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LESA Library
Did you know that the LESA Library contains the electronic version of the Alberta Wills and Estates Practice Manual as well as hundreds of papers from past programs? Click below for details and subscription options.
Resources
Browse our resources, including the Alberta Wills and Estates Practice Manual, Alberta Surrogate Forms, papers, and on-demand programs on topics such as estate administration, drafting, surrogate forms, estate accounting, trusts, tax issues, and more.
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Legal Tech Essentials in a 60-minute Webinar
February 25, 2025
For lawyers looking to optimize their practice with the right technology, this webinar distills a breadth of practical tips and advice into one 60-minute lunch hour webinar. And the added benefit? Registration includes access to the recording so you can pause, replay, or catch up on missed content as it’s ...
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Bite-Sized CLE for Your Winter Lunch Breaks
January 15, 2025
With client meetings, court appearances, and long to-do lists, we know that it can sometimes be challenging to commit to a full-day CLE program. As you’re thinking about your new year’s goals and the various points on your continuing professional development plan, LESA is here to help with legal resources ...
Read More
New Program | Effective Legal Support: Contentious Estate Matters
January 13, 2025
Legal assistants and paralegals play an integral role in wills and estates practices. A well-managed estates practice is an area of law where legal support staff can have a significant impact and be the main source of contact with the lawyer’s clients. This webinar will explore common estate litigation matters, ...
Read More
Sponsor a LESA Program
December 17, 2024
Webinar and Single-Day Program Sponsorship Announcing new sponsorship opportunities at LESA! Law firms, companies, or organizations can now request sponsorship of a LESA webinar or single-day program with a quick click of a mouse. We are proud to serve the spectrum of Alberta’s legal professionals and provide top-notch continuing legal ...
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Fun Things to do in Victoria | LESA’s Refresher 2025
March 20, 2025
LESA’s Refresher 2025: Wills and Estates takes place in beautiful Victoria, BC this year from April 10-12. With the conference nearing, we thought we’d highlight some fun activities to do while in Victoria this spring. Plus, as an attendee of LESA’s Refresher conference, you are eligible for VIP Program discounts at ...
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Why Join LESA’s Refresher 2025: Wills and Estates
March 10, 2025
Join us in Victoria, BC for a multi-day networking and learning event for wills and estates practitioners. LESA Refresher Details Find conference details below, with more information on topics and faculty on the registration page. Date: April 10-12, 2025 Location: Victoria Conference Centre Price: $1,645 How to Register Click here ...
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Have You Seen? Effective Legal Support: Non-Contentious Estate Matters
March 7, 2025
Estate matters may be ‘non-contentious,’ but navigating them efficiently requires precision and expertise. This webinar will equip legal support staff with the essential knowledge and practical skills to streamline estate administration and avoid common pitfalls, with topics including: The role of legal support staff An overview of surrogate forms for ...
Read More
New Program | Costs
February 25, 2025
Join Hon. Robert Graesser KC on May 6 for this full day program. At times lawyers may not consider costs until the Court invites them to speak to the issue. This program will explore the law of costs in Alberta, including the post-McCallister landscape; consider strategic approaches to costs; and examine ...
Read More
Legal Tech Essentials in a 60-minute Webinar
February 25, 2025
For lawyers looking to optimize their practice with the right technology, this webinar distills a breadth of practical tips and advice into one 60-minute lunch hour webinar. And the added benefit? Registration includes access to the recording so you can pause, replay, or catch up on missed content as it’s ...
Read More
Bite-Sized CLE for Your Winter Lunch Breaks
January 15, 2025
With client meetings, court appearances, and long to-do lists, we know that it can sometimes be challenging to commit to a full-day CLE program. As you’re thinking about your new year’s goals and the various points on your continuing professional development plan, LESA is here to help with legal resources ...
Read More
New Program | Effective Legal Support: Contentious Estate Matters
January 13, 2025
Legal assistants and paralegals play an integral role in wills and estates practices. A well-managed estates practice is an area of law where legal support staff can have a significant impact and be the main source of contact with the lawyer’s clients. This webinar will explore common estate litigation matters, ...
Read More
Sponsor a LESA Program
December 17, 2024
Webinar and Single-Day Program Sponsorship Announcing new sponsorship opportunities at LESA! Law firms, companies, or organizations can now request sponsorship of a LESA webinar or single-day program with a quick click of a mouse. We are proud to serve the spectrum of Alberta’s legal professionals and provide top-notch continuing legal ...
Read More
Fun Things to do in Victoria | LESA’s Refresher 2025
March 20, 2025
LESA’s Refresher 2025: Wills and Estates takes place in beautiful Victoria, BC this year from April 10-12. With the conference nearing, we thought we’d highlight some fun activities to do while in Victoria this spring. Plus, as an attendee of LESA’s Refresher conference, you are eligible for VIP Program discounts at ...
Read More
Why Join LESA’s Refresher 2025: Wills and Estates
March 10, 2025
Join us in Victoria, BC for a multi-day networking and learning event for wills and estates practitioners. LESA Refresher Details Find conference details below, with more information on topics and faculty on the registration page. Date: April 10-12, 2025 Location: Victoria Conference Centre Price: $1,645 How to Register Click here ...
Read More
Have You Seen? Effective Legal Support: Non-Contentious Estate Matters
March 7, 2025
Estate matters may be ‘non-contentious,’ but navigating them efficiently requires precision and expertise. This webinar will equip legal support staff with the essential knowledge and practical skills to streamline estate administration and avoid common pitfalls, with topics including: The role of legal support staff An overview of surrogate forms for ...
Read More
New Program | Costs
February 25, 2025
Join Hon. Robert Graesser KC on May 6 for this full day program. At times lawyers may not consider costs until the Court invites them to speak to the issue. This program will explore the law of costs in Alberta, including the post-McCallister landscape; consider strategic approaches to costs; and examine ...
Read More
Legal Tech Essentials in a 60-minute Webinar
February 25, 2025
For lawyers looking to optimize their practice with the right technology, this webinar distills a breadth of practical tips and advice into one 60-minute lunch hour webinar. And the added benefit? Registration includes access to the recording so you can pause, replay, or catch up on missed content as it’s ...
Read More
Bite-Sized CLE for Your Winter Lunch Breaks
January 15, 2025
With client meetings, court appearances, and long to-do lists, we know that it can sometimes be challenging to commit to a full-day CLE program. As you’re thinking about your new year’s goals and the various points on your continuing professional development plan, LESA is here to help with legal resources ...
Read More
New Program | Effective Legal Support: Contentious Estate Matters
January 13, 2025
Legal assistants and paralegals play an integral role in wills and estates practices. A well-managed estates practice is an area of law where legal support staff can have a significant impact and be the main source of contact with the lawyer’s clients. This webinar will explore common estate litigation matters, ...
Read More
Sponsor a LESA Program
December 17, 2024
Webinar and Single-Day Program Sponsorship Announcing new sponsorship opportunities at LESA! Law firms, companies, or organizations can now request sponsorship of a LESA webinar or single-day program with a quick click of a mouse. We are proud to serve the spectrum of Alberta’s legal professionals and provide top-notch continuing legal ...
Read More