James Steele admitted as a Full Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

by | Jun 22, 2026 | Awards and Accolades, James D Steele, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Robertson Stromberg is pleased to share that James Steele has been admitted as a Full Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). James is now entitled to use the TEP (Trust and Estate Practitioner) designation, which is recognized internationally and reflects significant experience in trusts and estates work.

STEP is a global professional association focused on inheritance and succession planning, with a strong membership base in Canada and internationally. We are pleased to see James join this community and continue supporting clients in this area.

Please join us in congratulating James on this achievement.

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James Steele to present at CBA Saskatchewan Wills, Estate and Elder Law Section

by | Mar 16, 2026 | James D Steele, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Join James Steele for an upcoming CBA Saskatchewan Wills, Estate and Elder Law Section presentation: Wills, Estate and Elder Law: Recent Saskatchewan Decisions Relating to Estate Law.

Taking place on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (SK) via Zoom, this session will feature James discussing recent Saskatchewan estate law decisions and key developments in this evolving area of practice. This program is free for CBA members.

Register through the CBA Saskatchewan Wills, Estate and Elder Law Section, here.

Thursday, March 19, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Virtual – Zoom)

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Andrea Charlie to present to Canadian Bar Association – Wills, Estates and Trusts Section

by | Mar 13, 2026 | Andrea Charlie, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Andrea Charlie will be a panelist at the upcoming Canadian Bar Association – Wills, Estates and Trusts Section program.

March 19, 2026
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (Virtual – Zoom)

Andrea, who serves as Chair of the CBA-SK Wills, Estate and Elder Law Section, will join the discussion on why estate law is a growing and enduring area of practice in Canada. This session will offer a realistic look at estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation, and will be especially valuable for law students and young lawyers considering this practice area.

The program is free for CBA members and qualifies for 1.5 CPD hours under the Law Society of Saskatchewan Continuing Professional Development Policy.

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by | Feb 5, 2026 | Awards and Accolades, James D Steele, Lawyers, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

James Steele’s paper, Will Challenges and the Disclosure of Third-Party Records: The Implications of Stradeski v Kowalyshyn, 2023 SKKB 177 has been published in the most recent volume of the Saskatchewan Law Review. The paper addresses the relevant tests for challenging a will in Saskatchewan and the burden that must be met before documentary disclosure will be ordered.

James’ article can be found here:
Saskatchewan Law Review, vol 88 no 1, 2025 CanLIIDocs 3337 | CanLII

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by | Dec 19, 2025 | Awards and Accolades, James D Steele, Lawyers, News, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

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.

For more information about the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyer’s Association click here.

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by | Nov 20, 2025 | Family Law, Kelsey R Dixon, Lawyers, News

Join Kelsey Dixon on December 4 for an informative webinar titled “Women Lawyers: Navigating Family Leave,” presented by The Canadian Bar Association.

This session provides practical guidance on planning for a family leave, managing your workload, communicating with clients and colleagues, and preparing for a smooth transition back to practice.

This program qualifies for 1.0 CPD hours under the Law Society of Saskatchewan Continuing Professional Development Policy.

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