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Trusts and estates

NL Court of Appeal affirms request to remove executrix triggered will’s no-contest clause

Case remitted for NL Supreme Court to apply frivolous and vexatious test to disinherit beneficiary

Aug 27, 2026

NL Court of Appeal affirms request to remove executrix triggered will’s no-contest clause

Trial to prove will should precede ruling on whether to rescind settlement: Sask. appeal court

Aug 11, 2026

Saskatchewan court disregards parties’ agreement supporting granting of appeal

Trial to prove will should precede ruling on whether to rescind settlement: Sask. appeal court

Alberta Court of Appeal upholds denial of disclosure request over privileged estate documents

Jul 21, 2026

Upon being named personal representative, testator’s son sought to access estate solicitor’s files

Alberta Court of Appeal upholds denial of disclosure request over privileged estate documents

Court says woman is trustee and should answer for father’s debt

Jun 26, 2026

TD sought to add her to action against her father’s company based on line of credit he guaranteed

Court says woman is trustee and should answer for father’s debt

BC Supreme Court grants relief to woman whose father’s will left full estate to live-in caregiver

Jun 19, 2026

Ruling refuses to strike claim portion stating that will didn’t justify disinheritance

BC Supreme Court grants relief to woman whose father’s will left full estate to live-in caregiver

Ontario Superior Court upholds power of attorney but orders son to account for father's finances

Jun 12, 2026

Court finds no clear evidence that father lacked capacity when document was executed in 2012

Ontario Superior Court upholds power of attorney but orders son to account for father's finances