Dependent Relief Claims
In Saskatchewan, a person may make a dependent relief claim under The Dependents`Relief Act. This type of claim asks the Court to make an order...
Being an Executor
Being an executor is a lot of responsibility and is not a role to be taken lightly. An executor generally plans the funeral, deals...
5 Reasons to Set Up a Trust
Setting up a trust during your lifetime may be a good way to protect assets and manage costs for your estate when you pass...
Family Trusts
Many people are uncertain about the best way to pass along their wealth to loved ones and wonder how a Family Trust may be...
Wills and Amortality
Tony Wyss-Coray, a Stanford University brain scientist, did a recent TED talk, “How Young Blood Might Help Reverse Aging: Yes Really!” which presents the...
Is it a good idea to add my child as joint owner of my home?
We frequently have clients come into our office asking us to add one of their children as a joint owner of their home. Generally,...
Contesting a Will
Our clients often have questions about whether a Will may be contested in court because someone is unhappy with the gift received or received no gift...
Should I write my own Will?
A question we often get is: “Should I write my own Will?”. In Saskatchewan, there are two types of Wills which are valid: a...
End of Life Decisions and Living Wills
Often people avoid talking to loved ones about their end of life decisions because they think of these discussions as depressing or uncomfortable, but...
What is a Trust?
You may create a trust during your lifetime or draft your Will so that a trust is created upon your death. Both types of...