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

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

by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Jun 23, 2022 | Issue involving Executors, SK Estate Law Blog

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

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

by Ben Lamothe | May 5, 2022 | Issue involving Executors, Uncategorized

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...
Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Leier v Probe, 2021 SKQB 41 – Removal of an executor for failure to account

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: Leier v Probe, 2021 SKQB 41 – Removal of an executor for failure to account

by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Feb 24, 2021 | Issue involving Executors, SK Estate Law Blog

A recent case from the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench reminds us of the importance to always account for transactions made acting as a power of attorney, or, as an executor. Leier v Probe involved an application by Christopher Leier, to remove Barrie Probe, as...
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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