The American Fiduciary Rule
Beginning April 10, 2017, the United States Department of Labour will implement what is being referred to as the “Fiduciary …
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Hull on Estates #503 – The applicability of limitation periods
This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Noah Weisberg discuss the applicability of limitation periods to power of
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Seeking Assistance from the Court to Fund Litigation
Typically, costs awards are not made until the conclusion of litigation. However, in rare circumstances, courts may order that costs
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The Common Law Slayer Rule
The common law slayer rule makes the law in Canada clear that committing murder will prevent a person from inheriting
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Can you be adopted as an adult?
Earlier this week I blogged about the ability for an individual to be “adopted” into a Trust, as well as
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Do adopted children still receive an entitlement from their birth parent’s estate?
I recently blogged about the about the fact that, generally speaking, an adopted child would have the same rights to
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When Does an Attorney for Property Lose the Right to Claim Compensation?
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently considered the issue of the applicable limitation period for claims for compensation on a
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Hull on Estates #502 – Tolling of Limitation Periods
This week on Hull on Estates Paul Trudelle and Lisa Haseley discuss tolling of limitation periods and the recent Ontario
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Can you be adopted into a Trust?
When one thinks of a “trust fund baby“, images of a lavish lifestyle supported by family wealth probably come to
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The Case for Financial Support of Non-Conjugal Caregivers
With the aging population, there are increasing numbers of individuals who may require a caregiver. And that caregiver is not
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