Articles & Resources
Where There’s No Will, There’s Still A Way
Most likely, everyone has been told that it is important to have a Will. While this is the best advice, people do not always have one. So, what happens when a person dies without a Will? Dying without a Will is referred to as an “intestacy”. In some limited circumstances, this is not a big […]
Why Family Law Matters When Completing Estate Planning
Drafting a Will may be one of the most common reasons people visit a lawyer. A Will is an important document in that it sets out what happens with your assets upon your death. Depending on your wishes it may be prudent to seek out not only a lawyer who is skilled in the area […]
Estate Planning – Taking it Back to the Basics
I often choose the topic of my article based on new tax rules or trends I see in practice. However, this time I decided to try something a little different and I threw out a poll on social media to see what topics may be of interest. Among the suggestions I received, a trend emerged […]
Capital Gains Exemption and Farmland
Farm succession planning is complex. The transition of the family farm to the next generation raises several considerations, with one of the most important being how to transfer the farm in the most tax efficient way, both for the parents who are transitioning out of the farm and the child(ren) that are taking over the […]
Electronic Wills: A New Frontier
Saskatchewan recently introduced legislation allowing for wills in electronic form. Previously, wills needed to be written on paper with a “wet ink” signature. This new change will allow for the option of either: (1) a holograph will (to be discussed below); (2) a paper will with a “wet ink” signature; or (3) a digital/electronic will. […]
Reasonable Notice Periods for Employment Termination: Two Weeks is Usually Not Enough!
It is a common misconception that when an employer terminates an employment relationship without cause, they are only obligated to provide the notice period prescribed by The Saskatchewan Employment Act, SS 2013, c S-15.1 (the “Act”). In reality, most employees are entitled to a much longer notice period. Under the Act, in the case of […]