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Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: McStay v Berta Estate, 2021 SKCA 51

Saskatchewan Estate Litigation Update: McStay v Berta Estate, 2021 SKCA 51

by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Apr 15, 2021 | Challenges to Validity of Wills, SK Estate Law Blog

A recent case from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, reminds us that a Chambers judge cannot decide conflicting evidence on the basis of affidavits. Rather, any weighing of credibility must wait for the later trial. The case in McStay arose out of a will...
How to avoid your Will from becoming challenged after you die

How to avoid your Will from becoming challenged after you die

by Saskatchewan Estate Law Blog | Oct 23, 2020 | Challenges to Validity of Wills, SK Estate Law Blog

More and more wills are being contested in Saskatchewan each year. And the sad truth is that many challenges are avoidable if the will-maker had done one or both of the below things: Hired a lawyer to draft their will, and keep good notes of their instructions; Told...
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...
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