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Published: September 2012

An essential resource for any lawyer who is asked to draft wills, Drafting Wills in Canada: A Lawyer's Practical Guide covers over a hundred precedents.

Authors Mary-Alice Thompson and Robyn Solnik are two of the most respected practitioners in the field. In the book, they demonstrate the most common errors made by solicitors in drafting wills, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents. The detailed explanations that they provide give readers deep insight into why the errors are wrong and what can be done to correct them.

The authors also provide helpful examples of good and bad drafting, along with dozens of practical tips both for drafting and for managing a wills practice. From the general practitioner who does a few wills to the experienced senior lawyer with a significant wills and estates practice, all will be sure to find valuable tips in this practical guide.

What's included:

• Line-by-line analysis of good and bad will drafting
• Numerous cross-references for you to find answers to your questions quickly
• A complimentary DVD containing hundreds of precedents

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