Join James Steele for a Timely Update on Saskatchewan Estate Litigation

Recent Saskatchewan court decisions are providing important guidance on contested estates, executor disputes, will interpretation, estate farmland sales, disclosure issues, and more.

Join James Steele, partner at Robertson Stromberg LLP for When Estates Go to Court: Recent Cases 2025-2026 (CPD 464). James will review significant Saskatchewan estate law decisions from the past two years, explain the courts’ reasoning, and highlight practical takeaways for lawyers and estate practitioners.

With a practice focused almost exclusively on estate litigation, James brings extensive experience representing executors, beneficiaries, charities, and institutions in complex estate disputes. To register and learn more, visit the Law Society of Saskatchewan CPD website.

October 15, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CST

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Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Armstrong v Lee Grant, 2023 SKKB 111

The recent Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench decision in Armstrong v Lee Grant, 2023 SKKB 111 involved the question of when a trust beneficiary can attempt to unilaterally collapse a trust, and demand property from the trust immediately.Factual background: The...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Bell v Bell, 2023 SKCA 53

The recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decision in Bell v Bell, 2023 SKCA 53 upheld a Court of Queen’s Bench decision, in which a Chambers Judge had dismissed a will challenge.Factual background: In his application in Queen’s Bench, Wayne Bell had challenged the will...

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From April 16 to 22, Canadians celebrate National Volunteer Week (NVW2023). This year’s theme is Volunteering Weaves Us Together, highlighting the importance of volunteering in our communities through actions that connect us with one another and strengthening our...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Vaudreuil v Madson, 2023 SKKB 19

The recent Saskatchewan King’s Bench decision in Vaudreuil v Madson is an example of a testamentary document in which a trial was required to determine its validity. This was because of contradictory evidence which had been adduced as to require findings of...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Kuffner v. Jacques, 2023 SKKB 14

The recent Saskatchewan King’s Bench decision in Kuffner v. Jacques offers guidance on when the merits of a will challenge can be decided in a summary fashion, as opposed to a full trial.Factual background: The factual background in Kuffner was as follows: The...

Can I Keep My Engagement Ring?

Upon the breakdown of a marriage, there are defined laws addressing how marital property is to be divided. But what happens if an engagement doesn’t result in marriage? And who gets to keep the engagement ring? Each province addresses ring ownership upon the breakdown...

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Join James Steele for a Timely Update on Saskatchewan Estate Litigation

October 15, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CST

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Join James Steele for a Timely Update on Saskatchewan Estate Litigation

October 15, 202612:00 – 1:00 p.m. CST

Related News and Articles

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Armstrong v Lee Grant, 2023 SKKB 111

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Bell v Bell, 2023 SKCA 53

National Volunteer Week 2023: Highlighting our Community Involvement

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Vaudreuil v Madson, 2023 SKKB 19

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Kuffner v. Jacques, 2023 SKKB 14

Can I Keep My Engagement Ring?

October 15, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CST