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Ontario Legal Conference: Family, Estates and Real Estate Law

by Ontario Bar Association

The Ontario Legal Conference: Family, Estates and Real Estate Law is a comprehensive event organized by the Ontario Bar Association (OBA). This program is designed to provide legal practitioners with an in-depth understanding of the intersections between family, estates, and real estate law, ensuring they are well-equipped to represent their clients effectively.

The conference covers a range of pertinent topics, including recent changes to the Succession Law Reform Act and Family Law Act, practical considerations in conveyancing, drafting advice for detailed orders and separation agreements, and guardianship issues focusing on minors. Additionally, sessions address preserving and securing real property, trusts and real property implications, assisting families with disabled children, and dealing with capacity issues from various perspectives.

Attendees can benefit from networking opportunities such as the Inter-sections networking lunch and reception. The event also features sessions like "Navigating the Transition from Student to Lawyer," "Navigating the Transition to Parenthood," "Tales from the Courtroom: Mentorship Through Storytelling," and the "Inclusive Leader Series Session," providing valuable insights and mentorship opportunities.

This conference is ideal for general practitioners and specialists in residential real estate, estates, or family law. It offers a unique platform to unravel complexities, examine recent developments, and understand the impacts of various legal areas on one's practice, ensuring that legal professionals are equipped with the necessary information, insights, and strategies to provide effective and timely advice to their clients.

Speakers(3)

Danielle Joel

Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Danielle Joel is a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, focusing on family trusts and estate planning.

Maryellen Symons

Lawyer at Symons Law

Maryellen Symons is a lawyer at Symons Law, specializing in family, trusts, and estates law.

Matthew Krofchick

Valuation Expert at Krofchick Valuations

Matthew Krofchick is a valuation expert at Krofchick Valuations, providing expertise in joint retainers and valuations.

Event Details

Date
February 4, 2026
Location
🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
OBA Conference Centre, 20 Toronto Street, 2nd Floor
Pricing
$510 - $685
Audience
General practitioners and specialists in residential real estate, estates, or family law
CLE Credits
1h 00m of Professionalism content, 8h 15m of Substantive content

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