Hull on Estates

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.

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Rick Bickhram discuss obtaining a return of certificate of appointment with reference to the Estate of Donna-Rae Prong, Deceased. 2011 ONSC 632 (CanLII) If you have any comments, please send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog.

This week on Hull on Estates, Craig Vander Zee and Natalia Angelini reflect upon the recent Ontario Bar Association Trusts & Estates Year End Dinner, which was held May 31, 2011 in the Distillery District here in Toronto. 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 refer to the case Quinlan v. Caron. Specifically, they discuss how this case relates to a summary judgment motion in respect of a will challenge. 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, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss a fairly new investment vehicle that has been set up by the Canadian Government to allow for Canadians with disabilities and their families to save for the future. More specifically, this podcast discusses how one can use this investment fund as an estate planning tool. If you have any comments, send us an email at hullandhul...

This week on Hull on Estates, Craig Vander Zee and Sharon Davis discuss the Law Society of Upper Canada's recent program The Six-Minute Estates Lawyer 2011, which was held on April 27, 2011. This annual program featured a series of speakers including Hull & Hull LLP own Suzana Popovic-Montag, Craig Vander Zee and Jordan Atin.

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss how an individual can seek an accounting. Specifically, they refer to the case Ekelshot-Kumeli. et al v. Bradley.

This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Sarah Halsted discuss the paper "How to Draft A Will - Minimizing the Risk of Liability to You" by Corina S. Weigl. More specifically, they discuss tips for estate planning such as; how to take instructions, how to draft a will, how to see that it is duly executed and lastly, the importance of reporting to your client once the will has been execut...

This week on Hull on Estates Sharon Davis and Natalia Angelini discuss a recent article in Canadian Lawyer Magazine 4 Students "10 Things You Really Need to Know to Practise Law". Specifically, this article discusses "what more you need to know besides the law?" If you have any questions or comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog.