This week on Hull on Estates Noah Weisberg and Natalia Angelini discuss P. Ann Lalonde’s contribution to the Key Developments in Estates and Trusts Law in Ontario (chapter 12), pertaining to variations of trusts and the steps and considerations involved in proceeding.

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Doreen So discuss purchase money resulting trusts and the Supreme Court of Canada Rascal decision.

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nick Esterbauer discuss avenues of support for common law spouses, including claims for survivor’s pensions and the related legislation and case law in Ontario.

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Josh Eisen discuss a private member’s bill that was recently voted down. Before its demise, Bill 120 had proposed a number of interesting changes to probate fees in Ontario, including a maximum fee and deductions for charitable bequests.

This week on Hull on Estates, Jonathon Kappy and Noah Weisberg discuss the recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision in Bentley v. Maplewood Seniors Care Society, which amongst other things, stresses the importance that persons who wish to make provision for their care and decision-making in their declining years to obtain legal advice.

This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Doreen So discuss the story of Maria Mitousis, workplace safety for lawyers and special safety planning considerations for clients during mediations and throughout litigation.

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Nick Esterbauer discuss artwork and the special considerations that should not be overlooked when it comes to estate planning or administration involving this unique investment asset.

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Josh Eisen discuss an innovative way to protect a testator from undue influence, proposed by author John E. S. Poyser in his new book, Capacity and Undue Influence. Should you have any questions please email us at [email protected] or leave a comment. Click here for more information on David Smith. Click here for more information on Josh Eisen.

This week on Hull on Estates, Jonathon Kappy and Doreen So discuss a Court of Appeal case related to bankruptcy and its overlapping concepts related to estate planning. Should you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our blog. Click here for more information on Jonathon Kappy. Click here for more information on Doreen So.

This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Nick Esterbauer discuss a recent paper by Wendy Griesdorf, which highlights the differences between delirium and dementia, and the relevance of this distinction within the context of estate and guardianship proceedings. Should you have any questions, please email us at [email protected], or leave a comment on our blog. Click here for more information on Natalia Angelini.Click here for more information on Nick Esterbauer.