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Featured in this episode of the Hull & Hull Debrief:
- David Smith analyzes the administrative and legal complications arising from deaths that take place overseas, highlighting the challenges of repatriation and estate administration. READ NOW
- Chloe Cho explores the Supreme Court of Canada’s clarification that a beneficiary’s interest in a fully discretionary Henson trust is not an asset for means‑tested assistance, focusing on S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation. READ NOW
- Geoffrey Sculthorpe reviews a security for costs motion in Estate of Lascelles George Burnett v Heakes Housley, Barristers & Solicitors, 2026 ONSC 520, outlining the court’s approach when an estate with limited assets pursues previously litigated claims. READ NOW
- Next, Geoffrey Sculthorpe examines the Court of Appeal’s reasons in Hejno v. Hejno, 2025 ONCA 876, addressing the validation of imperfect wills, the evidentiary requirements under s. 21.1 of the SLRA, and the limits of substantial compliance. READ NOW
- Suzana Popovic‑Montag outlines when alter ego trusts may be beneficial for clients aged 65 and older, explaining their tax treatment, planning advantages, and circumstances where they may be appropriate. READ NOW
- Next, Suzana Popovic‑Montag discusses the BC Court of Appeal’s confirmation that class gifts presumptively vest at the testator’s death unless the will clearly indicates otherwise, as illustrated in Lewis v Jack, 2025 BCSC 343. 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