Hull on Estates

Today on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Jonathon Kappy discuss the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Chambers Estate in which the court clarifies the distinction and application of an Estate Trustee’s renunciation, removal and passing over. If you have any questions, please email us at hullandhull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Stuart Clark discuss the recent case of Kiperchuk v. The Queen, and whether an RRSP that passes to a designated beneficiary on death is available to CRA to satisfy the deceased’s tax debt. If you have any questions, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Holly LeValliant discuss whether an estate freeze can be considered a fraudulent conveyance. David and Holly discuss the Ontario Superior Court of Justice case Reisman v. Reisman 2012 ONSC 3148 and compare it to the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Stone v. Stone 2001 CanLII 24110 (ON CA). If you have any questions, please e-mail us at hull.lawyers@gm...

Today on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Saman Jaffery discuss the proposed changes to the taxation of trusts and estates. They also mention a recent blog by Ian Hull, and a consultation paper for the proposed legislation. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com.

Today on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Stuart Clark discuss family law in trusts and estates litigation. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Noah Weisberg and Natalia Angelini discuss the probate of a lost will and the case out of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Thierman Estate v. Thurman. A link to the case can be found here. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Jonathon Kappy discuss priorities in payment of estate debts, equalization, dependant support and bequests. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Holly LeValliant and Natalia Angelini discuss what happens to a home held in joint-tenancy when, after death, the deceased individual’s estate is pushed into bankruptcy. If you have any questions, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Nadia Harasymowycz and David Smith discuss Resealing of Guardianship Orders from Foreign Jurisdictions. If you have any questions, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Saman Jaffery discuss one of the presentations at the recent STEP Canada Conference, titled “Ethical Red Flags for the Estate and Trust Adviser: What to Watch for and What to Do.” A link to the article can be found here. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Moira Visoiu discuss the differing ways in which the law treats married spouses and common law spouses. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Stuart Clark discuss a recent paper presented at the 6 Minute Estates Lawyer titled “Expert Evidence in Trust and Estate Litigation,” by Eric N. Hoffstein and Ira Stuchberry. If you have any questions, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Jonathon Kappy discuss procedural nuances on a passing of accounts application. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Jonathon Kappy discuss issues involving minors and incapables. Specifically, they discuss accepting payment into court for the benefit of individuals under the age of majority as well as various statutes dealing with accepting payment into court. Please leave a comment or send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Noah Weisberg discuss dependant support claims with respect to a recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. A link to the case can be found here. If you have any questions, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Saman Jaffery discuss the recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision in McConnell v. Huxtable. This recent decision considers what limitation period applies in respect of a constructive trust claim in connection with real property in a family law context. As David and Saman discuss, this decision also provides guidance to estate lawyers and practiti...

Today on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Moira Visoiu discuss the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Carrigan v. Carrigan Estate. A link to the case can be found here. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Jonathon Kappy discuss a recent article in the March 2013 issue of The Advocates’ Journal titled “Judges’ Tips for Young Advocates” by Gillian Kerr. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Noah Weisberg and David Smith discuss the role of oral contracts in estate law. A link to the case can be found here. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Stuart Clark and Natalia Angelini discuss two of the most interesting cases of 2012 - Rasouli v. Sunnybrook Health Services Centre and another case dealing with proprietary estoppel. If you have any questions, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss the recent 2012 decision of Zinn v. Bergren. You can read about the case here. If you have any questions, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss Digital Assets, including what happens to Facebook accounts when we die, and the possibility of a Facebook profile becoming the subject of a lawsuit. If you have any questions, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Moira Visoiu discuss separation agreements and the effects they have on beneficiaries rights on intestacy under the Succession Law Reform Act. If you have any questions, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Stuart Clark discuss domicile with reference to the Alberta Court of Appeal decision of the Foote Estate. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Noah Weisberg speak about the recent CLE program, “Advising the Elderly Client”, and more specifically on a paper written by Margaret E. Rintoul titled “Tax Planning for Estates: You Can’t Always Get What You Want”. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog page.