Firm News
Justin as Guest Lecturer at Osgoode Law School
On March 31, 2016, Justin will be a guest lecturer at Osgoode law school. He has been invited to speak to the students taking an estates law class about estate litigation.
Justin to Speak at STEP Canada National Conference
Justin has been invited to participate in a panel discussion on the role and duties of an estate trustee during litigation at STEP Canada’s National conference on June 9, 2016.
Justin in the News
Justin’s presentation on “The Power to Choose: Physician-Assisted Death” was reported in the Oakville Beaver. Peter Watson’s article, “Pending physician-assisted death legislation may change estate planning” also provides an overview of estate planning. You can read the full article, which appeared in the Dec. 10, 2015 edition of the paper, here.
Lawyers Feed the Hungry
On November 4, 2015, the entire team at de VRIES LITIGATION LLP volunteered with Toronto Lawyers Feed the Hungry where we helped serve over 360 meals.
Jacob Kaufman Guest on Legal Talk Show
On November 17, 2015, Jacob Kaufman was a guest on “Heirs + Omissions,” a Cable 14 Hamilton legal talk show. Jacob and host Adam Capelli discussed a wide breadth of estate litigation matters. Subscribers of Rogers or Cogeco can view the video here.
Justin Speaking at Peter Watson Investment
Justin will be the featured speaker at Peter Watson Investments’ Lunch, Learn & Enjoy series on December 1, 2015 in Oakville. Justin’s topic is: “How We Die: Physician Assisted Death and What the Future Holds.”
In the News
Justin recently appeared before the Ontario Court of Appeal on a will challenge. Read the Sun article which discusses the appeal and Justin’s submissions here.
Cottage Succession Planning
Cottage succession and planning is always a hot topic. Today, Justin will presenting on this issue for CIBC advisors.
Trusts and Estates Conference
Angela and Justin are presenters at the CBA Will, Estate and Trust Fundamentals for Estate Practitioners. This is an intensive 4-day program intended to expand and enhance the practice skills of lawyers in estates and trusts law. You can register for the program or view the full program agenda here.
OBA Award of Excellence
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP would like to congratulate Liza Sheard on receiving this year’s OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates law. Ms. Sheard will be presented her award on June 3, 2015, at a dinner reception in Toronto. http://www.oba.org/About-US/Awards/Section-Awards/OBA-Award-of-Excellence-in-Trusts-and-Estates-Law