Hull on Estates

This week on Hull on Estates David Smith and Holly LeValliant discuss creative claims that can be asserted against real property in the estates context. Specifically, they discuss the role for creative counsel to play in developing an argument to assist individuals who are not on the title of a property, but who still have a claim in equity to the property. Please send us an email at hull.lawyers@...

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss representing individuals with mental illness. More specifically, they refer to an article in Briefly Speaking and reinforce the importance of overcoming personal prejudices, maintaining confidentiality and respecting a client’s instructions. Please send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com if you have any questions. You ca...

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Natalia Angelini discuss a decision out of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that deals with designation of beneficiaries under RRSPs and policies of insurance. The case, Orpin v. Littlechild et al, 2011 ONSC 7695 (CanLII), illustrates how the court determines whether a designation of beneficiaries applies in specific circumstances. If you have a...

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Saman Jaffery discuss Charitable Giving and Estate Planning. If you have any questions or comments, please send us an email at hull.lawyers.gmail.com or visit our blog at estatelaw.hullandhull.com

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Holly LeValliant discuss the Summary Judgment Rule decision. More specifically, they discuss the significance of the decision and whether it will expand the use of summary judgment. If you have any comments or questions, please visit our blog or send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com.

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Natalia Angelini discuss dependant support claims and the impact of assets falling under Section 72 of the Succession Law Reform Act. If you have any questions or comments, please send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog.

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss General Trust Concepts and Issues while giving a brief and general overview. If you have any comments or questions, please send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog.

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Saman Jaffery discuss a paper presented by Ian Hull and co-authored by Suzana Popovic-Montag at the Estates and Trusts Summit held on November 9, 2011. The topic of their discussion is Terminating Inheritance Rights.

This week on Hull on Estates David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss the definition of "Child" and its application in the Estates field with a review of the British Columbia cases of Hope v. Raeder Estate and Peri v. McCutcheon. If you have any questions or comments, leave us a comment on our blog or email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com For more information on David Smith, click here For more inf...

This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Saman Jaffery briefly outline the steps needed when preparing an application to have a guardian of property appointed for an incapable person. If you have any comments or questions, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog.

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss how things aren't always as simple as they appear and explain that complications can arise from the most basic things. Specifically, they touch on the issue of intestate succession. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com leave a comment on our blog.

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Natalia Angelini discuss the issue of minor children and dependant support applications. More specifically, they give some basic tips when bringing forward your claim.

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Saman Jaffery review The Dependant's Support Application: from Notice of Application to Trial - a program held by the Ontario Bar Association on September 27, 2011. More specifically, they review the How-To-Brief which outlines the steps to take when advancing a claim against an estate.

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss Power of Attorney issues and investing in a Power of Attorney. In particular, they discuss what obligations there are for the Power of Attorney for Property to the incapable person, but also to the incapable person's estate.

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Sharon Davis discuss some recent continuing legal education programs. More specifically they talk about the LSUC Program - Practice Gems: The Administration of Estates 2011: Avoiding the Pitfalls. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our blog.

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz continue their discussion from a previous podcast on the obligation of an attorney under a power of attorney for property and personal care. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog.

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Natalia Angelini discuss the recent case Kazarian v Fraser. More specifically, they discuss the issue of costs. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog.

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss fiduciary duty and the obligation to pass accounts. Specifically, they comment on the case Hooper (Estate) v. Hooper, 2011 ONSC 41140 (CanLII). If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog.

When Meeting Your Lawyer For the First Time - What You Both Need to Know... Hull on Estates #258 This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Sharon Davis review what you should expect with your initial client meeting. They also address a variety of questions, such as how to prepare for the meeting and what kind of documents will be required of you, while touching on some common anxieties that...

This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss E&O insurance provided by the company ERAssure www.erassure.com. More specifically, they address some frequently asked questions about E&O insurance and why it may be a good consideration for council of estate trustees or even estate trustees themselves. If you have any questions or comments, please send us an email at h...

This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Sharon Davis discuss "Speaking to Win - The Art of Effective Speaking for Lawyers", a presentation by Steven Stark. This program was held by the Advocates' Society on June 8, 2011. More specifically, this podcast covers the differences in writing and speaking. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment...

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Valerie Yap discuss digital assets and estate planning. More specifically, they discuss what "digital assets" are and how individuals should deal with the death of their digital legacy. If you have any comments or questions, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog.

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss equalization payments and the effects of bankruptcy on equalization payments with particular reference to the the case Schreyer v. Schreyer 2011 SCC 35 (CanLII). If you have any questions or comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog.

This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Rick Bickhram discuss the Estate of Joseph Edward Slaven, 2011 ONSC 3929. In this matter, the surviving spouse brings a motion to extend the time period to allow her to file and equalization application pursuant to section 5 of the Family Law Act.

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss the recent Canadian Donor’s Guide. This publication is an annual directory of fundraising organizations in Canada. If you have any questions or comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog.