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York University 4.1 (101)
Overview
What you will study
When a spousal relationship ends, the division of pensions and other retirement assets is one of the biggest challenges for family law lawyers and plan administrators. Professionals must navigate a myriad of legislative schemes, technical requirements, and evolving case law.
These are complex and technical issues. Mistakes can be critical – and costly. This Making Sense of Pensions in Family Law program offered by York University will help you get what you need to advise with confidence.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- How to decipher a pension valuation
- Drafting guidance to ensure a deal that works
- Pensions as Family Property 101
- Tackling SERPS and MEPPS
- Untangling death and survivor benefits
- Vexing tax issues, including, “should I gross or should I net now?”
- Interest and arrears tips and tactics
- Forums for resolving pension disputes – determining where and how
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Unless a program is sold out or otherwise noted, registration closes at 12:00PM (noon) ET the business day before the scheduled program date.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Civil & Private Law View 23 other Short Courses in Civil & Private Law in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at York University - Osgoode Hall Law School and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Family Law Lawyers
- Lawyers whose practice includes family law
- Pension Lawyers
- Pension Administrators
- Financial Advisors
Tuition Fee
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International
595 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 595 CAD for the full programme during 1 days. -
National
595 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 595 CAD for the full programme during 1 days.
Living costs for Toronto
1502 - 2563 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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