LATEST NEWS, ARTICLES & RESEARCH

News

James Steele to present at Webinar – When Estates Go to Court: Recent Saskatchewan Decisions (CPD 368)

by | Sep 7, 2023 | , , , , ,

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...

read more

Robertson Stromberg lawyers recognized in the 18th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada

by | Aug 24, 2023 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Robertson Stromberg LLP proudly announces that 11 of its lawyers have been honoured and recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada! In addition, two lawyers have received the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” designation – Misty S. Alexandre for her...

read more

Articles

Can I Keep My Engagement Ring?

by | Feb 3, 2023 | , , , , ,

Upon the breakdown of a marriage, there are defined laws addressing how marital property is to be divided. But what happens if an engagement doesn’t result in marriage? And who gets to keep the engagement ring? Each province addresses ring ownership upon the breakdown...

read more

Binding Pre-Trial Conferences: What You Need to Know

by | Jan 26, 2023 | , , , , ,

Binding pre-trial conferences are a relatively new process option in Saskatchewan, which are available in civil law matters, including family law. Given that there have been few conducted in Saskatchewan to date, there are few decisions from the Court discussing your...

read more

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Nagy v. Graves, 2022 CarswellSask 590, 2022 SKKB 257

by | Jan 3, 2023 | , , , ,

The recent Saskatchewan Queen’s Bench decision in Nagy v. Graves reminds us that a Court will often remove executors who are guilty of extreme delay in administering an Estate.Factual background: The factual background in Nagy was as follows: Nine siblings of the Nagy...

read more

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Martin v Martin, 2022 SKCA 79

by | Sep 8, 2022 | , , , , ,

The recent Saskatchewan Queen’s Bench decision in Peters (Estate) (Re), 2022 SKQB 186 prohibits the practice of altering an affidavit without actually re-swearing it.Factual background: The background facts in Peters can be described as follows: Antonia Peters died on...

read more

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Martin v Martin, 2022 SKCA 79

by | Jul 25, 2022 | , , , , , ,

The recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decision in Martin v Martin, 2022 SKCA 79 offers a reminder of the litigation which can ensue when a person puts another family member on title, and a dispute later arises as to whether that person holds beneficial title, or,...

read more

Case Commentary: Law Society of Saskatchewan v Abrametz, 2022 SCC 29

by | Jul 11, 2022 | , , , , ,

In a much-anticipated decision for professional regulators, the Supreme Court of Canada has released its decision in the case of Law Society of Saskatchewan v Abrametz, 2022 SCC 29. For those working in the professional disciplinary realm, the Saskatchewan Court of...

read more
Latest