Join James Steele for a replay of his presentation, When Estates Go to Court

The Law Society of Saskatchewan is offering a replay of James Steele’s presentation entitled “When Estates Go to Court: Recent Cases in Estate Litigation from 2023-2024.” Several recent Saskatchewan decisions provide guidance on various estate law topics. These include issues related to estate administration, as well as more contentious issues such as will challenges. This webinar summarizes some of the recent Saskatchewan decisions from 2023-2024. James will outline the facts of each decision and then offer a practical takeaway from each.

July 16

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST

Qualifies for 1.0 CPD Hour

To register, click here.

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