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Estate Planning
Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives, plus whatever else your situation calls for. We listen first and explain the options, so the documents genuinely reflect your wishes.
Saskatoon · Estates and real estate
Saskatoon wills, estates and real estate lawyer.
Most people do not deal with legal matters every day. We do. Clarity Law prepares the documents behind life's biggest changes, from putting a Will in place to settling an estate or closing on a home, and explains each step so you know exactly what is happening.
Suite 202, 3502 Taylor Street E, Saskatoon. Serving clients across Saskatchewan, in person or by video.Tell us about your matter
Send a few details. We run a conflict of interest search first, then get back to you to let you know whether we can help. Please allow up to two business days.
5.0
Average Google rating across 28 client reviews
TEP
Krista holds the Trust and Estate Practitioner designation through STEP
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Areas of law only, so your file is handled by someone who does this work constantly
2011
Juris Doctor, University of Saskatchewan
What we do
Four areas of law, done properly
Because the firm focuses on a short list of matters rather than everything, the work is quick, precise and familiar. Here is what Clarity Law takes on.
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Letters Probate
If the bank or another third party has told you a court grant is needed, we take the application off your hands. You do not have to go back to the lawyer who drafted the Will.
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Estate Administration
Guidance for executors and administrators on settling an estate properly, the court documents when an application is required, and dealings with the Public Guardian and Trustee.
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Residential Real Estate
Purchases, sales and refinances. We complete the due diligence searches, transfer the title and make sure the money lands where it should before possession day.
The firm
Heard first, then helped
Being satisfied with legal services comes down to being heard and understood.
That is the whole idea behind Clarity Law. Most clients arrive at one of the hardest weeks of their year: a parent has died, a house sale is closing, a Will has been put off for a decade. What they need is not legal vocabulary. They need someone who will sit down, ask the right questions and then say plainly what happens next.
The firm works both with you and for you, and it keeps to a short list of practice areas on purpose. Estate planning, letters probate, estate administration and residential real estate are the matters Krista handles constantly, which is why the documents come back accurate and the process moves.
It also means being straight about money. Fees are discussed before the work begins, and clients say the same thing afterwards: the cost was outlined from the start and there were no surprises.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is often emotional and challenging. The firm's approach to that is professional, practical and compassionate, in that order, and it does not change depending on the size of the file.
Krista Evanisky, TEP
Founder and lawyer, Clarity Law
Who you will be working with
Krista Evanisky
TEP · Founder · Lawyer
Krista founded Clarity Law and holds the Trust and Estate Practitioner designation through the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She likes getting to know clients properly, because that is the only way to give advice that fits a specific family rather than a generic one.
She has served on the boards of several non profit organisations, including the Saskatoon Estate Planning Council, the Regina Estate Planning Council and Family Service Regina, and currently sits on the executive for STEP Saskatchewan.
Away from the office she is with her two boys, her husband and the dog, baking more often than is strictly necessary, and outside for as much of a Saskatchewan summer as it will allow.
- DesignationTEP, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
- DiplomaSTEP Canada Diploma in Trusts and Estates, 2022
- LawJuris Doctor, University of Saskatchewan
- DegreeB.A. with Distinction, University of Saskatchewan, 2008
- ServingExecutive, STEP Saskatchewan
Getting started
What happens after you reach out
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You send us the details
Call the office or use the form on this page. We run a conflict of interest search, then get back to you to say whether we can act. Please allow up to two business days, and check your junk mail folder, because our replies do get filtered.
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We meet, and you get a head start
For estate planning there is an optional questionnaire you can fill in on your phone or laptop in about 10 to 20 minutes. It gives you a few things to think about and shortens the first meeting, which usually runs one to one and a half hours.
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Drafts to read, then signing
Draft documents normally come back to you within two to three weeks of that meeting, once we have the information we need. The final meeting to review and sign takes anywhere from half an hour to an hour, and nothing gets signed until you understand it.
Client reviews
In our clients' words
★★★★★
I found Krista on google while searching for help closing the estate of a loved one who passed away. She was extremely compassionate, knowledgeable and quick. I came in knowing nothing and left feeling confident that every last loose end was properly tied. I proceeded to enlist her help with my own estate planning and I feel like everything is well prepared, thanks to her.
★★★★★
Estate and will planning isn't something anyone wants to do, but it's something everyone should do and our experience with Krista Evanisky made the process so much easier. The cost was clearly outlined from the start, and there were no surprises. She was incredibly patient and took the time to explain everything in plain language so we fully understood each step and decision made.
★★★★★
Krista was truly amazing to work with! We sold our house and purchased an acreage, both transactions were handled with care, detail orientation, professionalism, and positivity! Krista was there every step of the way and really explained things to us. I felt totally looked after and we will reach out to her for any future needs!
Saskatoon, and beyond
A Saskatchewan practice, wherever you happen to be
The office is on Taylor Street in Saskatoon, and clients who live further out sign virtually. That is a proper witnessed meeting over Zoom or Teams rather than a link and a signature box, because Saskatchewan has rules about how lawyers may witness documents remotely, and we follow them.
Arrange a meetingCommon questions
The things clients ask first
Most people do not deal with legal matters every day, so here are the questions that come up before anyone picks up the phone.
How long does the estate planning process take?
An initial intake meeting runs about one to one and a half hours, less if you have filled in the questionnaire first. Draft documents usually follow within two to three weeks, provided we have the information needed to prepare them. The signing meeting is short.
Can you prepare a simple Will?
Absolutely, and the preference is always to keep documents as straightforward as possible. What "simple" usually means is that you want things clear for your family. Before that can be promised, we need to know your situation and what you own, so the simple Will actually does what you want it to do.
What should I gather before our meeting?
Information about your property: the home, bank accounts, investments, life insurance and so on. There is an online questionnaire through a secure portal to make that easy, but if you already have a spreadsheet, just send that instead. No need to do the work twice.
When should I update my Will?
Review it every couple of years. A change in your financial situation, marriage, divorce, children, or the death of someone named in it are all good reasons to revisit it. As long as you have capacity, a Will can always be changed.
What are letters probate?
It is the court grant issued when there is a Will naming an executor who is willing and able to act. The grant confirms that the Will is valid and that the executor is appointed. Without a Will, the equivalent grant is letters of administration.
Will I definitely need a court grant?
Not always. A grant is required when there is title in the Land Titles Registry registered solely in the deceased's name, when a third party such as a bank asks for one before releasing an asset, or when the validity of the Will is in dispute.
How long does it take to get letters probate?
Longer than most people expect. Gathering the information for the application can take weeks or months on its own. Once it is complete and accurate, the court typically takes several weeks to process it, and there is no way to expedite a grant.
How much are probate fees in Saskatchewan?
The fees paid to the court are 0.7% of the value of the estate, plus a $200.00 court levy. Where the deceased owned real property solely in their name and there are no minor beneficiaries, an additional certificate is required at $25.00. Court fees and legal fees are both valid estate expenses.
What do you charge for a real estate sale?
A flat fee based on the sale price, typically starting at $800.00 plus PST and GST, with disbursements on top. Purchases depend on the value of the property and whether a mortgage is being registered. Ask through the contact form and you will get a quote for your transaction.
I am not in Saskatoon. Can I sign virtually?
Yes. It has to be a live meeting where we can see and hear each other, because lawyers in Saskatchewan must follow specific requirements for virtual signing. Documents go out in advance for you to print, we review and witness them together, then you scan them back during the meeting.
The information on this page is general information only and is specific to the jurisdiction of Saskatchewan, Canada. It is not legal advice. Speak with a licensed legal professional in your jurisdiction before relying on any of it.
Contact
Let's talk about your matter
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(306) 986-5333Office
Suite 202
3502 Taylor Street E
Saskatoon, SK S7H 5H9
reception@claritylawsk.com
Fax: 1-844-850-5878
Hours
- Monday9 to 12, 1 to 4:30
- Tuesday9 to 12, 1 to 4:30
- Wednesday9 to 12, 1 to 4:30
- Thursday9 to 12, 1 to 4:30
- Friday9 to 12, 1 to 4:30
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
3502 Taylor Street E, Saskatoon
Suite 202, Saskatoon, SK S7H 5H9, Canada
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