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 presentation explores common estate litigation matters, with topics including:

• An introduction to various contentious estate matters, including Formal Proof of Will, Family Maintenance and Support Claims, and Advice and Direction applications
• An overview of the various acts, regulation, and pertinent sections in common contentious estate matters, with a focus on process, deadlines and service
• Tips and Traps for effective case management in contentious estate matters

This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on March 4, 2025. Total running time is 54 minutes.