While prudent tax planning by way of an estate freeze is often a practical approach when dealing with successful family businesses, disputes with or between the succeeding generation can trigger a myriad of corporate disputes within the family. This seminar will discuss the concept of an estate freeze, and the fallout when disputes arise, resulting in litigation which could include oppression remedies, wrongful dismissal claims and/or derivative actions.

Topics

• Estate freezes are intended to implement estate tax planning, but what happens when there is a fall out
• Wrongful Termination
• Oppression Remedy
• Derivative Action
• Shareholder Rights to Access Corporate Books & Records