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.

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.).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.).

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?