Doug joined Hull & Hull LLP as an associate in 2023 upon his call to the bar.
Prior to joining Hull & Hull LLP as an associate, Doug was a summer and articling student with the firm. Doug received his Juris Doctor law degree from Bond University. During law school, Doug was an avid moot court contender, and in faculty competitions was twice awarded ‘Best Advocate’.
Prior to law school, Doug graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History, and worked as a logistics administration contractor for an international consulting firm. He is presently a TEP diploma candidate.
Doug’s practice with Hull & Hull focuses on contentious estate and trust disputes, seeking practical solutions for clients through firm, focused advocacy.
Associations: Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Canada); Ontario Bar Association; Canadian Bar Association
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Recent Posts
August 02, 2024
Variation of a trust by disclaimer
The right for a beneficiary to disclaim their interest under an estate is well-established in Ontario, traceable back to the ...
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Intermeddling: What is the threshold for having ‘acted’ as Estate Trustee?
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What happens when a parent names a guardian for their children in a Will?
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