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Featured in this episode of the Hull & Hull Debrief:
- Li‑Mei Mayer explores how executor disputes over cremated remains are resolved when majority rule breaks down, with Curry v. Curryunderscoring that dignity, fairness, and meaningful participation can outweigh a numerical vote, echoing concerns raised in Childs v. Childs about dysfunction in decision‑making. READ NOW
- Mandana Niknejad examines trustee discretion and the enduring force of the ‘even hand’ rule, as Karrow v. Boghosian shows that even “absolute” authority does not permit trustees to ignore the interests of all beneficiaries. READ NOW
- Next, Mandana Niknejad analyzes the Ontario Court of Appeal’s refusal to extend solicitor liability to non‑clients, explaining how Stingelin Estate v. Woods reinforces the narrow limits of duty of care and fiduciary obligations in will‑drafting disputes. READ NOW
- Suzana Popovic‑Montag looks at wills that authorize self‑dealing, offering practical drafting strategies to manage fiduciary risk while protecting beneficiaries when estate trustees purchase estate assets. 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