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Am I entitled to be notified that my family member has made a new Will?

Am I entitled to be notified that my family member has made a new Will?

by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Jul 6, 2020 | Estate Administration or Will Interpretation, SK Estate Law Blog

When a loved one passes away unexpectedly, the shock can be made worse by finding out that the deceased also had made a new will totally contrary to their former will. Sometimes clients will ask me if it is legal for their loved one to make a new will, cutting out...
Carlson v. Carlson Estate case comment

Carlson v. Carlson Estate case comment

by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Dec 11, 2018 | Challenges to Validity of Wills, Powers of Attorney, SK Estate Law Blog

This article offers an overview of the 2018 Saskatchewan decision in Carlson v. Carlson Estate, 2018 SKQB 196. Carlson reminds us of the importance of preserving evidence of just how “voluntary” a will is. If, in contrast, a particular beneficiary of the will is seen...
Case Comment Klassen v. Wiers Estate

Case Comment Klassen v. Wiers Estate

by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Dec 10, 2018 | Challenges to Validity of Wills, SK Estate Law Blog

This article offers an overview of the 2018 Saskatchewan decision in Klassen v. Estate of John Arnold Wiers, 2018 SKQB 32, 288 A.C.W.S. (3d) 598. Klassen was a decision which turned on a careful assembling of the evidence. While there was no single piece of magic...
Karpinski v. Zookewich Estate Case Comment

Karpinski v. Zookewich Estate Case Comment

by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Dec 5, 2018 | Challenges to Validity of Wills, SK Estate Law Blog

This article offers an overview of the 2018 Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decision in Karpinski v. Zookewich Estate, 2018 SKCA 56. Karpinski offers helpful reminders to parties who wish to challenge a Will based on a concern that the testator was subjected to undue...
Legal “Standing” to Challenge a Will

Legal “Standing” to Challenge a Will

by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Dec 4, 2018 | Challenges to Validity of Wills, SK Estate Law Blog

This articles offers an overview of the 2018 Court of Appeal decision in Olson v. Skarsgard Estate, 2018 SKCA 64. Olson offers an important reminder to parties involved in estate litigation. Namely, one should always check to make sure you have the legal “standing” to...
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