by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Aug 31, 2023 | Issue involving Executors, SK Estate Law Blog
The recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decision in Klaptchuk v Johnson is a reminder of the principle of devastavit, which forbids an executor from distributing estate assets in disregard of a creditor’s outstanding claim against the estate. That said, Klaptchuk...
by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Feb 8, 2023 | Challenges to Validity of Wills, Estate Administration or Will Interpretation, SK Estate Law Blog
The recent Saskatchewan King’s Bench decision in Kuffner v. Jacques offers guidance on when the merits of a will challenge can be decided in a summary fashion, as opposed to a full trial. Factual background: The factual background in Kuffner was as follows: The Will...
