Contractual Obligations and Estates
An estate trustee may be bound to a contract previously entered into by the deceased. This duty is distinct from …
Contractual Obligations and Estates Read Post »
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
Relinquishing US status – how do you do it and what are the tax implications? Read Post »
#510 – Reasons for Judgment in Birtzu v. McCron
[powerpress url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/kirsten/HOE_510_Final.mp3″] This week on Hull on Estates, Ian Hull and Doreen So discuss the reasons for judgment in Birtzu
#510 – Reasons for Judgment in Birtzu v. McCron Read Post »
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
What Can Reducing Probate Fees Cost You? Read Post »
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
LCO Recommends Reform in Capacity and Guardianship Law Read Post »
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
Interpretation of Wills – a recent case where direct evidence was not permitted Read Post »
Removal of an Estate Trustee
If an estate trustee is not fulfilling their duties and is not acting in the best interests of the estate,
Removal of an Estate Trustee Read Post »
What Happens When a Missing Person Comes Back From the “Dead”?
This week, I have been blogging about the case of Anna and Kym Hakze, two sisters from Alberta who were
What Happens When a Missing Person Comes Back From the “Dead”? Read Post »
Hull on Estates #509 – Role of Powers of Attorney for Property
[powerpress url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/kirsten/HOE_509_Final.mp3″] This week on Hull on Estates, Jonathon Kappy and Stuart Clark discuss the powers entrusted to a Power
Hull on Estates #509 – Role of Powers of Attorney for Property Read Post »
Missing Persons and Declarations of Death
Earlier this week, I blogged about the astonishing case of Anna and Kym Hakze, two Alberta sisters whose whereabouts were
Missing Persons and Declarations of Death Read Post »