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.

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.).

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.

In Hull on Estates Episode #18, we discussed security for costs in the area of estate litigation, focusing on the role of contingency fees.

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.)

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.

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.

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.

In Hull on Estates Episode #13, we discussed costs in Estate litigation.

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.