EDUCATION CONFERENCE REVIEW 2023

Sunday morning saw an early start in a session with lots of engagement and participation with Diane Lloyd, CEO and Executive Coach of Inspired Results Group, who shared insights on how to Banish Burnout. Diane provided insights on the following.

An understanding of the root causes of burnout

Practical techniques that can be implemented in leadership

Insights into resistance to change and how you contribute to ones’ own burnout.

The second session of the morning was lead by a speaker we have had in the past whose content is always enjoyed. Geoffrey White, KC, Estate Counsel for Clark Wilson LLP, Vancouver & Kelowna, provided a thorough look at the electronic age of Wills. The issues addressed included the following.

The ‘new’ rules and tips for electronic witnessing

Digital wills: creation, what happens postsigning, and probate NO paper (e-signing)

How to handle incapacity planning (PoAs and Rep Agreements)

Vetting for undue influence in the electronic environment

Discussions of where practice of law goes from here

We know how much everyone enjoys hearing Ron Usher share his stories and of course play his ukelele. This session was saved till the end, to ensure everyone experienced the entire weekend. Ron, Joan Letendre, and Hilde Deprez (fairly new to PAL), provided examples and discussed questions and concerns raised with PAL over the past few months. Topics included changes to law and practice, undertakings, due diligence, communication challenges, and practice implications of recent Court cases.

With the end of the Continuing Education reporting year approaching, the BCNA is offering great virtual sessions to ensure you get the required 12 CE credits More details and registration information will be sent out shortly via the Notice to Members Information can be found on the BCNA website