Trust Litigation and the Oppression Remedy
Estate freezes involving the use of a holding company and a family trust are common. Occasionally disputes arise requiring consideration …
Trust Litigation and the Oppression Remedy Read Post »
Estate freezes involving the use of a holding company and a family trust are common. Occasionally disputes arise requiring consideration …
Trust Litigation and the Oppression Remedy Read Post »
A study of 2,000 Brits, reported in the Mirror, shows that 79% of the population studied dislike the idea of
Funeral Trends: Cremation Growing Read Post »
On Monday, I blogged about the recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Teixeira v. Markgraf Estate
Can Equity Perfect an Imperfect Gift? Read Post »
The recently proposed tax changes by the federal government have left many Canadians on edge. In particular, tax planning for
A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal deals with the question of intent regarding a gratuitous transfer in
It All Comes Down to Intent Read Post »
You receive a cheque from a loved one who wishes to provide you with a gift. Days later, before you’re
Teixeira v Markgraf Estate: Can you cash a gifted cheque after the cheque writer dies? Read Post »
Catto v. Catto illustrates some of the myriad of issues that can surround the administration of an estate. There, the
Hockey Cards and Ashes Read Post »
On Monday’s blog, I discussed the mechanisms available to Ontario courts under the Declarations of Death Act to deal with
Missing and Presumed…Alive? Property Rights under the Absentees Act Read Post »
You advise and document estate plans for clients. You’re meticulous about detail and always do a thorough job. Is there
Five things your clients should do before they die Read Post »
This week on Hull on Estates, Ian M. Hull and Stuart Clark discuss the recent case of Stajduhar v. Wolfe,
Hull on Estates #532 – Do common law spouses need to live together? Read Post »