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Featured in this episode of the Hull & Hull Debrief:
- Jordyn Sanford explores how trauma‑informed trial practices, prompted by the court’s approach in S. v. Ukraine International Airlines JSC, can improve client participation and access to justice in emotionally charged estate litigation. READ NOW
- Li‑Mei Mayer analyzes potential costs consequences through Antzon v. Rogovsky ONSC 2025 915 and 6025 where unproven allegations and disproportionate strategy can lead to substantial indemnity costs being awarded against a beneficiary. READ NOW
- Next, Li‑Mei Mayer examines dependant support claims through Cassan v. Giroux, highlighting how obituary wording and funeral arrangements informed analysis of spousal status, with later reasons limiting the quantum and structure of support. READ NOW
- Suzana Popovic‑Montag looks at dependant support in cross‑border estates, explaining how domicile and the lex situs govern jurisdiction, with Williams v Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Bratusa v Doersam, and Torres v Ettinger et al shaping the modern framework. 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