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Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Choquette v Viczko, 2021 SKQB 167

Jul 30, 2021 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney | 0 Comments

The recent case of Choquette v Viczko offers guidance on when an executor is required to seek a beneficiary’s consent to sell land. It also explains when no such consent is needed.

Rebutting the Presumption of Resulting Trust – A Refresher

Jul 28, 2021 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney | 0 Comments

Today’s post comes from Wagner Sidlofsky LLP, a well-known estate law blog. The article talks about the importance of creating a contemporaneous evidentiary record of a parent’s intention when gifting property to their adult children.

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Bryant Estate v Stuart, 2021 SKCA 54

Jul 12, 2021 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Case Comments, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney | 0 Comments

A recent case from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal clarifies that a beneficiary who seeks an estate accounting is not required to show possible wrongdoing by the trustee before an accounting can be ordered. Background: The late Franklin Bryant was a beneficiary under...

Estate Litigation Update: Munro v James, 2020 BCSC 1348

Jun 14, 2021 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney | 0 Comments

A 2020 decision from the British Columbia Supreme Court makes clear that an agreement to leave a gift in one’s will, is a binding agreement. As such, if one breaches that agreement, the person can be held liable even during their life.

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: McStay v Berta Estate, 2021 SKCA 51

Apr 15, 2021 | Articles & Research, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney | 0 Comments

A recent case from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, reminds us that a Chambers judge cannot decide conflicting evidence on the basis of affidavits. Rather, any weighing of credibility must wait for the later trial. The case in McStay arose out of a will...

The potential dangers of adding children as joint tenants

Apr 1, 2021 | Area of Expertise, Estate Litigation, James D Steele, Lawyers, Q&A, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney | 0 Comments

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:...

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Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Choquette v Viczko, 2021 SKQB 167

Rebutting the Presumption of Resulting Trust – A Refresher

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