Hull On Estates

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 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 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 . 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 Saman Jaffery discuss the recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision in .  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 practitioners. 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 Moira Visoiu discuss the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Carrigan v. Carrigan Estate.  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 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 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 .   If you have any questions, please e-mail us at 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 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 . 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 Nadia Harasymowycz discuss Digital Assets, including , and the   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 Moira Visoiu discuss separation agreements and the effects they have on beneficiaries rights on intestacy under the . 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 Stuart Clark discuss domicile with reference to the Alberta Court of Appeal decision of the . 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 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 or leave a comment on our blog page.  

Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Jonathon Kappy discuss the law of trusts and matrimonial homes. A link to the case mentioned can be found . If you have any questions, please email us at or leave a comment on our blog page.

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Moira Visoiu discuss retaining an expert in elder care. Specifically, they mention a private company that can provide an assessment or wellness plan. Paul and Moira also discuss how these plans can be used in preparing for the future as well as in litigious settings.   Please email us at or leave a comment on our blog if you have any questions. 

Today on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Saman Jaffery podcast on joint family ventures (post ). In particular, they discuss the recent decision in . 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 Saman Jaffery speak about the recent decision in regarding applications under the . Please email us at or leave a comment on our blog if you have any questions. 

Today on Hull on Estates David Smith and Moira Visoiu discuss New Year’s resolutions for legal practitioners. Specifically, they refer to the December 2012 issue of . A few of the best practices mentioned are the use of checklists, time management tools as well as tips for thorough documentation.  Please email or leave a comment on our blog if you have any questions. 

This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Stuart Clark discuss mistakes made in the drafting of a will. Specifically, they discuss will rectifications and mention Lipson v. Lipson, 2009 CanLII 66904 (ON SC), which can be found . Please email us at or leave a comment on our blog if you have any questions.  

Today on Hull on Estates, David Morgan Smith and our newest associate, Jonathon Kappy, discuss the evolution of the Limitations Act and the impact of the discoverability principle on claims against the estate. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at or leave a comment on our blog page.