Hull & Hull Debrief – November 14, 2025

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On this week’s episode of the Hull & Hull Debrief:

  • Mark Lahn examines the boundaries of contingency fee agreements in Ontario highlighting recent decision in  Nootchtai v. Nahwegahbow Corbiere Genoodmagejig Barristers and Solicitors, identifying practical considerations for lawyers and clients navigating contingency fee arrangements; READ NOW
  • Shawnee Matinnia explores the advantages and disadvantages that can come into play with the use of safety deposit boxes in Ontario for storing testamentary documents, outlining areas of caution for estate planning and asset protection; READ NOW
  • Shawnee also provides useful analysis of a too-often overlooked component of the decision in Pecore v. Pecore, shedding light on the importance of relationship evidence in joint account disputes, and key considerations in an estate litigation context. READ NOW

Hull & Hull Debrief is a weekly roundtable discussing the law and updates published by Hull & Hull LLP. Published each Friday, a link to this discussion will be found in the e-mail provided to our subscribers, for a quick and easy update on issues concerning trusts, estates and capacity issues. If you have any questions or comments regarding the Hull & Hull Debrief please contact Doug Higgins, Hull & Hull LLP: dhiggins@hullandhull.com