Administering the estate of a loved one can be a challenging and lengthy process.
The person administering an estate will be tasked with, among other things, compiling the assets of the … Read More
At its core, a trust is a legal arrangement wherein a person, known as the settlor, transfers assets to one or more trustees, who manage those assets in accordance with … Read More
There has been considerable press coverage of the Canada Revenue Agency’s new trust reporting requirements, which have come into effect and apply to trusts with year-ends December 31, 2023 and … Read More
The role and responsibilities of a personal representative (executor) in estate matters can be complex, challenging and emotional – especially when that person is a spouse or child of the … Read More
Estate planning can be an overwhelming process. With so many options and so much information available, it can be difficult to know where to start.
Popular estate and tax planning tools, … Read More
Testators in Saskatchewan will no longer have their wills revoked when they enter into a spousal relationship thanks to recent amendments to The Wills Act, 1996. But if their spousal … Read More
Authors: Ariel Lekas, Sam Amelio and Jessica Hoskins, summer law student.
On June 11, 2020, the Alberta Legislature introduced Bill 22 which proposes to amend section 71 of the Wills and Succession Act.
The … Read More