O.J. Simpson: A Lesson on Posthumous Obligations
The infamous O.J. Simpson has recently made headlines again following his death on April 10, 2024. While the public did …
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Ontario Superior Court Grants an Equal Share of the Estate to a Partner Despite Lack of Marriage Status with the Deceased
In Canada, the family structure is constantly evolving, yet the law often lags behind these societal shifts. Presently, laws pertaining
Compassion Fatigue in the Legal Profession
Compassion Fatigue may also be known as vicarious or secondary trauma. It often impacts those who work in helping professions,
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Mastering High Conflict Interactions: Insights from the book “BIFF: Quick Responses to High Conflict People”
As estate litigation lawyers, navigating high-conflict situations is an inherent part of our practice. When navigating complex family dynamics, we
Can Only Part of a Will Be Saved Using the Will Validation Power?
While section 21.1 of the Succession Law Reform Act, RSO 1990, c.26 has now been in force for more than
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Hull on Estates Podcast – #690 – Costs Considerations for Estate Trustees
This Week on Hull on Estates, Nick Esterbauer and Darien Murray discuss costs consequences in estate litigation. They consider the
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Advance Requests for Medical Assistance in Dying
The current Canadian legal landscape regarding medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has a variety of requirements for an individual to
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Upcoming Changes to Capital Gains Tax
Capital gains tax can have a substantial impact on the administration of estates. Capital gains tax is levied on the
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Revisiting Suspicious Circumstances in Will Challenges
When challenging the validity of a Will, the challenge often hinges on the presence of suspicious circumstances that raise doubt
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Pierringer Agreements and the “Rule from Handley Estate”
Today’s blog is authored by Chigozie Enwereuzo, student-at-law with Hull & Hull LLP A defendant involved in multi-party litigation may
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