Join James Steele for a Law Society of Saskatchewan CPD Replay - When Estates Go to Court: Recent Saskatchewan Decisions

Several recent Saskatchewan decisions provide guidance on various estate law topics. These include issues related to estate administration, as well as more contentious issues such as will challenges. This webinar summarizes some of the recent Saskatchewan decisions within the past two years. On July 10, 2024, James will outline the facts of each decision and then offer a practical takeaway from each.

CPD REPLAY – When Estates Go to Court: Recent Saskatchewan Decisions (CPD 368)

July 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST

Qualifies for 1.0 CPD Hour.

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Join James Steele for a Law Society of Saskatchewan CPD Replay – When Estates Go to Court: Recent Saskatchewan Decisions

Join James Steele for a Law Society of Saskatchewan CPD Replay – When Estates Go to Court: Recent Saskatchewan Decisions

CPD REPLAY – When Estates Go to Court: Recent Saskatchewan Decisions (CPD 368)

July 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST

Related News and Articles

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Hayes v Swift, 2021 SKQB 132

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Whelan v Chaszewski, 2021 SKQB 286

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Vance (Re), 2021 SKQB 320

James Steele featured in Winter 2021 Edition of Bar Notes

James Steele presents at STLA Fall Conference

Funeral expenses: Why executors should pay them promptly