Hull on Estates
By The Lawyers of Hull & Hull LLP
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Podcast Description
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 Episode #278 – Lessons from Recent Cases | This week on Hull on Estates Natalia Angelini and Moira Visoiu discuss two recent decisions from the Ontario Superior Courts of Justice. Although not estates cases, Ferrara v. Lorenzetti and Koepcke v. Webster include elements that are important for estates planning solicitors. If you have any questions, then please send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail or leave us a comment on our blog. | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #277 - Creative Claims against Real Property | This week on Hull on Estates David Smith and Holly LeValliant discuss creative claims that can be asserted against real property in the estates context. Specifically, they discuss the role for creative counsel to play in developing an argument to assist individuals who are not on the title of a property, but who still have a claim in equity to the property. Please send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com if you have any questions. You can also leave us a comment on our blog. | 2/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #276 - Representing Individuals with Mental Illness | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss representing individuals with mental illness. More specifically, they refer to an article in Briefly Speaking and reinforce the importance of overcoming personal prejudices, maintaining confidentiality and respecting a client’s instructions. Please send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com if you have any questions. You can also leave us a comment on our blog. | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #275 - Designation of Beneficiaries | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Natalia Angelini discuss a decision out of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that deals with designation of beneficiaries under RRSPs and policies of insurance. The case, Orpin v. Littlechild et al, 2011 ONSC 7695 (CanLII), illustrates how the court determines whether a designation of beneficiaries applies in specific circumstances. If you have any comments, send us and email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 1/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #274 - Charitable Giving | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Saman Jaffery discuss Charitable Giving and Estate Planning. If you have any questions or comments, please send us an email at hull.lawyers.gmail.com or visit our blog at estatelaw.hullandhull.com | 12/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #273 - Summary Judgment Rule Decision | This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Holly LeValliant discuss the Summary Judgment Rule decision. More specifically, they discuss the significance of the decision and whether it will expand the use of summary judgment. If you have any comments or questions, please visit our blog or send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com. | 12/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #271 - Section 72 of the Succession Law Reform Act | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Natalia Angelini discuss dependant support claims and the impact of assets falling under Section 72 of the Succession Law Reform Act. If you have any questions or comments, please send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 12/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #270 - General Trust Concepts | This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss General Trust Concepts and Issues while giving a brief and general overview. If you have any comments or questions, please send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 12/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #269 - Terminating Inheritance Rights | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Saman Jaffery discuss a paper presented by Ian Hull and co-authored by Suzana Popovic-Montag at the Estates and Trusts Summit held on November 9, 2011. The topic of their discussion is Terminating Inheritance Rights. | 11/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #268 - Entitlements of a Child | 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 information on Nadia Harasymowycz, click here | 11/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #267 - How to Have a Guardian of Property Appointed Through Court Application | 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. | 11/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #266 - Back to Basics: Intestate Succession | 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. | 10/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #265 - Minor Children and Dependant Support Applications | 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. | 10/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode # 264 - The Dependant's Support Application | 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. | 10/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #263 - POA Issues | 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. | 10/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #262 - Continuing Legal Education Programs | 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. | 9/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode #261 - S. 37 of the Substitute Decisions Act | 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. | 9/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #260 - Case comment on Kazarian v Fraser | 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. | 9/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #259 - Fiduciary Duty and the Obligation to Pass Accounts | 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. | 8/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #258 - When Meeting Your Lawyer For the First Time - What You Both Need to Know | 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 occur when meeting with a lawyer for the first time. | 8/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #257 - ERAssure - New E&O Protection for Executors | 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 hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 8/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #256 - Speaking to Win - The Art of Effective Speaking for Lawyers | 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 on our blog. | 8/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #255 - Digital Assets and Estate Planning | 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. | 7/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #254 - Equalization Payments | 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. | 7/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #253 - Equalization Application | 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. | 7/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #252 - Canadian Donor Guide | 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. | 6/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #251 - Return of a Certificate of Appointment | 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. | 6/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #250 - OBA Trusts & Estates Section Year End Dinner | 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. | 6/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #249 - Summary Judgment | 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. | 5/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #248 - Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) | 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 hullandhull@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. Click here for more information on David Smith. Click here for more information on Nadia Harasymowycz. | 5/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode # 247 - The Six-Minute Estates Lawyer 2011 | 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. | 5/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode # 246 - Obtaining An Accounting | 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. | 4/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode # 245 - Estate Planning for New Lawyers | 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 executed with a final reporting letter. | 4/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode # 243 - 10 Things You Really Need to Know to Practise Law | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode # 243 - Interpretation of Wills | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 3/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #242 - Removing Estate Trustees | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 3/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #241 - Paper Reduction in the Law Office | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 3/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #240 - 10 tips: lawyer-client communication | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 3/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode # 239 - Institute | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 2/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode # 238 - Second Marriage Planning Issues | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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HOE 238 | -- | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #237 - Dependent Support | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 2/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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HOE # 237 | -- | 2/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode # 236 - Parental Support | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 1/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #235 - Breakfast Series | This week on Hull on Estates, Nadia Harasymowycz and Craig Vander Zee discuss the Hull and Hull LLP breakfast series that was held on January 13, 2010. This breakfast series was accredited by the Law Society for professionalism requirements and continuing professionalism. | 1/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #234 - Subset of a dependent support claim | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 1/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Reflections | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 12/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #232 - Mutual Wills | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 12/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #231 - Preparing for Trial | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 11/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #230 - Remedies for Breach of Duty by an Attorney for Property | This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Julia Evans discuss remedies for breach of fiduciary duty by attorneys for property acting on behalf of their incapable grantors. | 11/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #229 - Continuing Legal Education | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 11/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode # 228 - Service and Social Media | Alison McEwen and Cheryl Robertson 12.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:L | 11/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #227 - Avoiding Negligence Claims in a Wills File | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 10/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #226 - Summary of the Hull & Hull Breakfast Seminar | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss the recent quarterly Hull & Hull breakfast seminar. The topics discussed at the seminar include: • Family matters and their relation to estates, specifically separations and divorce. • The effect of handwritten changes on wills. • Suicide notes and the effect they may have on the distribution on an estate | 10/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #225 - Trust Law, Foreign Trust and Trustee Cases | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 10/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #224 - A Recent Decision Setting Aside an Unopposed Judgment Passing Accounts | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 10/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #223 - Forensic Document Examination and Estate Litigation | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 9/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #222- Continuing Professional Development | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 9/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode # 221 - Designation of Beneficiaries under the Insurance Act | This week on Hull on Estates, David and Nadia discuss issues that arise surrounding the designation of beneficiaries under the Insurance Act and how they interact with provisions in testamentary documents. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 9/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #220 - Estate Planning and Assisted Human Reproduction | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 9/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #219 - Estate Distribution | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 8/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #218 - Morgan (Estate) v. Morgan, 2010 BCCA 299 | This week on Hull on Estates Paul Trudelle and Rick Bickhram discuss the case of Morgan (Estate) v. Morgan out of the British Columbia Court of Appeal. The issues examined are timing, fulfillment of conditions under court orders and how this case is relevant to others in similar situations. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPreservation of Rights in Pending Litigation - Hull on Estates #217 | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 8/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHull on Estates #216 - How to Pursue Recovery | This week on Hull on Estates Chris Graham and Natalia Angelini discuss how to pursue recovery when one thinks that a trustee or fiduciary has absconded with funds. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 8/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #215 - Orders Giving Directions in the Context of a Will Challenge | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 7/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #213 - Intensive Wills and Estates Workshop | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 7/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode # 212 - Observations Pertaining to Estates and Trusts Law | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 7/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #211 - Recap: OBA Trust and Estates Section | This week on Hull on Estates Craig Vander Zee and Chris Graham change the pace by recapping the OBA Trust and Estates Section, year end dinner that on June 1, 2010. Held in the distillery district, the evening was a tribute to those who had won awards and an opportunity to pay tribute to the Honourable Justice Cullity. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.laywers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 6/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #210 - Solicitors Duty of Care | This week on Hull on Estates Paul Trudelle and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss a recent decision out of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Honourable Justice Newbould. This decision deals with the issues of powers of attorney and the role of a solicitor in drafting the power of attorney and the obligations and duties that the solicitor may have due to others. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comments on out blog. | 6/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #209 - Assisted Suicide | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 6/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #208- Rule of Pecore | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode #207 - Proprietary Estoppel | This week on Hull on Estate Rick Bickhram and Nadia M. Harasymowycz discuss proprietary estoppel, what it is and the three specific elements that are necessary to establish proprietary estoppel. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 5/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #206- Rules | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 5/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dinner with the Honorable Estates List Judges- Hull on Estates #205 | This week on Hull on Estates Paul Trudelle and Natalia Angelini discuss their attendance at the Dinner with the Honorable Estates List Judges hosted by the OBA on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. If you have any comments, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our blog. | 4/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBequests to Minors – Hull on Estates #204 | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" SemiHidden="false" | 4/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trustee Liability - Part 2 - Hull on Estates #203 | This week on Hull on Estates, Bianca La Neve and Craig Vander Zee continue their discussion on ways to protect a Trustee from liability, particularly discussing the removal and/or replacement of a Trustee. If you have any comments, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our blog. | 3/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trustee Liability - Hull on Estates #202 | This week on Hull on Estates, Bianca La Neve and Craig Vander Zee discuss ways to protect a Trustee from liability. If you have any comments, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our blog. | 3/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Capacity Litigation - Hull on Estates #201 | This week on Hull on Estates, Sharon Davis and Chris Graham discuss recent capacity litigation cases. If you have any comments, please email is at hull.lawyers@gmail or leave us a comment on our blog. | 3/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Estate Trustee Appointment - Hull on Estates #200 | This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Paul Trudelle discuss conflicting applications to apply for an appointment as Estate Trustee without a Will. If you have any comments, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our blog. Natalia R. Angelini - Click here for more information on Natialia Angelini. Paul E. Trudelle - Click here for more information on Paul Trudelle. | 2/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sibling Rivalry - Hull on Estates #199 | This week on Hull on Estates, Sharon Davis and David Smith discuss sibling rivalry. If you have any comments, please email us at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our blog. | 2/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will Interpretation - Hull on Estates #198 | This week on Hull on Estates, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag discuss Will interpretation. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 2/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Power of Attorney - Hull on Estates #197 | This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss when Power of Attorney should be executed. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 2/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Civil Proceedings - Hull on Estates #196 | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Chris Graham discuss the amendments to civil procedure, effective January 1st, 2010. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 1/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Guardianship Applications - Hull on Estates #195 | This week on Hull on Estates, Nadia Harasymowycz and Paul Trudelle discuss the costs involved in guardianship applications. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 1/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Evidence Primer - Hull on Estates #194 | This week on Hull on Estates, Bianca La Neve and David Smith discuss evidentiary issues particularly the admissibility of business records. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. Bianca V. La Neve - Click here for more information on Bianca La Neve. David Morgan Smith - Click here for more information on David Smith. | 1/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Year's Resolutions and Reviewing Estate Plans - Hull on Estates #193 | This week on Hull on Estates, Craig Vander Zee and Bianca La Neve discuss New Year's resolutions from a legal perspective and talk about reviewing estate plans. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. Craig R. Vander Zee - Click here for more information on Craig Vander Zee. Bianca V. La Neve - Click here for more information on Bianca La Neve. | 12/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Insurance Policies - Hull on Estates #192 | This week on Hull on Estates, Rick Bickhram and Natalia Angelini discuss the estate of Michael Galliford Richardson, specifically in regard to insurance policies. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 12/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rodney Hull Q.C., LSM - Hull on Estates #191 | This week on Hull on Estates, Megan Connolly and Craig Vander Zee talk about the passing of Rodney Hull, founding partner of Hull & Hull LLP. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 12/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Property Guardian Applications - Hull on Estates #190 | This week on Hull on Estates, Craig Vander Zee and Natalia Angelini discuss property guardian applications. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 11/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dueling Power of Attorney - Hull on Estates #189 | This week on Hull on Estates, Sharon Davis and Natalia Angelini discuss dueling Power of Attorney based on a paper written by Jordon Atin. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog | 11/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cost Decisions and Estate Litigation - Hull on Estates #188 | This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss cost decisions and estate litigation. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 11/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Negligence Regarding Estates and Wills - Hull on Estates #187 | This week on Hull on Estates, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag discuss negligence in the area of solicitors working with estates and Wills. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 11/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Terminology in Civil Proceedings – Hull on Estates #186 | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Christopher Graham discuss some of the words and terminology commonly used in civil proceedings. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 11/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unworthy to Inherit - Hull on Estates #185 | This week on Hull on Estates, Bianca La Neve and Natalia Angelini discuss a recent application to declare a Beneficiary unworthy on inheriting an estate. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 10/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Selecting an Estate Trustee - Hull on Estates #184 | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Sarah Fitzpatrick discuss considerations relevant to the testator's selection of an Estate Trustee when preparing a Will. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 10/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Undue Influence - Hull on Estates #183 | This week on Hull on Estates, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag follow up a discussion about undue influence that took place at Hull & Hull’s Breakfast Series on Sept. 24th, 2009. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 10/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Contempt Motions - Hull on Estates #181 | This week on Hull on Estates, Sharon Davis and Craig Vander Zee discuss contempt motions, specifically in relation to the passing of accounts. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 9/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Will Clauses - Hull on Estates #180 | This week Bianca La Neve and Sarah Fitzpatrick discuss lesser known Will clauses to consider when preparing a Will. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 9/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Asset Management - Hull on Estates #179 | This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Christopher Graham discuss the general principles of asset management for various types of fiduciaries. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 9/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Family Law Act - Hull on Estates #178 | This week on Hull on Estates Paul Trudelle and Sarah Fitzpatrick discuss the Family Law Act and the elections of equalizations under the Act. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 9/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Discussing Your Estate Plans - Hull on Estates #177 | This week on Hull on Estates, Sharon Davis and Jordan Atin talk about the importance of discussing your estate plans with your family before you pass away . They relate this to a recent article that Jordan Atin wrote on Michael Jackson’s Will. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 8/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Admissible Evidence - Hull on Estates #176 | This week on Hull on Estates, Rick Bickhram and Megan Connolly discuss what types of evidence are admissible throughout the interpretation of a Will. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 8/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tax Issues - Hull on Estates #175 | This week on Hull on Estates, Ian Hull discusses tax issues, specifically those concerning Canadian clients who are leaving the country. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 8/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unjust Enrichment - Hull on Estates #174 | This week on Hull on Estates, Diane Vieira and Rick Bickhram discuss a recent decision from Judge Daley regarding unjust enrichment, using the case of Simonin vs. Simonin as a background to explain the issues surrounding unjust enrichment. Simonin v. Simonin, 2008 CanLII 58155 (ON S.C.) if you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 8/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #173 - Capacity Assessments | This week on Hull on Estates, Diane Vieira and Jonathan Morse discuss capacity assessments, the requirements for assessors under the Substitute Decisions Act, and who assesses capacity under what circumstances. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="t | 7/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #172 - The Willis Estate Case | The Willis Estate Case - Hull on Estates Episode #172 This week on Hull on Estates, Bianca La Neve and Rick Bickhram discuss the recent decision of Justice Brown regarding the Willis Estate case and the issues that can arise during contempt proceedings and appropriate sentencing in the field of estate and trust litigation. Re Willis Estate, 2009 CanLII 30681 (Ont.S.C.J.) If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 7/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 171 - Mutual Wills | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {mso-style-priority:99; color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; color:purple; mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 | 7/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 170 - Parties Under Disability | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-alt:Calibri; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {mso-style-priority:99; color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; color:purple; mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning Natalia Angelini and Bianca La Neve discuss parties under disability. The look into how they are represented in proceedings and who has the authority to do so. If you have any comments, send us an email at hullandhull@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 7/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episdoe 169 - News Stories That Impact Estate Litigation | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-alt:Calibri; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {mso-style-priority:99; color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; color:purple; mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} This week on Hull on Estates Jonathan Morse and David Smith discuss some big stories that have occurred in the news lately that have potential impact on those who practice estate litigation. They take a look at the death of Michael Jackson and the decision made by the courts in regards to the sentencing of Bernard Madoff. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 7/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 168 - Taking Evidence Before Trial | This week on Hull on Estates Bianca La Neve and Natalia Angelini discuss taking evidence before trial . They talk about the procedure for witnesses who may not be available at trial, which involves preserving their evidence beforehand so it is available prior to the trial. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 167 - Knowledge Management | This week on Hull on Estates Paul Trudelle and Sharon Davis discuss Knowledge Management; what it is and how it can assist lawyers and clients. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 6/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 166 - The Estate Trustee During Litigation | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-alt:Calibri; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {mso-style-priority:99; color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; color:purple; mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} This week on Hull on Estates Megan Connolly and Craig Vander Zee discuss the topic of the estate trustee during litigation (ETDL). Their discussion is based off a paper Paul Trudelle prepared and spoke about at the Hull and Hull breakfast series on June 4, 2009. They look at the circumstances when you would need an ETDL, the procedure for app | 6/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 165 - The Decision of Justice Brown | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {mso-style-priority:99; color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; color:purple; mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} This week on Hull on Estates, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag discuss the recent decision of Re Pearsall. In this decision, Justice Brown offers clarification on the issue of where applications involving estates may be commenced. Paul Trudelle has previously written a post | 6/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #164 - Terminating or Varying a Trust | This week on Hull on Estates, Jonathan Morse and Natalia Angelini discuss trusts; specifically the discuss terminating or varying a trust. They look at an article by Debra Stevens and give their thoughts. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 5/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #163 - Useful Clauses in a Will | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Sarah Hyndman Fitzpatrick discuss various clauses in a will that may be useful in certain circumstances, such as carrying on a business, exclusion of illegitimates, or RESP's. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog. | 5/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 162 - The Distinction Between Bringing Motions and Commencing Proceedings | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {mso-style-priority:99; color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; color:purple; mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} This week on Hull on Estates Rick Bickhram and Chris Graham discuss some important distinctions between bringing motions and commencing proceedings in the estates context as opposed to general civil litigation. They look at this in the context of applications, motions and statements of claim. If you have any comments, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gma | 5/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 161 - Q + A with Rodney Hull | This week on Hull on Estates Jonathan Morse interviews Rodney Hull about his career as a lawyer. He discusses how he got started in estate litigation, how Hull and Hull was founded, how the practice of estate litigation has changed and the effect of electronic means of communicating on the practice of law. Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException | 5/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 160 - The Unique Characteristics of the Estate Retainier | This week on Hull on Estates, Ian Hull and Suzana Popvic-Montag discuss the question of retainers. This topic comes from a seminar at the Law Society of Upper Canada where they had several practitioners in different areas come and talk about their retainers. The question of retainers is a broad question that affects all practices in a similar way. Specifically Ian and Suzana discuss the unique characteristics of the estate retainier and some of the things they use at their firm to help deliniate their job Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 5/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 159 - Henson Trusts | This week on Hull on Estates, Rick Bickhram and Sarah Fitzpatrick discuss Henson trusts (also called absolute discretionary trusts). They consider the use of such trusts to benefit disabled persons, and how best to protect the assets (typically an inheritance) as well as the right to collect government benefits and assistance." Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 4/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 158 - The Role of the Office of the Public Guardian Trustee | This week on Hull on Estates, Diane Vieira and Bianca La Neve discuss the role of the Office of the Public Guardian Trustee (PGT) in passings of accounts. They talk about the role of this government body whose job it is to protect the interests of incapable persons, charities and absentees. They discuss the things to keep in mind when serving the PGT and common issues seen on passings of accounts. Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 4/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 157 - Administration Bonds | This week on Hull on Estates, Megan Connolly and Paul Trudelle discuss administration bonds; what they are, when they are required, why they are required and dispensing with the administration bond in certain cases. In Particular they refer to the Henderson decision, a recent decision out of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that deals with the issue of dispensing with an administration bond and what is required. Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 4/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 156 - Estate Needs and Will Needs for Someone With a Dependant | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="fal | 4/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 155 - Court Proceedings Involving the Substitute Decisions Act and the Health Care Consent Act | This week on Hull on Estates Diane Vieira and Bianca La Neve discuss some issues they've been encountering concerning court proceeding involving the Substitute Decisions Act and the Health Care Consent Act. They talk about the need for a capacity assessment and who you go to for a capacity assessment, the issue of notice periods and the right of an incapable person in proceedings under the Substitute Decisions Act. Feel free to send us an email at hull.laywers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 3/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 154 - The Legal and Substantive Role of the Executor | This week on Hull on Estates Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag discuss the legal and substantive role of the executor at the time of death. They focus on the question of who has right and control over the body and refer to the 2001 decision of Sopinka vs. Sopinka. Feel free to send us an email at hull.laywers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 3/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 153 - Powers of Attorney for Personal Care | This week on Hull on Estates Diane Vieira and Natalia Angelini discuss powers of attorney for personal care. They refer to a paper by Mark Handelman on the subject. They point out that even though powers of attorney often garners less attention and is the subject of less disputes that it should still be carefully thought out. Feel free to send us an email at hull.laywers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 3/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 152 - Amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure | This week on Hull on Estates Rick Bickhram and Paul Trudelle discuss the amendments to the rules of civil procedure that have be set out by the government and come into effect on January 1, 2010. The purpose of these amendments is to provide the civil justice system with a means of being more affordable and accessible. Feel free to send us an email at hull.laywers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 3/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 151 - Protection For a Trustee Against Personal Liability | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="fal | 2/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 150 - Insolvency issues when dealing with estates | This week on Hull on Estates Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag discuss insolvency issues and banking issues when dealing with estates now that we are in a more uncertain economy. Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 2/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 149 - Tucker and Tucker Estate Will Challenge | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="fal | 2/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 148 - Estate Planning in Uncertain Economic Times | This week on Hull on Estates David Smith and Sarah Hyndman Fitzpatrick talk about estate planning in uncertain economic times. They discuss how the current economic situation has impacted estate planning and litigation and new tools (such as the "Tax Free Savings Account") to consider in creating your estate plan. Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog | 2/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 147 - Compensation paid to guardians of property | This week on Hull and Estates Jonathan Morse and Christopher Graham discuss the topic of guardianship and particularly the compensation that would be paid to the guardians of property. They look at legislation, case law and practice notes for guardians and practitioners to keep in mind. Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog | 1/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 146 - Short-circuiting the frivolous will challenge | This week on Hull on Estates Natalia Angelini and Craig Vander Zee discuss the frivoulous will challenge from the perspective of how you might short-circuit it. Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="fa | 1/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 145 - The decision of Frye vs. Frye | This week on Hull on Estates Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag look at the decision of Frye vs. Frye, a case that was released in September 2008. It is an important case from a litigation standpoint as well as a state planning standpoint. Their discussion deals with the analysis of what will happen to the family business. Feel free to send us an email at hull.laywers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 1/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 144 - Discussion of the case of Warren and Gilbert from Ontario Reports Dec 26th issue | This week on Hull and Estates, David Smith and Rick Bickhram, discuss the case of Warren and Gilbert from the Dec. 26th issue of Ontario Reports. This case is interesting because it touches on procedural and substantive issue relevant to both estates practitioners and family law practitioners. /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:&quot;Cambria Math&quot;; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 159 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:&quot;&quot;; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --&gt;a , discus Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 1/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 143 - Procedural decisions that came out of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" SemiHidden="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat= | 12/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 142 - The formal requirements to make a valid Will in Ontario | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <u3:Lsd | 12/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 141 - Transition of Disabled Minors into Adulthood | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="fal | 12/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 140 - Managing Estate Issues | This week on Hull on Estates, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag talk about how to manage an estate dispute as opposed to preventing it. They use an example of a joint account shared between 'Mom' and 'daughter' to examine the best way to approach posthumous problems and misunderstandings. Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 12/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 139 - Rose v. Rose | This week on Hull on Estates, Rodney Hull and Jonathan Morse discuss the case of Rose v. Rose [24ETR(3D)217 or 81OR(3D)349]. The case is valuable and instructive as it raises questions about rectification, rescission and removal of the trustees. Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 12/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 138 - The Concept of Ethical Wills | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" SemiHidden="false" UnhideWhenUsed="false" QFormat= | 11/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 137 - Offers to Settle in the Context of a Will Challenge | This week on Hull on Estates, Craig Vander Zee and Bianca La Neve talk about offers to settle in the context of a will challenge. The explain the difference between a will challenge and civil litigation and discuss serveral examples of will challenge cases. Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 11/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 136 - The Family Law Act and division of property problems | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <w:LsdException Locked= | 11/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 135 - Dealing with Estate Issues That Arise Immediately Upon Death | This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Natalia Angelini talk about estate issues that arise immediately upon death. Duties include locating the will, making funeral arrangements and being responsible to see the intentions of the testator preserved. Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 11/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 134 - The Law as it Affects Older Adults | This week on Hull on Estates, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag discuss a recent consultation paper from the Law Commission of Ontario(LCO) titled: The Law as it Affects Older Adults. The LCO has initiated a project to develop a legal frameworkfor the law as it affects older persons and will be essential in addressing the needs and experiences of this group. Feel free to send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 10/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 133 - The Interrelationship Between a Guardian of Property and a Trustee Under a Testamentary Trust | This week on Hull on Estates, Rick Bickhram and David M. Smith discuss the complications that can arise when an incapable person is both the subject of a guardianship order and the beneficiary of a testamentary trust. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 10/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 132 - Testamentary Capacity Issues | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Natalia Angelini discuss testamentary capacity issues as they arise in estate matters. Wills require the highest level of capacity and testators need to demonstrate that they are of a sound and disposing mind. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 10/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 131 - Piszczek v. Zurawska | This week on Hull on Estates, Christopher Graham and Paul Trudelle discuss the recent decision in the case of Piszczek v. Zurawska that demonstrates the application of a resulting trust of joint accounts. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 10/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 130 - A Review of Dependant Support Claims | This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Jonathan Morse review some of the recent podcasts and hone in on some of the evidentiary requirements of a common-law spousal relationship as it relates to dependant support claims under the Succession Law Reform Act. They look at some recent case law and some of the requirements under the Ontario statute. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 9/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 129 - Fiduciary Accounting | This week on Hull on Estates, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag discuss fiduciary accounting. Who is a fiduciary and what is a fiduciary's duty to account? They cite several cases that illustrate fiduciary accounting rules: Re Taerk, [1975] O.R. 482 (C.A.).Re Silver Estate, (1999) 31 E.T.R. (2nd) 256.Roger Estate v. Leung, [2001] O.J. No. 2171.Fair v. Campbell Estate, 2002 3 E.T.R. 3rd 67, Langdon J.Fareed v. Wood, 2005 WL 1460361 (Ont. S.C.J.).McAllister Estate v. Hudgin, 2008 CanLII 42213 (ON S.C.) Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 9/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 128 - Attorneyship Issues | Natalia Angelini and Chris Graham discuss attorneyship issues - specifically solicitor's liability with respect to powers of attorney and an attorney's duty to account. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 9/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 127 - Variation of Trusts | Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} Craig Vander Zee and Bianca La Neve discuss variation of trusts, with an emphasis on the Variation of Trusts Act and approval of variations of trusts on behalf of minor, unascertained, unborn or contingent beneficiaries. The well-known case of R. v. Irving (1975), 11. O.R. (2d) 42 (H.C.) is discussed. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 9/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 126 - Tracking Down Heirs | This week on Hull on Estates, Diane Vieira and Rick Bickhram discuss the issue of when an estate trustee is responsible to search for potential heirs to an estate. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 9/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 125 - Estate Planning for the Newly Separated Spouse | This week on Hull on Estates, Ian and Suzana bring us up to date on what has been happening at Hull and Hull over the summer. Jordan Atin appeared on Canada AM to talk about how to avoid The Family War. They have also added two books to their recommended reading list: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1073750139 0 0 159 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {mso-style-priority:99; color:blue; mso-themecolor:hyperlink; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; color:purple; mso-themecolor:followedhyperlink; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:10.0pt; line-height:115%;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-s | 8/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 124 - Passing of Accounts and a Joint Retainer | This week on Hull on Estates, Craig Vander Zee and David Smith discuss conflicts of interest during Passing of Accounts trials and rules of professional conduct. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 8/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 123 - The Golubchuk Case and the Health Care Consent Act | This week on Hull on Estates, Megan Connolly and Sean Graham review the Golubchuk case out of Manitoba and discuss the Health Care Consent Act of Ontario. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 8/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 122 - Settlement Issues | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Christopher Graham talk about settlement issues - considerations that you have to take into account and the potential implications of not settling. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 8/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 121 - The Absentee Act | This week on Hull on Estates, Christopher Graham and David Smith talk about The Absentee Act and some of the different scenarios that it applies to. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 7/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 120 - Developments in Will Changes | This week on Hull on Estates, Ian and Suzana discuss developments in will changes. They reference cases from Key Developments in Estates and Trusts Law in Ontario ed. 2008. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 7/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 119 - Strategies to Prevent Estate Litigation | This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Rick Bickhram discuss tools and strategies to prevent estate litigation. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 7/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 117 - Dependent Support and the Succession Law Reform Act | This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Craig Vander-Zee discuss dependent relief and reference a variety of cases that utilized the Succession Law Reform Act Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 7/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 116 - Compensation for Estate Trustee and Solicitor Work | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Diane Vieira discuss compensation for work done by estate trustees and estate solicitors. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 6/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 115 - Becoming an Executor after Death | This week on Hull on Estates, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag, discuss becoming an executor after death and three issues that must be addressed immediately. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 6/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 114 - Same-Sex Marriages and their Impact on Estate Law and Administration | This week on Hull and Estates, Rick Bickhram and David Smith discuss how changes in the definition of marriage have impacted Estate Law and Estate Administration. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 6/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 113 - Accounting Under the Powers of Attorney | This week on Hull on Estates, Diane and Paul discuss accounting under the powers or attorney, the duty to account after the guarantor has passed away and the De Zorzi Estate v. Read case (2008, O.J. No. 944). Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 6/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 112 - Lost Wills | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Megan Connolly talk about the issues surrounding lost wills. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a message on our comment line at 206-350-6636. You can also leave a comment on our blog at estatelaw.hullandhull.com | 5/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 111 - Evidence issues in estates when a main party is deceased | This week on Hull on Estates, Rick and Sean discuss evidence issues in estate matters when a main party is deceased. They reference "Burns Estate and Mellon"; a 2000 Court of Appeal Case cited in 34 Estates and Trusts Reports, 2nd Edition, p.175. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 5/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 110 - Talking About Wealth and Personal Finance | This week on Hull on Estates Suzanna and Ian review the pullout in March 18th's New York Times and talk about the importance of dialog before and after death. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 5/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 109 - Passing of Accounts | This week on Hull on Estates, Diane Vieira and Craig Vander Zee talk about how to avoid conflict during the passing of accounts. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636 or visit our blog at http://estatelaw.hullandhull.com. | 5/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 108 - Dependency and Undue Influence | This week on Hull on Estates, Diane Vieira and Paul Trudelle discuss dependency and undue influence in the case of Bale vs. Bale. This topic is also discussed by Paul Trudelle in his blog post: http://estatelaw.hullandhull.com/2008/04/articles/topics/estate-trust/dependency-and-undue-influence/ | 4/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 107 - Alter Ego Trusts | This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia and Chris discuss what Alter Ego Trusts are and the pros and cons of using Alter Ego Trusts. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 4/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 106 - Expert Witnesses and Expert Reports (The Cross Examination) | This week on Hull on Estates, Diane and Craig discuss what to consider when dealing with experts and expert reports in cross examination. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 4/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 105 - Sham and Secret Trusts | This week on Hull on Estates, Suzana and Ian discuss sham and secret trusts. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 4/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 104 - Issues Causing Delay in the Granting of Probate | This week on Hull on Estates, David and Sarah discuss issues that cause delay in the granting of probate. Comments?Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line on 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 4/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 103 - Midori and Ogilvy | This week on Hull on Estates, Rick and Sean discuss the Midori and Ogilvy case cited in edition 159 of the CCH's periodical Will Power. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 3/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 102 - The Deemed Undertaking Rule | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul and Allan discuss the deemed undertaking rule and its application in estate matters. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog at http://estatelaw.hullandhull.com. | 3/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode #101 - Assisted Reproductive Technology and Succession Law | In this episode of Hull on Estates, Megan Connolly and Rick Bickhram discuss some interesting legal issues that surround assisted reproductive technology and succession law. Comments? Leave us a message on our comment line at 206-350-6636, send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or you can post a comment on our blog at http://estatelaw.hullandhull.com/. | 3/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 100 - Trustees' Rights to Indemnification | This week on Hull on Estates, Suzana and Ian celebrate the 100th episode of Hull on Estates with the first part of a two episode discussion on a trustee's right to indemnification. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 3/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 99 - A Continuation of Experts in the Context of Estates | This week on Hull on Estates, Craig and Diane continue the discussion regarding experts in the context of estates. The conversation touches primarily on choosing the expert and considerations for the report. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-250-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 2/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 98 - Accounting Procedure Available Under the Substitute Decision Act | This week on Hull on Estates, Rick and David discuss accounting procedure under the Substitute Decisions Act and review executor and attorney obligations as well as specific procedures permitting someone to compel an accounting. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 2/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 97 - The Ontario Civil Justice Reform Project | This week on Hull on Estates, Chris and Justin discuss the Ontario Civil Justice Reform Project and the steps being taken by Mr. Justice Colter Osbourne and Attorney General Michael Bryant. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 2/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 96 - The Family Conference | This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia and Allan discuss the family conference. Comments? Send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com, call us on the comment line at 206-350-6636, or leave us a comment on the Hull on Estates blog. | 2/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 95 - Tips and Traps in Drafting | This week on Hull on Estates, Suzana and Ian discuss tips and traps in the drafting of wills. | 1/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 94 - Experts in Estate Matters | This week on Hull on Estates, Craig Vander Zee and Sarah Fitzpatrick discuss expert evidence in estate matters. In this episode they outline circumstances when one should use expert evidence, different types of experts, timing of reports, limitations of experts and the court appointed expert. | 1/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 93 - Karkus v. Cotroneo 2007 | This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Diane Vieira discuss the case of Karkus v. Cotroneo 2007. The case addresses many of the issues that estate lawyers face on a daily basis, such as: proving or disproving gifts, slander of title and the importance of corroborative evidence. | 1/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 92 - Proprietary Estoppel | This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Rick Bickhram discuss proprietary estoppel. | 1/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 91 - Consent Orders | This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Christopher Graham discuss what to consider as a lawyer seeking an order on consent. | 1/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 90 - Estate Assets | This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Sean Graham discuss issues that surround estate assets. | 12/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 89 - Probate Issues and Requirements | In this week's episode of Hull on Estates, David Smith and Allan Socken discuss probate issues, including the need for probate, when its avoidance is possible, and new developments relating to probate matters. | 12/10/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 88 - Preparing for Trials in the Context of Contested Passing of Accounts | In this podcast, Craig Vander Zee and Paul Trudelle discuss trial preparation considerations in the context of a contested passing of accounts. | 12/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 87 - The Lesser Rules of Estate Litigation | This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Justin deVries discuss the lesser rules (Rules 8-11) of estate litigation. | 11/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 86 - The STEP and Elder Law Conferences | This week on Hull on Estates Ian Hull, and Suzana Popovic-Montag discuss issues in Elder Law and their attendance at the STEP and Elder Law Conferences in Vancouver. | 11/19/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 85 - Getting Off the Record | This week on Hull on Estates, Sean Graham and Natalia Angelini discuss the unfortunate circumstances that usually accompany the process of getting off the record. | 11/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 84 - Trust Claims and Non-Married Spouses | This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Megan Connolly discuss constructive trust claims made against an estate by a non-married spouse. | 11/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 83 - Appointing, Changing or Removing Trustees | This week on Hull on Estates, Craig Vander Zee and Paul Trudelle discuss the issues surrounding trustee appointments and changes. | 10/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 82 - Court Order Compliance | This week on Hull on Estates, Sean Graham and Justin deVries talk about court order compliance, contempt and enforcement of court orders in general. | 10/22/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 81 - Court Approval | In this week's episode of Hull on Estates, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag discuss court approvals. They talk about the court approval application process and the global impact of court approvals in every area of law. | 10/15/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 80 - Estate Planning Tips | In this week's episode of Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Jordan Atin discuss how to deal with assets in the family and how to avoid future conflict. | 10/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 79 - The Benefits and Pitfalls of Incentive Trusts | In this week's episode of Hull on Estates, Megan Connolly and Craig Vander Zee discuss when incentive trusts should be used and some of the pitfalls of using them. | 10/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 78 - The Removal of Estate Trustees | In this episode, Craig Vander Zee and Paul Trudelle discuss various issues relating to the removal of trustees, including the considerations when negotiating the removal of trustees and their replacement. They discuss Craig's recent presentation at an Ontario Bar Association continuing legal education program. | 9/24/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 77 - Your Sins Are Not Forgiven - Cost Awards and Charities | In this episode of Hull on Estates, Justin and Natalia talk about cost awards and charities. The case they refer to is Ukrainian Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Eastern Canada v. Pidwerbecki 2007 CanLII 16645 (ON S.C.) | 9/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 76 - Pet Trust Funds | In this episode of Hull on Estates, Ian and Suzana talk about a few case studies, the topic of substantial gifts to animals, and the community of podcasting. | 9/10/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 75 - Securing Interest in Land in Litigation | In this week's episode of Hull on Estates, Sean Graham and Natalia Angelini discuss securing interest in land in litigation. | 9/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 74 - Spousal Exclusion From Will of Deceased | In this week's episode of Hull on Estates, David Smith and Diane A. Vieira discuss the issues surrounding spousal exclusion from the will of the deceased and how to challenge this exculsion. | 8/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 73 - Dickie and Dickie | In this week's episode of Hull on Estates, Craig and Paul discuss the case of Dickie v Dickie, which deals with the use of contempt orders to enforce orders of payment. | 8/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 72 - Estate Law Case Study | In this week's episode of Hull on Estates, Justin and Megan discuss a case study. | 8/13/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 71 - Trusts | In this episode of Hull on Estates, Ian and Suzana have a discussion dealing with the use of trusts. They use the example of a case where a family put their cottage into a cottage trust, and when the children grew older, the children wanted cottages of their own. | 8/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 70 - Litigation Involving Minors | In Episode 70 of Hull on Estates, Paul and Sean discuss Court approval of settlements affecting the interests of minors. They refer to Rule 7.02 and 7.08 of Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure as well as the case of Marcoccia (Litigation Guardian of) v. Gill, 2007 Carswell,Ont 15 (Ont.S.C.J.). | 7/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 69 - Partition in Sale Proceedings | In this episode of Hull on Estates, Natalia and David have a discussion about partition in sale proceedings, and use the case of Suttick and Schwenger, which deals with a family cottage. | 7/23/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 68 - Demand Promissory Notes and the Estate | Craig and Bianca discuss demand promissory notes and the recent decision of Hare v. Hare [2007] 83. O.R. (3d) 766. The Hare decision specifically deals with the limitation periods applicable to the enforcement of a demand promissory note. Craig and Bianca also discuss demand promissory notes in the estate context, and the considerations parents should take into account when making demand loans to children. | 7/16/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 67 - The Dog Days of Summer: Planning for the Transfer of the Family Cottage | Justin and Megan discuss estate planning issues surrounding the family cottage. They cover specific practice tips of transferring the family cottage and the consequences of poor planning. | 7/10/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 66 - Joint Accounts | During Hull on Estates Podcast #66, Ian Hull spoke about a conference he attended and spoke at, Podcasters Across Borders, and also discussed joint accounts, focusing on the resources found at jointasset.com, concerning joint accounts and their role in estate litigation. | 7/2/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 65 - Interim Support in Dependent Support Claims | During Hull on Estates Episode #65, Sean Graham and Paul Trudelle discuss some of the practice and legal issues that arise regarding interim support in dependant support claims. Section 64 of the Succession Law Reform Act is referenced, as is the Puliver case and the Manninon case. | 6/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 64 - Testamentary Intent: Holograph Wills | During Hull on Estates Episode #64, David Smith and Natalia Angelini discuss holograph wills generally with specific consideration of the Atherton Estate, Re, 2006 CanLII 30580 (ON S.C.) | 6/18/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 63 - Tips for Managing and Controlling Estate Litigation - Conclusion | During Hull on Estates Podcast #63, Craig Vander Zee and Bianca La Neve discussed various discretionary measures available to a court when making contempt orders. Rule 60 of the Rules of Civil Procedure was referenced, as well as the decision in Belanger v. McGrade Estate (2003), 65 O.R. (3d) 829 (Ont. S.C.J.). | 6/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 62 - What Happened to My Gift: The Principle of Ademption | During Hull on Estates Episode #62, Justin de Vries and Megan Connolly discuss the McDougald Estate c. Gooderham case decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal. They discuss what happens when attorneys for property sell assets that have been specifically gifted in a will. What can a beneficiary do? | 6/4/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 61 - The Solicitor/Client Privilege and the Duty of Confidentiality | During Hull on Estates Episode #61, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag discussed the solicitor and client privilege and the difference between this concept and the duty of confidentiality in the context of estate law and estate litigation. | 5/28/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 60 - Mutual Wills | During Hull on Estates Episode #61, Sean Graham and Paul Trudelle discuss mutual wills and mirror wills. They discuss examples where a mutual will and a binding agreement would be used, such as second marriages. They also cover the importance of documentation of intent and discuss potential drawbacks of the mutual will. For more information on this topic, see the article by Debra L. Stephens, "Mutual Wills: A Primer", which was presented at The Six Minute Estates Lawyer 2007, on April 10, 2007. | 5/21/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 59 - Joint Accounts | During Hull on Estates Episode #59, David Smith and Jason Allan discuss two recent decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada, Pecore v. Pecore, 2007 SCC 17, and Madsen Estate v. Saylor 2007 SCC 18. These two decisions concern joint bank accounts and the decision of right of survivorship, as well as the question of presumptions resulting trust and advancement. | 5/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 58 - The Use of Contempt Motions in the Estate Context | During Hull on Estates Podcast #58, Craig Vander Zee and Bianca La Neve discuss the use and basis for a contempt motion and referred to the Court of Appeal's confirmation in Forrest v. Lacroix Estate (2000), 187 D.L.R. (4th) 280, (Ont. C.A.) and Forrest v. Lacroix (1999), 460 O.R. (3d) 364 that contempt motions cannot be used to enforce the payment of monies. Craig and Bianca also refer to Rule 60.05 and Rule 60.11 from the Rules of Civil Procedure which govern contempt motions. | 5/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 57 - A Dutch Treat; Conflict of Laws and Estate Administration - Which Law Governs? | During Hull on Estates Episode #57, Justin de Vries and Megan Connolly discuss an ongoing client matter which has come out of the Netherlands. This matter raises issues of conflict of laws, the Divorce Act, the Succession Law Reform Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.26, and dependant support claims. For more information on the conflict of laws, as it relates to this case, please see: McCallum v. Ryan Estate, [2002] O.J. No. 1088 (SCJ)Re Montizamber Estate, [1973] O.J. No. 1035 (SCJ)Smallman v. Smallman Estate, [1991] O.J. No. 1718 (OJC - Gen. Div.). | 4/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 56 - The Hull & Hull website and a Practice Tip | During Hull on Estates Episode #56, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag review the updates on the Hull & Hull LLP website and discuss the available resources such as Hull & Hull TV (streaming videos), the Probator articles, and of course links to the blogpage/podcasts. Ian discusses a book he has recently read, Getting Things Done by David Allen. Ian heard about this book on the Marketing Monger podcast. Ian and Suzana's Practice Tip for this podcast helps the process of fiduciary accounting go smoothly. | 4/23/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 55 - The Effect of Joint and Several Liability on Trustees | During Hull on Estates Episode #55, Sean Graham and Paul Trudelle discuss joint and several liability of trustees with respect to the administration of an estate. They focus on avoiding liability when there are two or more estate trustees. Paul and Sean examine this estate topic with respect to the case of Fales v. Canada Permanent Trust Co. and Cooper (No. 2) Re. | 4/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 54 - Contemplating "In Contemplation of Marriage" | During Hull on Estates Podcast #55, David Smith, Partner at Hull & Hull LLP, discusses his upcoming Probator article (check the Hull & Hull website soon) which concerns making a Will in contemplation of marriage. David discusses the circumstances that surround the clauses in Section 16 of the Succession Law Reform Act and how this issue can cause estate litigation. | 4/9/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 53 - Tips for Controlling and Managing Estate Litigation | During Hull on Estates Episode #53, Craig Vander Zee and Bianca La Neve conclude their discussion on tips for controlling and managing estate litigation. They focus on the hearing of issues, applications vs. actions, oral discovery and mediation. Visit http://estatelaw.hullandhull.com to find more podcasts on managing estate litigation. | 4/2/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 52 - Trying to Protect an Elderly Parent from Financial Exploitation; The Limits on Power of Attorney | During Hull on Estates Episode #52, Justin de Vries and Megan Connolly discuss the central question in the case of a father and his children, McMullen v. McMullen: did the defendants improperly use their power of attorney when they transferred legal title to Mr. McMullen's, their father, condominium from his sole ownership to joint ownership? Justin and Megan summarize the case and cover issues such as capacity, breach of fiduciary duty and elder abuse. | 3/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 51 - The Trustee's Power to Encroach on Capital | During Hull on Estates Episode #51, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag discuss the circumstances surrounding a trustee's power to encroach on capital. Ian and Suzana cover various principles which affect the power to encroach including the Armchair rule of construction, the Evenhand approach and the concept of malefides. They also touch on various cases including the U.K. case of Gisbourne v. Gisbourne, and Fox v. Fox Estate (1994), 5 E.T.R. (2d) 174 (Ont.Ct. (Gem Div.)) For more information on the power to encroach, see Ian's article in Estates, Trusts & Pensions Journal, "Discretion to Encroach: Do the Beneficiary's Personal Resources Matter?" | 3/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 50 - The Rectification of a Will | During Hull on Estates Episode #50, Sean Graham and Paul Trudelle discuss the rectification of an erroneous Will. Sean and Paul also cover the importance of detailed documentation such as Solicitor's notes and prior Wills, as well as Intestacy and Knowledge and Approval of the Will. | 3/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 49 - The Estate Trustee During Litigation | In episode #49, David and Jason discuss issues concerning the estate trustee during litigation (ETDL). They consider the circumstances that call for an ETDL, the technical procedure for appointing the ETDL and the powers and duties of the ETDL. For more information on this topic, see the case of Salisbury v. Dell (1993 Ont. Gen Div) and Jordan Atin's artice, The Estate Trustee During Litigation, in Estate Litigation, volume 2. 2nd ed. (Toronto: Thomson Carswell, 2000) at p.24-1. | 3/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 48 - Tips for Directing and Controlling Estate Litigation | During Hull on Estates Episode #48, Craig Vander Zee and Bianca La Neve continue their discussion on tips for controlling and managing estate litigation, focusing on orders giving directions, oral discovery and mediation. Visit http://estatelaw.hullandhull.com to find more podcasts on managing estate litigation. | 2/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 47 - The Two Sides to Transferring a Cottage to your Children | During Hull on Estates Podcast #47, Justin de Vries and Megan Connolly focus on the case of Rose v. Rose wherein a family breakdown and a transfer of assets into a irrevocable trust leads to litigation. | 2/19/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 46 - Causation | During Hull on Estates Podcast #46, Ian and Suzana discuss the concept of causation and how it relates to estate matters. Referring to the texts of Jackson and Powell on Professional Negligence and Black's Law Dictionary, negligence claims, the standard and duty of care and the question of onus are considered. The cases of Haag v. Marshall in the British Columbia Court of Appeal, Sykes v. Midland Bank [1971] 1 Q.B. 113 and Major v. Buchanan (1975), 9 O.R. (2nd) 491 at 514, 61 D.L.R. (3rd) 46 (H.C.)are also examined. | 2/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 45 - The Use of Contempt Procedures in Estate Matters | During Hull on Estates Episode #45, Sean Graham and Paul Trudelle discuss the use of contempt procedures in estate matters. They reviewed Rule 60.11 of the Rules of Civil Procedure and focused on the failure of Estate Trustees to produce accounts and the resort to the contempt mechanisms in order to compel their production. | 2/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 44 - Trustee Obligations to Beneficiaries | During Hull on Estates Episode #44, Jason Allan and David Smith discuss the duties and obligations of trustees with specific consideration to trustees of discretionary trusts. They discuss various claims available to beneficiaries against a trustee who is alleged to have acted improperly and the defences available to the trustee. | 1/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 43 - Managing Estate Litigation: Order for Directions continued | During Episode #43 of Hull on Estates, Craig and Bianca gave an overview of a previous podcast aired on December 12, 2006. They furthered this discussion on managing estate litigation matters, and considered multiple proceedings (ex. dependent support claims), how issues are set out in Orders for Directions, and evidence requirements, including documentary discovery. | 1/22/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 42 - Adult Support Obligations for Elderly Parents | During Hull on Estates Episode #42, Justin and Megan discussed the case of Godwin c. Bolcso [1993] O.P.J. No. 297 and Section 32 of the Family Law Act. This case concerns the application by a 58-year-old mother for support from four adult children. The issues covered included the definitions of "reasonable care" and "support", and insight into when support will be ordered for parents. | 1/15/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 41 - The Waters' Law of Trusts in Canada | During Episode #41, Ian and Suzana reviewed the Waters' Law of Trusts in Canada (3rd Edition) and discussed the extensive and helpful coverage of estate law topics offered by the text. | 1/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 40 - New Years Resolutions for Succession Planning | During Hull on Estates Episode #40, Sean and Paul discussed the importance of wills, naming a Power of Attorney and other elements of succession planning that should be considered in the New Year. | 1/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 39 - Removing an Estate Trustee | During Hull on Estates Episode 39, Jason Allan and David Smith discussed the considerations that apply when beneficiaries seek to remove the trustee(s) of an estate. They discuss a factual situation involving a trustee who engages in questionable conduct and the various recourses available in an application for the trustee's removal. | 12/18/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 38 - Managing Estate Litigation - Order Giving Directions | During Hull on Estates Podcast #38, we discussed provisions that may be included in Orders Giving Directions. | 12/12/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 37 - Limitation Periods and Equalization Payments | During Hull on Estates Episode 37 we discussed: - limitation periods and equalization payments in the context of estate litigation; - the case of Webster v. Webster Estate, including: - the facts of the case; - the marriage contract; - the Application to extend the time for the limitation period; - Section 2(8) of the Family Law Act; and - the Courts decision in this matter. | 12/4/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 36 - Mediation | During Hull on Estates Episode 36, we discussed: - mandatory mediation; - the types of matters that have mandatory mediation; - how mediation works in general; - what the general timelines are for proceeding to mediation; and - considerations for selecting a mediator. | 11/27/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 35 - Will Challenges | During Hull on Estates Episode 35 we discussed the following: - competing beneficiaries who join forces to challenge a Will when they do not have identical interests; - people that need to be served in a Will Challenge; - how to decide if you need your own lawyer or if you should join forces with the same solicitor; - how to deal with the costs of the Will Challenge when dealing with several lawyers. | 11/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 34 - Security for Costs Motion in the Context of Estate Litigation | During Hull on Estates Episode 34, we discussed Security for Costs Motions in the context of Estate Litigation inlcuding the cases of Re Bisyk (1979), 23 O.R. (2d), 600, Moses Estate, Re (2001), 38 E.T.R. (2d) 231 (Manitoba Master) and Boutzios Estate, Re (2004), 5 E.T.R. (3d) 51 (Ont. S.C.J.) and the changing landscape of the law in respect of Security for Costs Motions. | 11/13/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 33 - Hull & Hull LLP's New Website | During Hull on Estates Episode 33, we highlighted Hull & Hull LLP's new website including outlining the resources on the website such as Blogs, Podcasts, Video Streaming, The Probator, News and Events, Links and Hull Estate Mediation. | 11/6/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 32 - The Family War - Winning the Inheritance Battle | During Hull on Estates Episode 32, we discussed the book by Jordan Atin, Barry Fish and Les Kotzer titled "The Family War Winning the Inheritance Battle" including how to avoid these fights, how to deal with them when you are in them and how to get out of them as quickly and in the best way possible. | 10/30/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hull on Estates Episode 31 - Contingency Fee Agreements in the Context of Estate Litigation | During Hull on Estates Episode 31, we discussed contingency fees in the context of estate ligitation including the fact that Ontario is now allowed to have contingency fee agreements, what a contingecy fee is, the risk involved in taking a contingecy fee, how disbursements are handled in a contingency fee agreement, fees and the percentage that is taken and what provisions should be included in a contengency fee ageement to make it binding. | 10/24/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 30 - Security for Costs Motion | During Hull on Estates Episode 30, we discussed security for costs motions including the concepts involved in security for costs motions and when the Courts will award security for costs motions. We also discussed Rule 57 of the Rules of Civil Procedure in respect to costs and Rule 56 of the Rules of Civil Procedure in respect of security for costs motions. | 10/17/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 29 - Podwise Social Media Inc. | During Hull on Estates Podcast #29, Ian Hull and Jordan Atin, Senior Associate Counsel at Hull and Hull LLP, spoke with Kate Morgan, President of Podwise Social Media Inc. to discuss the concepts of Social Media and how they are relevant to the growth and success of law firms and small businesses. | 10/9/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 28 - Solicitor's Negligence | During Hull on Estates Episode 28, we discussed solicitor's negligence and the type of claims that can arise in Estate Litigation, prevention of claims and the importance of making an early report of a claim to LawPRO. | 10/2/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 27 - Compensation of an Estate Trustee Continued | During Hull on Estates Episode #27, we continued our discussion on the compensation of an estate trustee, including the pre-taking of compensation and the exclusion in Section 61 of the Trustee Act regarding fixing compensation in the instrument creating the trust. | 9/25/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 26 - The Compensation of an Estate Trustee | During Hull on Estates Episode #26, we discussed the compensation of an estate trustee. | 9/18/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 25 - Why We Blog | During episode #25 of Hull on Estates, we discussed the expansion of social media and its effect on business development. We also discussed the principal concepts found in Chris Anderson's book, www.thelongtail.com. We have blogged extensively about this innovative book, so if you would like more information, please visit our blogpage at www.hullandhull.com/podcast. | 9/11/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 24 - Disclosure to Beneficiaries | In Episode #24, we discussed the issue of disclosure of information by trustees to beneficiaries. We referred to the cases of O'Rourke v. Derbyshire, [1920] A.C. 581 (H.L.); Re Ballard Estate (1994), 20 O.R. (3d) 350 (O.C.G.D.); Fox v. Fox Estate (1996), 10 E.T.R. (2d) 229 (Ont. C.A.); and an article by David Steele, "Beneficiary's Right to Know", 4th Annual Estates and Trusts Forum, LSUC. | 9/4/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 23 - Summary Judgment Motions - Part II | During Hull on Estates podcast #23, we discussed the tips for and the pitfalls of bringing motions for summary judgement in estate litigation. | 8/28/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 22 - Summary Judgment Motions - Part I | During Episode #22 of Hull on Estates, we discussed summary judgment in general and in the context of estate litigation. More specifically, we looked at the cases of Straus v. Bainbridge (1999), 38 E.T.R. (2d) 110 (Ont. Gen. Div.); affirmed 38 E.T.R. (2d) 119 (Ont. C.A.), Ostreich v. Brunnhuber (2001), 38 E.T.R. (2d) 82, Knox v. Trudeau (2001), 38 E.T.R. (2d) 67 and the Ettorre Estate, Re (2004), 11 E.T.R. (3d) 208 (Ont. S.C.J.). | 8/21/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 21 - The Process of Estate Litigation | During Hull on Estates Episode #21, we discussed the conditions which can lead to a Will challenge and the steps of the Estate litigation process. | 8/14/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 20 - Costs Awards | During Hull on Estates Episode 20, we discussed costs awards and estate litigation. We also analyzed the case of Ali v. Fruci, [2006] O.J. No. 1093 (S.C.J.); [2006] O.J. No. 1425 (S.C.J.) and the case of Andersen v. St. Jude Medical, Inc. [2006] O.J. No. 508 (Div. Ct.). | 8/7/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 19 - Overview of Costs in the Estate | During Hull on Estates Episode 19, we reviewed three themes which have an impact on the decision of costs in the estate: 1) An appropriate level of investigation 2) Protection of sanctity of the process 3) Testator conduct Capacity litigation and the passing of accounts were also reviewed and the case of Ali v. Fruci ([2006] O.J. No. 1093) was introduced. | 7/31/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 18 - Contingency Fees and Security for Costs in Estate Litigation | In Hull on Estates Episode #18, we discussed security for costs in the area of estate litigation, focusing on the role of contingency fees. | 7/24/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 17 - Costs in Estate Litigation | During Hull on Estates Episode #17, we discussed the question of costs in Estate Litigation, the British experience regarding costs and the case of Carapeto v. Good, [2002] WTLR 1305, [2002] EWHC 640 (Ch.) | 7/17/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 16 - Harrison v. Fallis | During Hull on Estates Podcast #16, we discussed the case of Harrison v. Fallis, a recent decision of Madam Justice Eberhard dated June 12, 2006. | 7/10/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 15 - Popke v. Bolt | In Hull on Estates Episode 15, we added some commentary to our last podcast on the Leskun v. Leskun decision, and then examined the recent Alberta Queen's Bench decision in Popke v. Bolt, [2005] A.J. No. 999; Serdahaley Estate (Re), [2005] A.J. No. 16201. | 7/3/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 14 - Leskun vs. Leskun | During Hull on Estates Episode #14, we discussed the recent Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Leskun vs. Leskun dealing with spousal support and considered how it might affect the Estates bar. | 6/26/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 13 - Costs in Estate Litigation | In Hull on Estates Episode #13, we discussed costs in Estate litigation. | 6/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 12 - Burden of Proof | In Hull on Estates Episode 12, we continued with our discussion of Scott v. Cousins and, in particular, the court's analysis of the Burden of Proof and Undue Influence. | 6/12/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 11- Capacity Assessments | During this episode of Hull on Estates, we talked about the case of Scott v. Cousins (2001), 37 E.T.R. (2d) 113 (Ont. S.C.J.). In particular, we discussed: (i) the admissibility of hearsay statements; (ii) the role of medical evidence regarding capacity; and (iii) the issue and use of retrospective capacity assessments. | 6/8/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 10 - Knowledge and Approval | Show Notes: In Podcast #10 we finished off knowledge and approval, talked about mistakes in that context, and reviewed undue influence. | 5/30/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 9 - Knowledge and Approval | During this pod cast on knowledge and approval and mistake, we discussed the following: (i) the general concept of "knowledge and approval" and what amounts to such; (ii) the case of Hastilow v. Stobie; (iii) how to ordinarily establish "knowledge and approval", and what might be needed in special circumstances; (iv) the cases of Crerar v. Crerar, Re Phelan and Fulton v. Andrew; and (v) words appearing in a will by inadvertence. | 5/22/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 8 - Suspicious Circumstances | Show Notes: 1. The general concept of "suspicious circumstances" and what amounts to such circumstances 2. The onus of proof on a propounder of a will and an alleger of undue influence 3. The meaning of the phrases "the true will of the deceased" and the "righteousness of the transaction" 4. The rule in Barry v. Butlin 5. The Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Vout v. Hay | 5/15/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 7 - Testamentary Capacity | During this pod cast on testamentary capacity, we discussed the following: (i) the requirement of a "disposing memory"; (ii) age-related "incapacities"; (iii) the Re Bohrmann and Fulton v. Andrew decisions; and (iv) the practicalities of determining testamentary capacity. | 5/8/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 6 - Testamentary Capacity | Episode 6 - Testamentary Capacity age restrictions to keep in mind when drafting a willrequisite mental capacitythe issue of insane delusions | 5/1/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 5 - More on drafting wills | Episode 5 - More on drafting wills constructive trusts;specific devises and bequests;life insurance;the description of beneficiaries;trusts/life interests;the selection and powers of trustees, including the power to encroach; andademption. | 4/24/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 4 - Legal issues when drafting a will | Episode 4 - Legal issues when drafting a will the international willrevocation by marriagelapseabatement the rule in Saunders v. Vautier | 4/17/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 3 - Will drafting issues | Episode 3 - Will drafting issues undue influencesuspicious circumstances due executioninternational wills | 4/10/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 2 - Testamentary capacity | Episode 2 - Testamentary capacity the solicitor's role the court's role defining testamentary capacityBanks v. GoodfellowLeger v. Poirier | 4/3/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 1 - Drafting wills & careful note-taking | Episode 1 1. Will drafting tips a. note taking b. checklists | 3/28/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 277 Episodes |
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