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Hull on Estates

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Hull on Estates is a series of podcasts for the Canadian legal community dealing with issues and insights surrounding estate planning in Canada. Hosted by the lawyers of Hull & Hull LLP, the podcasts will touch on some of the key considerations when planning wills and estates

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Hull on Estates #418 - Equalization of net family property under the Family Law Act 12.05.2015 8:39

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Josh Eisen discuss some issues that can arise in equalization of net family property under the Family Law Act and why it might not be appropriate to elect in favour of equalization even when the spouse receives nothing under the will. Should you have any questions, please email us at webmaster@hullandhull.com or leave a comment on our blog.

Hull on Estates #417 - Continuing an online presence after death 07.05.2015 9:37

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nick Esterbauer discuss digital legacies and recent developments in social media that may assist not only in sharing digital information and assets with surviving family members or friends, but also in continuing an online presence after death. Should you have any questions, please email us at webmaster@hullandhull.com or leave a comment on our blog.

Hull on Estates #416 - Resigning as an attorney under the Substitute Decisions Act 29.04.2015 11:54

Today on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Josh Eisen look at a recent case addressing the requirements under the Substitute Decisions Act for resigning as an attorney under a power of attorney for property and for personal care. In Balacko v. Chepil-Coyle, 2014 ONSC 6931, the Court considered the effectiveness of a disputed resignation where the attorneys imposed a condition that had not been...

Hull on Estates #415 - Accounting obligations with digital assets and accounts 22.04.2015 11:06

Today on Hull on Estates, Jonathon Kappy and Noah Weisberg discuss administration and accounting obligations with respect to digital assets and digital accounts. Although much attention of late has been targeted towards the gathering of these assets, and the determination of the rightful owner, attention must also turn to the inclusion of these assets in administration and accounting. Should you h...

Hull on Estates #414 - Costs Endorsement of the Hon. Justice Skarica 14.04.2015 11:41

Today on Hull on Estates, Andrea Buncic and Paul Trudelle discuss the recent Superior Court of Justice decision De Cruz Lee v. Lee, 2015 ONSC 2012, and in particular the Costs Endorsement of the Hon. Justice Skarica released recently on March 27, 2015. Should you have any questions, please email us at webmaster@hullandhull.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Hull on Estates #413 - Answering difficult legal questions in estate litigation 10.04.2015 8:18

This week on Hull on Estates, Moira Visoiu and Josh Eisen discuss a recent article published in the Law Times describing the trend toward the use of advanced computing technology to answer difficult legal questions and how this might be applicable in the context of estate litigation. Should you have any questions, please email us at webmaster@hullandhull.com or leave a comment on our blog.

Hull on Estates #412 - Will drafting at Walmart 01.04.2015 11:34

This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Stuart Clark discuss the recent article from Precedent Magazine outlining the growth of legal services (including estate planning) being offered at locations such as Walmart. Natalia and Stuart also continue the conversation which we have recently been having on our blog regarding the potential positives and negatives of these kinds of services. S...

Hull on Estates #411 - Capacity assessments under the Substitute Decisions Act 30.03.2015 11:32

This week on Hull on Estates, Jonathon Kappy and Doreen So discuss the 411 on Saunders v. Vautier and the jurisdiction of the Court to order a capacity assessment under the Substitute Decisions Act, as well as the Courts of Justice Act in the context of the recent Justice Himel decision in Stoor v. Stoor Estate. Should you have any questions, please email us at webmaster@hullandhull.com or leave a...

Hull on Estates #410 - Volunteering with Junior Achievement of Canada 16.03.2015 9:15

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Nick Esterbauer discuss their experience volunteering with Junior Achievement of Canada and the importance of teaching youth about financial planning. Should you have any questions, please email us at webmaster@hullandhull.com, or leave a comment on our blog page.

Hull on Estates #409 - Frequently asked questions about the Estate Administration Tax Act 11.03.2015 10:38

Today on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Josh Eisen discuss the new regulation under the Estate Administration Tax Act, 1998 and answer some frequently asked questions about the regulation. Should you have any questions, please email us at webmaster@hullandhull.com, or leave a comment on our blog page.

Hull on Estates #408 - Foundations and charitable gifting options 02.03.2015 12:49

Today on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Noah Weisberg discuss the use of foundations, in particular the Toronto Foundation, as a charitable gifting option to consider with individuals who wish to provide to a charity. Should you have any questions, please email us at webmaster@hullandhull.com, or leave a comment on our blog page.

Hull on Estates #407 - Parson v. McGovern 27.02.2015 12:43

Today on Hull on Estates, Jonathon Kappy and Stuart Clark discuss the recent Parson v. McGovern decision and the circumstances under which a court may compel an Estate Trustee to make an interim distribution to the beneficiaries. Should you have any questions, please email us at webmaster@hullandhull.com, or leave a comment on our blog page.

Hull on Estates #406 - Restitution for the Elderly Client 19.02.2015 13:15

Today on Hull on Estates, Moira Visoiu and Paul Trudelle discuss an article presented at the OBA entitled Restitution for the Elderly Client, which looks at ways in which the law of Restitution, and the principle of unjust enrichment, can be particularly helpful for elderly clients who seek to recover assets that were transferred inadvertently. Should you have any questions, please email us at web...

Hull on Estates #405 - Carter v. Canada and estate planning issues 09.02.2015 13:06

Today on Hull on Estates, Andrea Buncic and Noah Weisberg discuss the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision of Carter v. Canada and its relevancy to estate planning issues. Should you have any questions, please email us at webmaster@hullandhull.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Hull on Estates #404 - The decision of Spence v. BMO Trust Company 06.02.2015 7:27

Today on Hull on Estates, Natalia R. Angelini and Doreen So discuss the newly released controversial decision pertaining to Spence v. BMO Trust Company. If you have any questions, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Hull on Estates #403 - Costs in litigation 23.01.2015 10:27

Today on Hull on Estates, Noah Weisberg and Paul Trudelle discuss the recent Court of Appeal decision of Heston-Cook v. Schneider and the effects this has on cost awards in estate matters, including blended awards. Noah Weisberg and Paul Trudelle also discuss the Court of Appeal decision of Sawdon Estate v. Sawdon, which applies blended awards. If you have any questions, please email us at hull.la...

New Regulations under the EATA 13.01.2015 11:27