James Steele presents at STLA Fall Conference

STLA Fall Conference

Challenging Wealth Transfers: Themes, Trends & Tools

James Steele will be presenting at the STLA’s fall conference: Challenging Wealth Transfers: Themes, Trends and Tools on October 22, 2021.

James’ presentation is entitled “Steps in a Will Challenge” and he will walk through the steps in challenging a will including general procedure; challenging undue influence and capacity; where to obtain evidence; and how to avoid a Will challenge in the first place.

October 22, 2021

9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Virtual conference via Zoom 

CPD hours: 6 with 2.5 qualifying towards “ethics”

Register Here

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