Hull on Estates

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 [email protected] or leave a comment on our blog.

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 [email protected] or leave a comment on our blog.

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss equalization payments and the effects of bankruptcy on equalization payments with particular reference to the the case Schreyer v. Schreyer 2011 SCC 35 (CanLII). If you have any questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected] or leave a comment on our blog.

This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Rick Bickhram discuss the Estate of Joseph Edward Slaven, 2011 ONSC 3929. In this matter, the surviving spouse brings a motion to extend the time period to allow her to file and equalization application pursuant to section 5 of the Family Law Act.

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss the recent Canadian Donor’s Guide. This publication is an annual directory of fundraising organizations in Canada. If you have any questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected] or leave a comment on our blog.

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

This week on Hull on Estates, Craig Vander Zee and Natalia Angelini reflect upon the recent Ontario Bar Association Trusts & Estates Year End Dinner, which was held May 31, 2011 in the Distillery District here in Toronto. If you have any questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected] or leave a comment on our blog.

This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Rick Bickhram refer to the case Quinlan v. Caron. Specifically, they discuss how this case relates to a summary judgment motion in respect of a will challenge. If you have any questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected] or leave a comment on our blog.

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss a fairly new investment vehicle that has been set up by the Canadian Government to allow for Canadians with disabilities and their families to save for the future. More specifically, this podcast discusses how one can use this investment fund as an estate planning tool. If you have any comments, send us an email at [email protected] or leave a comment on our blog. Click here for more information on David Smith. Click here for more information on Nadia Harasymowycz.

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.