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Featured in this episode of the Hull & Hull Debrief:
- Jordan Sarah Head explores the Ontario Superior Court’s decision in Lacaria v. Lacaria, 2026 ONSC 591, regarding costs submissions in a guardianship application following the incapable person’s death – clarifying when pre‑ and post‑death legal fees may be recoverable from an estate. READ NOW
- Jordyn Sanford analyzes the distinction between statutory requirements and best practices for the virtual execution of Powers of Attorney in Ontario, highlighting common misconceptions and practical risk‑management considerations. READ NOW
- Suzana Popovic-Montag examines the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Elizabeth Casey Cooke Family Trust v. Dioguardi, 2026 ONCA 85 confirming that solicitor’s negligence claims attacking a probated will can constitute an abuse of process, with guidance on when rectification should be pursued at the probate stage. 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