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About this course

  • $39.00
  • 1 CPD hour
  • June 8, 2021

Course Description

Family disputes over wills have become increasingly common, and with the aging population comes complex issues pertaining to estates. Some of the topics we will cover include:
  1. Ways in which to challenge a Will;
  2. Dependant’s relief claims under the Succession Law Reform Act; and
  3. Ways to recognize and challenge elder abuse.

Instructor(s)

Barbara Green

Barbara is an experienced Estates Litigator and she has acted on a number of high profile and important cases. She has also acted as an estate trustee during litigation. For more than a decade, she has routinely dealt with: Will challenges and defence; allegations of abuse of Powers of Attorney (POA); allegations of elder abuse; beneficiaries’ entitlements under a Will; dependant support and relief claims; guardianship applications; executor’s obligations; the passing of accounts; and unjust enrichment claims.

Barbara is a HAPPEN-approved personal service provider of legal services to HAPPEN's members. A certified adult education instructor, Barbara enjoys teaching seminars on the fundamentals Estates Litigation.

The common thread in Barbara’s Estates Litigation practice and her Employment Law practice is her understanding that these cases are laden with strong emotional undercurrents. Her counsel to clients during such stressful times is measured and wise.

When it comes to representing employees and employers, as well as corporations and institutions, Barbara looks at a situation from various perspectives and skillfully find practical resolutions, frequently through mediation and negotiation.

Barbara is a strong and natural communicator—skills she uses to the benefit of her clients. At the same time, her clients appreciate her ability to obtain excellent results in a cost-conscious manner. Outgoing and personable, she helps them feel comfortable by taking the time to explain the legal process and outline their options. Wherever possible, she encourages and facilitates early resolutions.