James Steele featured in January 2022 edition of Canadian Lawyer Magazine

James Steele is featured in the January 2022 edition of Canadian Lawyer Magazine. In it, James discusses the reasons why an up-to-date Power of Attorney is more important than ever. Read the article here.

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

The recent decision in Choquette v Viczko, 2021 SKQB 167, offers a new interpretation of s. 50.5 of the Administration of Estates Act (“Act”).Background: Under s. 50.5 of the Act, if an executor sells land to which a beneficiary is beneficially entitled, the executor...

Feedback Request – Proposed Amendments to Wills Act

CBASK wishes to advise of a proposal brought forward by CBASK member David Ukrainetz, McKercher LLP for the enactment of franchise legislation. The proposed legislation would provide a general scheme of protections for franchise businesses in Saskatchewan. CBASK is in...

National Volunteer Week 2022: Highlighting Robertson Stromberg’s Community Partnerships

From April 24 to 30, Canadians celebrate National Volunteer Week (NVW2022). This year’s theme is Volunteering is Empathy in Action and honours the dedicated volunteers that bring heart to Canada’s communities. At Robertson Stromberg LLP, we are very proud of our...

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Campbell v. Cooper, 2017 Carswell Sask 334, 2017 SKCA 55

This article offers a case comment on a 2017 Saskatchewan decision, Campbell v. Cooper. The decision reminds us that beneficiaries who have been wronged by an executor should remember to begin an action within 2 years of when they discover said wrong.Facts: The...

James Steele presents to STEP Canada

James Steele presented on February 23, 2022, to STEP Canada, an internationally recognized body of trust and estate practitioners. James presented on the topic of contested estates, and how to navigate such disputes. Related News and Articles

Estate Litigation Update: Poole v Dailey, 2020 SKQB 226

I practise in the area of estate litigation and am often reminded of the importance of having a clearly drafted Will. A good recent example comes from the decision in Poole v Dailey, 2020 SKQB 226. The deceased had left his estate between his two children, Brian and...

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James Steele featured in January 2022 edition of Canadian Lawyer Magazine

Related News and Articles

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

Feedback Request – Proposed Amendments to Wills Act

National Volunteer Week 2022: Highlighting Robertson Stromberg’s Community Partnerships

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Campbell v. Cooper, 2017 Carswell Sask 334, 2017 SKCA 55

James Steele presents to STEP Canada

Estate Litigation Update: Poole v Dailey, 2020 SKQB 226