Listen to this week’s episode:
Featured in this episode of the Hull & Hull Debrief:
- Suzana Popovic-Montag explores how Buffa v. Giacomelli 2026 ONCA 566 clarifies the distinction between motive and donative intent, the timing of intent and delivery, and when gifts made through joint accounts take effect. READ NOW
- Doreen So examines the continuing influence of Pecore v. Pecore 2007 SCC 17 through the lens of Buffa v. Giacomelli 2026 ONCA 566, encouraging readers to revisit the principles governing resulting trusts, joint accounts, and undue influence disputes. READ NOW
- Next, Suzana Popovic-Montag looks at estate planning for the posthumous use of reproductive materials, explaining the impact of the Assisted Human Reproduction Act, consent requirements, and the limits of testamentary directions. READ NOW
- Nick Esterbauer analyzes emerging AI-assisted arbitration tools and considers how technology-supported dispute resolution may offer more efficient options for certain estate and trust disputes while preserving human oversight. READ NOW
- Yalda Mostafaie examines whether a surviving spouse can receive RRSPs, RRIFs, insurance proceeds, and other designated assets while still pursuing equalization, highlighting the anti-double-recovery principles discussed in Weatherdon-Oliver v. Oliver Estate 2010 ONSC 5031 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