Hull On Estates

Today on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Holly LeValliant discuss a recent case , where the Applicant developed Parkinson’s Disease, which made it impossible for her to live in the matrimonial home. Accordingly, the Estate argued that at the valuation date (the date of death of the deceased), the property was not ordinarily occupied by the Applicant and therefore was not a matrimonial home pursuant to the . David and Holly discuss the broader implications of the issue in the Estates and Guardianship contexts. If you have any questions, please email us at  or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Joshua Eisen discuss solicitor’s notes when taking instructions for a will. Rodney Hull’s Checklist for Solicitors Preparing Wills in Situations Indicating A Need for Special Care in Taking Instructions can be accessed . If you have any questions, please email us at or leave a comment on our blog page. 

Today on Hull on Estate, Crystal O’Donnell and David Smith discuss the issues surrounding gifts in mortis causa. If you have any questions, please email us at  or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Andrea Buncic and Paul Trudelle discuss the importance of giving thought to your pets when planning your estate or drafting your will. If you have any questions, please email us at  or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Jonathon Kappy and Josh Eisen discuss the issue of standing to object to a will and motions to have notices of objection removed. If you have any questions, please email us at or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Moira Visoiu and Jonathon Kappy discuss when an application should be converted to an action. If you have any questions, please email us at or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Stuart Clark discuss the resignation, retirement and renunciation of executors and trustees. If you have any questions, please email us at or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Noah Weisberg discuss the power of attorney for personal care based on the case out of British Columbia,  about how to plan for advanced directives as it applies to living wills. If you have any questions, please email us at or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Jonathon Kappy discuss the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in 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 or leave a comment on our blog page.

Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Stuart Clark discuss the recent case of , 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 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 .

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 by Ian Hull, and a for the proposed legislation. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at .

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 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 . If you have any questions, please e-mail us at 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 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 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 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 . If you have any questions, please e-mail us at 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 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 or leave a comment on our blog page.