This week on Hull on Estates, Nick Esterbauer and Shawnee Matinnia dive into the depths of Ontario's Declarations of Death Act, 2002, as they explore the intersection of the Titan Submersible and the legal complexities surrounding presumed deaths. Join them as they navigate through the murky waters of determining and defining death in the modern world.

This week on Hull on Estates, Doreen So and Darien Murray discuss McKenzie v Morgan, 2023, ONSC 1457, a case which examines the ability of Attorneys for Property to sell property that is the subject of a specific testamentary gift. They consider the statutory framework surrounding this issue, as well as the wider obligations of Attorneys for Property. Follow us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram

This week on Hull on Estates Stuart Clark and Melissa Elmaleh delve into the cases of Senthillmohan v. Senthillmohan, 2023 ONCA 280 and Re Cameron Estate, 2011 ONSC 6471. They look at what happens when you own real property with another as a joint tenant and the person with whom you own property with owes a judgement debt to a third- party. They also discuss what happens if a joint-tenant who owes debt dies before the creditor seizes their interest.

This week on Hull On Estates, Natalia Angelini and Mark Lahn review the case of Doherty v. Doherty, which is a cautionary tale for those acting as a Power of Attorney who make gifts to themselves. This case deals with issues commonly encountered in both estate and POA litigation that those who practice in the area won't want to miss.

This week on Hull on Estates, Nick Esterbauer and Daniel Boucher discuss Gorgi v Ihnatowych, 2023 ONSC 1803, and how an expansive approach to rectification may fit into a trend toward giving effect to well-documented testamentary intentions.

In today’s episode, Jonathon Kappy and Michael Krznaric discuss the recent decision, the Estate of Georgia Manos, deceased, and the risk of costs awards against an Objector in Passing of Accounts proceedings.

In today's episode, Doreen So and Diana McBey discuss Nagy v. Graves, 2022 SKKB 257, and how the Saskatchewan framework for estate administrations and the removal of estate trustees differs from that of Ontario.

This week on Hull on Estates, Stuart Clark and Aaron Chan discuss the recent decision in Dors et al. v. The Public Guardian and Trustee, 2023 ONSC 1503, where the Ontario Superior Court of Justice addressed the application of the cy-pres doctrine in circumstances in which a charity ceased operations after the execution of a will. Follow us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram

This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Sydney Osmar provide a refresher on the First Dealings Exemption, including what it is, when it applies, and why its important for Estate practitioners to be able to identify the exemption. Follow us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram

This week on Hull on Estates, Jonathon Kappy and Margarita Grup discuss the recent decision in Palichuk v. Palichuk, 2023 ONCA 116, where the Court of Appeal for Ontario addressed the difficulties in bringing a challenge to testamentary documents while the testator is still alive. Follow us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram