James Steele Published in the Advocate

James Steele’s most recent article has been published in the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association’s journal, The Advocate: “Case comment on The Estate of Fedyk v Karmarznuk, 2025 SKKB 50 – What types of evidence can you adduce when interpreting a will?”

In this case comment, James reviews the Court’s approach in Fedyk to will interpretation, with particular attention to the evidentiary principles governing what material may properly be considered when determining testamentary intention. The article provides a useful and practical summary for counsel involved in estate litigation, advising executors, or addressing will-interpretation issues in contested matters.

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