Firm News
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
Six-Minute Estate Lawyer 2015
Justin will be speaking at the Six-Minute Estate Lawyer on May 4, 2015. Justin is a long-time participant in this well-attended event. This year he will be discussing capacity assessments. To view the full schedule of speakers or sign-up, click here.
Justin speaking at STEP Canada
Justin will be a co-presenter at the STEP conference “The Transfer of Wealth Including the Family Cottage.” Justin’s presentation will focus on litigation surrounding the family cottage. The conference takes place April 15, 2015 from 3-5 pm. You can visit the STEP Canada website here.
Justin to Present in February 2015
Justin will be speaking at the OBA seminar “No Bones About It: Critical Issues and Essential Updates in Trusts and Estates Law” on February 4, 2015. Justin’s topic is “Emerging Issues in Capacity.” Sarah Mason-Case of the Law Commission of Ontario will be presenting with him. For more details on the program, or to sign…read more
Estates & Trusts Summit Presentation
Justin W. de Vries presented at day one of the 2014 Estates & Trusts Summit held in Toronto November 3, 2014. His topic was fraudulent breaches of trust and recovering stolen trust property. You can read his full paper, “Knowing Receipt of Fraudulent Funds & Knowing Assistance in Breach of Trust,” here.
Angela and Justin Co-Author Passing of Accounts Chapter
Angela Casey and Justin de Vries have authored a chapter in the 2013-2014 edition of Key Developments in Estates and Trusts Law in Ontario. Their chapter provides an overview and analysis of the latest cases and issues relating to a passing of accounts. The book, now in its fifth edition, has become a trusted reference…read more
Justin de Vries to Present at Estates and Trusts Summit
Justin de Vries will be presenting at this year’s Estates and Trusts Summit. The annual event is taking place on Monday, November 3, 2014. Justin will be speaking about fraud and the receipt of fraudulent funds in the context of estates and trusts.
Justin de Vries to Present at Osgoode Hall
On September 24, 2014, Justin de Vries will be a speaker at Osgoode Hall’s Continuing Legal Education program “Managing, Mediating and Litigating Estate Disputes.” Justin will be presenting a segment entitled “Pleadings and Motions In Superior Court: From Documentation to Argument.” Justin was a well-received speaker at the Estate Disputes program in 2013 and is…read more