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National Volunteer Week 2023: Highlighting our Community Involvement

by | Apr 17, 2023 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

From April 16 to 22, Canadians celebrate National Volunteer Week (NVW2023). This year’s theme is Volunteering Weaves Us Together, highlighting the importance of volunteering in our communities through actions that connect us with one another and strengthening our...

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8 Robertson Stromberg Lawyers recognized by their peers in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for 2023

by | Mar 14, 2023 | , , , , , , , ,

Congratulations to Misty S. Alexandre, M. Kim Anderson, K.C., Christopher J.H. Donald, K.C., Jared D. Epp, Tiffany M. Paulsen, K.C., Jennifer D. Pereira, K.C., Leslie W. Prosser, K.C., and Sean M. Sinclair, who have been recognized by their peers in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for 2023.

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Robertson Stromberg Celebrates International Women’s Day 2023 on March 8

by | Mar 8, 2023 | , , , , , , ,

On March 8, International Women's Day (IWD2023) is celebrated around the world as a time to recognize and appreciate the achievements of women.The theme for this year's celebration is DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality, which aims to highlight the...

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Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Kaushik v Kaushik, 2022 SKQB 135

by | Jun 23, 2022 | , , , , , ,

The recent Saskatchewan Queen’s Bench decision in Kaushik v Kaushik, 2022 SKQB 135, offers an overview of a situation in which multiple persons concurrently seek to be appointed as the sole administrator of an Estate. Overview: Sadhna Kaushik applied for appointment...

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What if I just don’t? A cautionary tale for those who ignore Saskatchewan’s new prompt payment requirements

by | May 9, 2022 | , , , ,

For the past several years, we have been presenting to the construction industry the pending (and as of March 1, 2022, now in force) prompt payment provisions, which are now included in The Builders' Lien Act of Saskatchewan. A common question that arises during every...

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

by | May 6, 2022 | , , , , , , ,

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...

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Exemptions when Dividing Family Property: What You Need to Know

by | Mar 10, 2022 | , , , , ,

Many twists and turns are involved when dividing family property following a separation. There are special rules for dividing the family home, equitable claims that can be made, and many issues to consider. One such issue which can add complexity is exemption claims....

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Can a complainant appeal the outcome of a professional regulatory investigation?

by | Jan 13, 2022 | , , , , ,

The process for most professional regulatory complaints is largely the same: (1) a complaint is lodged with the regulator; (2) an investigation is undertaken; (3) the investigating body either determines that no further action should be undertaken or the complaint is...

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Estate Litigation Update: Poole v Dailey, 2020 SKQB 226

by | Jan 8, 2022 | , , , , , ,

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

by | Jan 7, 2022 | , , , , ,

The recent decision in Hayes v Swift, 2021 SKQB 132 offers a reminder that beneficiaries should ensure they have real evidence of executor wrongdoing before they bring a court application against an executor. Facts: The testator, Bernard William Hayes, had passed...

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