This week on Hull on Estates, Nick Esterbauer and Megan Zanette discuss the benefits of incapacity planning, with a specific …
Hull on Estates Podcast #696 – Benefits of Incapacity Planning Read Post »
In the recent case of Kacin v Kacin, 2024 ONSC 3345, the Superior Court of Justice for Ontario looked at
Can a Copy Prove a Lost Will? Read Post »
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the legal world has experienced many changes – arguably much-needed changes – which have allowed for
Virtual Notarization Not Yet Allowable in Ontario Read Post »
With the gaining popularity of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence (“AI”) has seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, both professionally and personally.
It’s Time to Befriend the Robots: The Use of AI in Estate Litigation Read Post »
As a venerable part-time professor, the recent decision of Head v. Gould, [1898] 2 Ch. 250, Chancery Division struck me
A Lesson from 1898 Read Post »
Yesterday, I blogged about motions to dismiss an application for delay. Today, I will discuss the recent decision in Estate
The Principles Behind Dismissing An Action For Delay Read Post »
Rule 24.01(1) of the Rules of Civil Procedure outlines the circumstances under which a defendant may move to dismiss an
When Can an Application be Dismissed for Delay? Read Post »
In Ontario, every estate trustee is obligated to keep accurate records of estate transactions under rule 74.17 of the Rules
Accounting During Estate Litigation: The Role of Solicitor-Client Privilege Read Post »
Pursuant to Rule 30.10 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, the Court applies a test of relevance and fairness when
Discovering Records of Non-Parties under Rule 30.10 Read Post »
In cases where an estate administration stalls, it can be challenging to get the ball rolling again. A new case, Hill v Hill, 2024 ONSC 3023, notes
Varying a Will: A Potential Estate Administration Solution Read Post »
