James Steele featured in Winter 2021 Edition of Bar Notes

James’ most recent article relating to Professional Regulation and the Duty of Fairness in Investigations is featured in the Winter 2021 edition of Bar Notes, the magazine of the Canadian Bar Association Saskatchewan Branch. In it, James canvasses recent case law and offers useful suggestions to professional regulators on how to navigate investigations. More information about Bar Notes can be found here.

The potential dangers of adding children as joint tenants

Many people like to add the name of a child, or children, to their home. The hope is to avoid probate fees on the death of the parent, and have the asset go directly to the children. However, before you make this decision, be aware of the following potential danger:...

The “wills exception” to solicitor-client privilege

Solicitor-client privilege means communications between a lawyer and a client, are confidential. Thus, if a third party wants to see what a client told their lawyer when seeking advice, the court will not allow this.

Who Approves Compensation for the Executors?

The vast majority of estates see beneficiaries consent to the compensation amount requested by the executor. However, sometimes the beneficiaries feel that the compensation is too high for the work actually done.

Will and Estate Planning – Live Webinar

Live Webinar! Tuesday, March 23 7:00 - 8:30 pmJoin James Steele and Ben Parsonson on March 23 for an insightful discussion on the essential components of estate planning, including wills, naming of executors, powers of attorney and tax implications.

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Leier v Probe, 2021 SKQB 41 – Removal of an executor for failure to account

A recent case from the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench reminds us of the importance to always account for transactions made acting as a power of attorney, or, as an executor. Leier v Probe involved an application by Christopher Leier, to remove Barrie Probe, as...

Robertson Stromberg announces the launch of the SK Estate Law blog

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Estate Law blog. The Saskatchewan Estate Law blog is dedicated to providing practical, real-world information on Estate Law issues that affect Saskatchewan residents.

Estate Litigation Update – Thorne v Thorne

A recent case of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen Bench offers the following lesson: the Court’s power to “fix” clerical mistakes in Wills, may not necessarily be ordered if there are deeper concerns about the testator’s actual testamentary intentions. Section 37 of...

James Steele featured in Regina Leader-Post Article

James Steele recently contributed to an article that was featured in the Regina Leader-Post. The article highlights the importance of discussing wills and final wishes with family before you pass. Read the full article here.

Adams Estate v Wilson: Who has standing to challenge a Will?

A recent case from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal reminds us of the importance of first confirming you have standing to challenge a will. “Standing” refers to the question of whether a person has a sufficient legal interest in a given dispute. In other words, will...

Steele Published in CBA Bar Notes

James Steele recently published a book review of former Chief Justice McLachlin’s memoir, which recounts her role as the first woman Chief Justice, and her time as the longest-serving Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Renouncing as executor may not always be an automatic right

An interesting lesson for executors comes from the recent Saskatchewan decision in Goby v Frederick, 2020 SKQB 201 Wayne Frederick passed away. His will appointed his sister, Shirley Frederick, to be the executrix of his estate. Shirley obtained letter probate....

How to avoid your Will from becoming challenged after you die

More and more wills are being contested in Saskatchewan each year. And the sad truth is that many challenges are avoidable if the will-maker had done one or both of the below things: Hired a lawyer to draft their will, and keep good notes of their instructions; Told...

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