On this week’s episode of the Hull & Hull Debrief:
- Boris Eng explores traditions, ceremonies and even superstitions associated with the drafting of Wills – the respective histories of these are examined, with a note to today’s practitioners of how today’s practitioners should consider each (read post).
- Darien Murray writes about an issue of growing concern in Canada – the financial abuse of elderly persons. In her article, Darien identifies common red flags for elder financial abuse, the key role of lawyers in safeguarding their elderly clients, as well as the potential litigation impact (read post). Darien also writes about the Alberta Court of Appeal’s 2021 decision in McLelland v. McLelland, which highlights the key jurisdictional disputes that must be considered in estate litigation (read post).
- Suzana Popovic-Montag provides a deep dive on the Court’s responsibility to admit all validly executed testamentary documents to probate – Suzana’s commentary on the Manitoba Court of Appeal’s 2024 decision in Henderson Estate (Re) is a key reminder for Canadian estates practitioners of their obligations to the court when submitting materials for probate (read post).
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