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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Estate Litigation Update: Munro v James, 2020 BCSC 1348

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: Nelson v Wagner, 2021 SKQB

A very useful lesson comes in the recent Saskatchewan decision in Nelson v Wagner. The decision offers guidance on when a court will override claims of solicitor-client privilege, and disclose the file of the solicitor who dealt with a testator. In Nelson, the...

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

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

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:...

The “wills exception” to solicitor-client privilege

Solicitor-client privilege means communications between a lawyer and a client, are confidential. Thus, if a third party wants to see what a client told their lawyer when seeking advice, the court will not allow this.

Who Approves Compensation for the Executors?

The vast majority of estates see beneficiaries consent to the compensation amount requested by the executor. However, sometimes the beneficiaries feel that the compensation is too high for the work actually done.

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James Steele featured in January 2022 edition of Canadian Lawyer Magazine

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Estate Litigation Update: Munro v James, 2020 BCSC 1348

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

The potential dangers of adding children as joint tenants

The “wills exception” to solicitor-client privilege

Who Approves Compensation for the Executors?