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Trusts: Can They be Trusted to Provide the Shield Against Disputes?

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Overview

The use of a trust, whether in place of or in addition to a will and other asset and estate planning tools, is often touted as the ultimate shield against disputes, creditor claims, and probate-related challenges. However, can a trust truly protect assets from family law claims by a spouse, estate litigation by a disappointed beneficiary, creditor claims, challenges based on allegations of incapacity or undue influence, or attacks on the validity of the trust itself?

This session will examine the practical benefits and limitations of trusts, the circumstances in which they succeed or fail in preventing disputes, and the role trusts play in comprehensive asset and estate planning across Canada.

Bringing together both estate planners and estate litigators from three Canadian jurisdictions, this session will offer a unique perspective on trusts from those who structure and implement trust plans, as well as those who challenge and defend them in litigation.

Join us as we explore the opportunities, risks, and realities of trust planning and whether trusts can, in fact, be trusted to provide the shield against disputes.

Agenda

  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET Webinar and Q&A
  • 9:00 am - 10:00 am PT
  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am MT

    • Cost

    This webinar is complimentary

    Materials and Webinar Recording: If you are unable to attend the webinar but wish to receive the materials and webinar recording after, please click the "Materials and Webinar Recording" option at bottom of this page.

1Hours Available Via Webinar
This program is eligible for up to 1 hour of Substantive content with the Law Society of Ontario.

This program contains 1 hour of accredited content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “Trusts: Can They be Trusted to Provide the Shield Against Disputes? - September 15, 2026”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.

A confirmation of participation will be sent to you for your continuing education hours with the Barreau du Québec.

For CPD/CLE in other jurisdictions, please contact your local Law Society.

Event Contact

Andrea Tulloch People Engagement & Events Manager

Speakers

  • Helen H. Low, KC, TEP, Partner | Wills, Trusts & Estate Litigation, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 3223, [email protected]
  • Darren Lund, Partner | Estate Planning, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 5147, [email protected]
  • Desmond Mitic, Associate | Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Calgary, AB, +1 587 233 4122, [email protected]
  • Vivian Ho, Associate | Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 4989, [email protected]
Wills, Trusts and Estate Lawyer in Vancouver, BC, Helen Low , Fasken Helen H. Low, KC, TEP Partner | Wills, Trusts & Estate Litigation Vancouver, BC +1 604 631 3223
Darren Lund Toronto Lawyer Darren Lund Partner | Estate Planning Toronto, ON +1 416 865 5147
Desmond Mitic, Associate | Litigation and Dispute Resolution Desmond Mitic Associate | Litigation and Dispute Resolution Calgary, AB +1 587 233 4122
Vivian Ho, Associate | Litigation and Dispute Resolution Vivian Ho Associate | Litigation and Dispute Resolution Vancouver, BC +1 604 631 4989

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