19 February 17, 2021 The Canadian Bar Association launched its Task Force on Justice Issues Arising from COVID-19 – with thought leaders from across Canada’s federal justice system – to assess the immediate and evolving issues for the delivery of legal services resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reaching Equal Justice: Advocacy Guide October 23, 2020 This guide is designed to empower CBA members to effectively advocate for greater access to justice.