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Renouncing as executor may not always be an automatic right

Renouncing as executor may not always be an automatic right

by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Nov 9, 2020 | Issue involving Executors, SK Estate Law Blog

An interesting lesson for executors comes from the recent Saskatchewan decision in Goby v Frederick, 2020 SKQB 201 Wayne Frederick passed away. His will appointed his sister, Shirley Frederick, to be the executrix of his estate. Shirley obtained letter probate....

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