CBA Elder Law Section

Join the CBA and OBA Elder Law Sections on April 3rd for a networking evening for law students and members of the bar interested in elder law! Network with elder law practitioners and learn what elder law is over food and drink. Registration is complimentary. 📍 OBA Conference Centre, Toronto https://lnkd.in/dNp8r-VP

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Joignez-vous à notre cheffe du département de planification testamentaire et successorale Anna Kamateros, TEP, qui tiendra une conférence pour CBA Elder Law Section, le 26 novembre 2024. Accompagnée de Pierre Deschamps, ils aborderont le sujet crucial des "Nouveaux horizons pour l’aide médicale à mourir : demandes anticipées au Québec", en mettant l'accent sur la législation récente en matière de demande anticipée d’aide médicale à mourir et ses implications en droit des aînés, droit de la santé et planification successorale. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant pour participer à cette session virtuelle : https://lnkd.in/ege5uKMa *** Join our Department Head, Wills, Estates & Planning, Anna Kamateros, TEP, as she delivers a presentation for the CBA Elder Law Section on November 26, 2024. Alongside Pierre Deschamps, they will discuss the important topic of "Nouveaux horizons pour l’aide médicale à mourir : demandes anticipées au Québec," focusing on recent legislation regarding advance requests for medical assistance in dying and its implications for elder law, health law, and estate planning. Sign up now to attend this virtual session: https://lnkd.in/ege5uKMa

🚨 Deadline to Register: TOMORROW! 🚨 Are you a lawyer, judge, articling student, or law student looking to better understand the complexities of working with older clients in criminal matters? This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss presented by the Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch. Join Kelly MELNYK, Marie Ong, and Phil Riddell, KC for an in-depth discussion on: 🔹 Navigating the challenges older adults face at every stage of a criminal matter 🔹 Best practices for supporting vulnerable victims and witnesses 🔹 Effective strategies and sentencing considerations for defense lawyers Whether you’re new to working with older clients or looking to gain insight, this session is designed to help you navigate these complexities with confidence. ⏰ Sign up by TOMORROW to reserve your spot by following this link: https://lnkd.in/gS5P5HZA #LegalProfession #OlderAdults #CriminalLaw #LegalEducation #DefenseLawyers #ContinuingEducation #BritishColumbia #CBA

Key Takeaways from Elder Law Day 2024 🚀 On Thursday, June 20, 2024, the Ontario Bar Association’s Elder Law Section hosted an insightful Elder Law Day. Key highlights included: 🔑 Dispute Resolution & Collaborative Law 🤝 Working with Other Professionals 📈 Emerging Trends in Elder Law ⚖️ Case Law Update 👵 Serving the Baby Boomer Generation For more insight on these topics, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eexa8krv #ElderLaw #CollaborativeLaw #SeniorCare #LegalTrends #ElderLawDay2024 #OntarioBarAssociation

This Remembrance Day, we remember and commemorate all who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and those who continue to serve around the world. #LestWeForget #CanadaRemembers -- À l'occasion du jour du Souvenir, nous nous souvenons et nous rendons hommage à ceux et celles qui ont fait le sacrifice ultime pour leur pays ainsi que ceux et celles qui continuent de servir autour du monde. #LeCanadaSeSouvient

“This initiative not only emphasizes our members’ commitment to public service, but also showcases the expert knowledge they offer to help individuals navigate this important aspect of their lives.” https://lnkd.in/gHd-n-gS #OBAMakeAWill

We are delighted to announce that the CBA Civil Litigation Law Online Symposium is returning this fall! Join us online on October 25 and immerse yourself in a day of groundbreaking discussions and unparalleled insights. We will cover essential topics such as: ✅ Applying proprietary estoppel across the country and practice areas ✅ Engaging experts in civil litigation ✅ Key civil litigation cases across Canada Register now to secure your spot! https://bit.ly/4fqNtAC

📢 EVENT RECAP: Power of Attorney Across Canada Online Symposium NOW Available 📢 On October 1, 2024, the CBA Elder Law Section, CBA Pensions and Benefits Law Section, and CBA Wills, Estates & Trusts Section held an insightful live session with over 100 participants on current issues arising from Powers of Attorney. The session explored: • Interprovincial drafting differences • Quebec’s Civil Code • Using Powers of Attorney with investments • Litigation issues surrounding enforcement • Best practices for advising appointed Powers of Attorney If you missed the event, you can access the sessions on-demand! Click the link for more details and to watch the recordings: https://lnkd.in/eKXPhg4C #CBA #ElderLaw #WillsandEstates #TrustLaw #PowerOfAttorney #LegalEducation #CBA

🎉 Congratulations to Nahal Golmohammadi! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce Nahal (she/they) as the winner of the 2024 Elder Law Section Student Essay Contest! In their insightful essay, Nahal analyzes legal capacity through a queer lens, and argues that generalized tests for capacity often dehumanize older adults by labeling them as "capable" or "incapable," stripping them of their autonomy and dignity. We invite you to read Nahal’s exceptional essay here: https://lnkd.in/ez6FWTC2. Nahal received a $500 prize for their achievement. Stay tuned for our 2025 Student Essay Contest announcement in April 2025! 💸 DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO ENTER AND WIN! 💸 #ElderLaw #QueerTheory #LegalCapacity #StudentEssayContest #PrizeWinner #CBA