by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Oct 14, 2021 | Estate Administration or Will Interpretation, Issue involving Executors, SK Estate Law Blog
This article discusses the payment of funeral expenses out of an estate, and why executors should pay them promptly. The first reason is practical. After death, the funeral home is often the first to provide a service to the estate. It disposes of the body in a safe...
by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Sep 1, 2021 | Challenges to Validity of Wills, SK Estate Law Blog
The recent Saskatchewan decision in Nicklen Estate offers a reminder of the importance of making changes to your will while you still can. If you draft “notes to self” but postpone actual changes to your will, it may be too late. Background A will was executed by the...
by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Aug 25, 2021 | Challenges to Validity of Wills, SK Estate Law Blog
The recent case of Fraser v Mountstephen offers reminder that not every irregularity with a Will can justify subjecting that Will to litigation. Background Blair Fraser died without children. He named a friend, Lori Ann Mountstephen, as Executrix. He left his entire...
by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Jul 30, 2021 | Issue involving Executors, SK Estate Law Blog
The recent case of Choquette v Viczko offers guidance on when an executor is required to seek a beneficiary’s consent to sell land. It also explains when no such consent is needed. Facts: Joseph Viczko died on September 10, 2011. In his September 24, 2010, will he...
by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Jul 27, 2021 | Challenges to Validity of Wills, Estate Administration or Will Interpretation, SK Estate Law Blog
Today’s post comes from Wagner Sidlofsky LLP, a well-known estate law blog. The article talks about the importance of creating a contemporaneous evidentiary record of a parent’s intention when gifting property to their adult children. If a parent places an adult...
by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Jul 15, 2021 | Powers of Attorney, SK Estate Law Blog
Today’s post comes from Estate Law Canada, a well-known estate law blog. The article talks about the importance of having a power of attorney in place. If you are elderly and lose capacity without first having a signed power of attorney in place, then your family will...
