Andrea Charlie named chair of CBA Wills, Estates & Trusts Law Section

Congratulations to Andrea Charlie on being named Chair of the CBA (Sask) Wills, Estates & Trusts Law Section

The Wills, Estates and Trusts Law section of the Canadian Bar Association (Sask) examines legal and policy issues related to estate planning, administration, capacity, and succession. Under Andrea’s leadership, it will continue to support law reform, professional development, and best practices in this important area of law. For more information click, here.

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