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To Be or Not to Be: The Executor - Powers, Obligations and Liabilities (Live Webinar)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
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Overview

Acting as an Executor can be financially rewarding for the member or the member’s client who agrees to act. However, the job can be onerous and fraught with complexity, acrimony and personal risk. The goal of this seminar is to provide you with sufficient knowledge so that you can make an informed decision or assist your clients in making informed decisions as to whether you or your clients should take on the Executor’s role. You will learn and examine the stages of estate administration from date of death through to distribution, final accounting and release.

 

ADVISORY

This session is scheduled to be recorded and made available for sale as part of our PD On-demand inventory. The recording will focus solely on the instructor's video and discussions that do not pertain directly to the course content will be edited out.

Applicable for

Members who are thinking of taking on the role of Executor, or who have clients who are thinking of acting as Executors.

Content

  • the probate process
  • dealing with creditors and claims
  • safeguarding estate assets
  • managing beneficiary expectations
  • compensation
  • accounting and release

Course Dates & Registration

Nov 18, 2026
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Online Virtual
Genevieve Taylor
GENEVIEVE TAYLOR, LL.B., is a principal of Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers. Genevieve’s practice includes all aspects of trust and estate planning and administration including crafting estate plans, preparing applications for representation grants and advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries in contentious and non-contentious matters. Genevieve is a frequent speaker and author in her areas of practice. She is a member and past Chair of the Vancouver Wills and Trusts Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She was an adjunct professor at the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia from 2017 until the spring of 2019.
Christine Muckle
CHRISTINE MUCKLE, JD, TEP, is a Principal at Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers where she practices in the area of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related tax matters, with a focus on cross border U.S.-Canada planning. Christine also advises U.S. citizens and green card holders with respect to U.S. expatriation tax rules and U.S. tax compliance issues. Christine has completed Parts I, II and III of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course.
Available
Mar 10, 2026
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Online Virtual
Genevieve Taylor
GENEVIEVE TAYLOR, LL.B., is a principal of Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers. Genevieve’s practice includes all aspects of trust and estate planning and administration including crafting estate plans, preparing applications for representation grants and advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries in contentious and non-contentious matters. Genevieve is a frequent speaker and author in her areas of practice. She is a member and past Chair of the Vancouver Wills and Trusts Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She was an adjunct professor at the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia from 2017 until the spring of 2019.
Christine Muckle
CHRISTINE MUCKLE, JD, TEP, is a Principal at Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers where she practices in the area of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related tax matters, with a focus on cross border U.S.-Canada planning. Christine also advises U.S. citizens and green card holders with respect to U.S. expatriation tax rules and U.S. tax compliance issues. Christine has completed Parts I, II and III of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course.
Past
Feb 18, 2025
8:30AM - 10:30AM
Online Virtual
Genevieve Taylor
GENEVIEVE TAYLOR, LL.B., is a principal of Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers. Genevieve’s practice includes all aspects of trust and estate planning and administration including crafting estate plans, preparing applications for representation grants and advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries in contentious and non-contentious matters. Genevieve is a frequent speaker and author in her areas of practice. She is a member and past Chair of the Vancouver Wills and Trusts Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She was an adjunct professor at the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia from 2017 until the spring of 2019.
Past

Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience

Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. 

In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.

Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.  

 

Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department. 

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Course Details
Cost
$120
Members
$130
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
3
Credits
Interested in similar content?

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

Taxation

To Be or Not to Be: The Executor - Powers, Obligations and Liabilities (Live Webinar)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
You are currently viewing the description and registration page for the Online Virtual delivery format. To view and register for other available formats, click on your selection below.
Other Available Formats
Course Details
Cost
$120
Members
$130
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
3
Credits

Overview

Acting as an Executor can be financially rewarding for the member or the member’s client who agrees to act. However, the job can be onerous and fraught with complexity, acrimony and personal risk. The goal of this seminar is to provide you with sufficient knowledge so that you can make an informed decision or assist your clients in making informed decisions as to whether you or your clients should take on the Executor’s role. You will learn and examine the stages of estate administration from date of death through to distribution, final accounting and release.

 

ADVISORY

This session is scheduled to be recorded and made available for sale as part of our PD On-demand inventory. The recording will focus solely on the instructor's video and discussions that do not pertain directly to the course content will be edited out.

Applicable for

Members who are thinking of taking on the role of Executor, or who have clients who are thinking of acting as Executors.

Content

  • the probate process
  • dealing with creditors and claims
  • safeguarding estate assets
  • managing beneficiary expectations
  • compensation
  • accounting and release

Course Dates & Registration

Nov 18, 2026
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Online Virtual
Genevieve Taylor
GENEVIEVE TAYLOR, LL.B., is a principal of Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers. Genevieve’s practice includes all aspects of trust and estate planning and administration including crafting estate plans, preparing applications for representation grants and advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries in contentious and non-contentious matters. Genevieve is a frequent speaker and author in her areas of practice. She is a member and past Chair of the Vancouver Wills and Trusts Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She was an adjunct professor at the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia from 2017 until the spring of 2019.
Christine Muckle
CHRISTINE MUCKLE, JD, TEP, is a Principal at Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers where she practices in the area of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related tax matters, with a focus on cross border U.S.-Canada planning. Christine also advises U.S. citizens and green card holders with respect to U.S. expatriation tax rules and U.S. tax compliance issues. Christine has completed Parts I, II and III of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course.
Available
Mar 10, 2026
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Online Virtual
Genevieve Taylor
GENEVIEVE TAYLOR, LL.B., is a principal of Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers. Genevieve’s practice includes all aspects of trust and estate planning and administration including crafting estate plans, preparing applications for representation grants and advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries in contentious and non-contentious matters. Genevieve is a frequent speaker and author in her areas of practice. She is a member and past Chair of the Vancouver Wills and Trusts Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She was an adjunct professor at the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia from 2017 until the spring of 2019.
Christine Muckle
CHRISTINE MUCKLE, JD, TEP, is a Principal at Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers where she practices in the area of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related tax matters, with a focus on cross border U.S.-Canada planning. Christine also advises U.S. citizens and green card holders with respect to U.S. expatriation tax rules and U.S. tax compliance issues. Christine has completed Parts I, II and III of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course.
Past
Feb 18, 2025
8:30AM - 10:30AM
Online Virtual
Genevieve Taylor
GENEVIEVE TAYLOR, LL.B., is a principal of Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers. Genevieve’s practice includes all aspects of trust and estate planning and administration including crafting estate plans, preparing applications for representation grants and advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries in contentious and non-contentious matters. Genevieve is a frequent speaker and author in her areas of practice. She is a member and past Chair of the Vancouver Wills and Trusts Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She was an adjunct professor at the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia from 2017 until the spring of 2019.
Past

Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience

Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. 

In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.

Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.  

 

Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department. 

Interested in similar content?

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

Level up with CPA PRO. Designed by the CPA profession for CPAs, these courses help you adapt to industry changes and advance your career with the latest industry content delivered in a way that works
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