Hull on Estates #511 – Rectification of Wills
This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Rebecca Rauws discuss the rectification of Wills, including the criteria that …
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Single and Alone? Who will inherit your estate?
It is not uncommon to encounter situations where an individual dies without a will, having never been married, widowed, separated
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The Executor’s Year
The “Executor’s Year” is a common law rule that gives estate trustees one year to administer the estate before beneficiaries
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Testamentary Wishes Must be Respected
In a recent case, Ilott v. The Blue Corss & Ors, [2017] UKSC 17 (15 March 2017), the Supreme Court
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Contractual Obligations and Estates
An estate trustee may be bound to a contract previously entered into by the deceased. This duty is distinct from
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Relinquishing US status – how do you do it and what are the tax implications?
Some American celebrities spoke of leaving the US depending on the outcome of the election. I don’t know if anyone
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#510 – Reasons for Judgment in Birtzu v. McCron
This week on Hull on Estates, Ian Hull and Doreen So discuss the reasons for judgment in Birtzu v. McCron,
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What Can Reducing Probate Fees Cost You?
Although probate fees in Ontario are relatively modest (approx. 1.5% of the estate value), most wish to avoid or reduce
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LCO Recommends Reform in Capacity and Guardianship Law
Last week, the Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) released its Final Report on Legal Capacity, Decision-making and Guardianship. The Final
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Interpretation of Wills – a recent case where direct evidence was not permitted
In McCarthy Estate (Re), 2016 CanLII 87407 (NL SCTD) the executor of his mother’s estate was seeking directions on the meaning
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