Access to Justice
Aside from the practice of law, I also teach at a law school. Lately, I have been doing a lot …
How does Solicitor/Client Privilege Apply on the Death of a Testator?
What happens to communications between a solicitor and a testator once the testator passes away? Can privilege be waived in
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A Bequest Made in Error
I recently came across an article which describes how a woman in the United States inadvertently gifted a share of
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Hull on Estates #507 – Divorced Spouses and Dependant’s Relief Claims
This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Umair Abdul Qadir discuss recent amendments to the definition of “spouse”
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Adoption and Estate Planning in Japan
A recent article published in the Japan Times explains how changes to domestic tax legislation could be causing a rise
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Age and Testamentary Capacity
“Testamentary capacity” is a term with a particular legal meaning: whether an individual has the necessary cognitive abilities to be
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What happens when an estate trustee dies?
Section 2 of Ontario’s Estates Administration Act provides that upon a person’s death, all real and personal property formerly vested in
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A Funeral for the Ages?
Celebrities and Explosions. Now that I have your attention, yes today’s estate blog is actually about celebrities and explosions. Johnny
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The Donald J. Trust
The media cannot get enough of President Donald Trump. Regardless of whether you turn on the television, or pick up
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Recent Decisions on Section 38 of the Trustee Act
The Ontario Superior Court recently considered the application of section 38 of the Trustee Act in John C. Chaplin v.
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