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
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- On Demand.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Toronto, Canada
Disciplines
Civil & Private Law View 16 other Short Courses in Civil & Private Law in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic 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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Family Law Lawyers
- Lawyers whose practice includes family law
- Pension Lawyers
- Pension Administrators
- Financial Advisors
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents595 CAD / full≈ 595 CAD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents595 CAD / full≈ 595 CAD / full