Costs Denied.
In September, my colleagues Ian Hull and Noah Weisberg discussed the judgment of Justice Kristjanson in Tarantino v. Galvano, 2017 …
Blade Runner: Estate planning in a futuristic world
Could assets be passed one day to non-living beings, those created through artificial intelligence but possessing human-like qualities? Many of
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Hull on Estates #533 – Trusts and Child Support Payments
[powerpress url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/kirsten/HOE_533_Final.mp3″] Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Noah Weisberg discuss the use of discretionary trusts in the
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When is a Transfer of Property a Fraudulent Conveyance?
In many circumstances, spouses may transfer property to one another as joint tenants. If this transfer occurs when a party
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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
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Funeral Trends: Cremation Growing
A study of 2,000 Brits, reported in the Mirror, shows that 79% of the population studied dislike the idea of
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Can Equity Perfect an Imperfect Gift?
On Monday, I blogged about the recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Teixeira v. Markgraf Estate
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Estate Taxation South of the Border: What’s set to change under the GOP’s Proposed Tax Plan?
The recently proposed tax changes by the federal government have left many Canadians on edge. In particular, tax planning for
It All Comes Down to Intent
A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal deals with the question of intent regarding a gratuitous transfer in
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Teixeira v Markgraf Estate: Can you cash a gifted cheque after the cheque writer dies?
You receive a cheque from a loved one who wishes to provide you with a gift. Days later, before you’re
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