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Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Want to be creative with your will? Get a lawyer” published by Advocate Daily .

Ian Hull featured in the article, “A will is not a trust, Ontario judges say” published by Law Times.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Is there life after death? (spoiler alert – we have the answer)” published by Advocate Daily.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “Live longer – unusual tips for keeping the grim reaper at bay” published by Advocate Daily.

Ian Hull  featured in the article, “Afraid of dying? Take your mushroom” published by Advocate Daily.

Hull & Hull LLP has been named one of Canada’s Top 10 Wills, Trusts & Estates Boutique In Canadian Lawyer’s January 2019 Issue.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Keep meticulous accounts as estate trustee to avoid liability” published by Advocate Daily.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “ Do you have gems or junk in your house?” published by Advocate Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Help your client prepare to write a will” published by Advisor’s Edge.

David Smith featured in the article, “Resealing of foreign orders appointing guardians” published by Advocate Daily.

David Smith featured in the article, “Supreme Court of Canada clarifies unjust enrichment test” published by Advocate Daily.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “Why staying well can be a living hell” published by Advocate Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Dying for a cruise? What about dying on a cruise” published by Advocate Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Factor digital assets into estate planning” published by Law Times.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Search for missing beneficiary should be proportionate to bequest” published by Advocate Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Pressure to find missing beneficiaries” published by the Law Times.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “Are you ready to be a 21st century retiree?” published by Advocate Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Lack of a will could be ‘troubled water’ for Franklin’s beneficiaries” published by Advocate Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Your health — don’t let your financial guard down” published by Advocate Daily.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Charlotte McGee has joined our firm as an associate.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Christina Canestraro has recently joined our firm as an associate.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “Substantial indemnity costs ordered against estate trustees” published by Advocate Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Conduct due diligence before agreeing to act as an ETDL” published by Advocate Daily.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Chris Cieslik joined our firm as an articling student

Ian Hull featured in the article, “Travel much? Currency exchange is getting easier” published by Advocate Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Preparing your client for an estate mediation” published by Advocate Daily.

Ian Hull is featured in the article, “Can you win the lottery and remain anonymous?” published by Advocate Daily.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Sydney Osmar has recently joined our firm as an associate.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “How a walk in the park can improve your mental health” published by Advocate Daily.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “No right of equalization when a common-law spouse dies”published by Advocate Daily.  

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Preparing and protecting estate freezes” published by Advocate Daily.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “Hockey fights are way down. Estate fights? Not so much” published by Advocate Daily.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “Make it your year for ‘best picture’ critical thinking” published by Advocate Daily.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “The benefits and risks of naming a second POA” published by Advocate Daily.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “Cross-border estates planning grows as world shrinks” published by Advocate Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Eight steps to a successful succession plan for lawyers” published by Advocate Daily. 

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Challenging a will can be expensive, time-consuming” published by Advocate Daily.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “It’s hard to read the label when you’re inside the bottle” published by Advocate Daily.

 Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Unique considerations for LGBTQ estate planning” published by Advocate Daily

Suzana Popovic-Montag and Sayuri Kagami’s article, “Considerations for LGBTQ Estate Planning”, featured in the Toronto Law Journal.

Paul Trudelle was quoted in the article, “Capacity is crucial for will preparation”, published by Investment Executive magazine.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce Natalia Angelini and  Jonathon Kappy are now partners at our firm.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Demographics driving rise in POA litigation” published by Advocate Daily.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Alyssa Mitha has joined our firm as an LPP (Law Practice Program) student.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that James Jacuta has recently joined our firm as an associate.

 Suzana Popovic-Montag wrote the article, “Historical’ transfer of wealth to women highlights importance of estate planning”, published by The Lawyer’s Daily.

Ian M. Hull co-wrote the article, “Banks V Goodfellow (1870): Time to Update the Test for Testamentary Capacity ”, published by The Canadian Bar Association.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Charlotte McGee and Jacqueline Palef  have recently joined our firm as articling students.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Kira Domratchev has recently joined our firm as an associate.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Garrett Horrocks and Sayuri Kagami have recently joined our firm as associates.

Ian M. Hull, Suzana Popovic-Montag and Nick Esterbauer wrote the article, “Law and Practice ”, published by Chambers and Partners – Private Wealth.

Suzana Popovic-Montag and Ian M. Hull wrote the article, “Organ Donation For Estate Lawyers ”, published by Trillium Gift of Life Network.

Ian Hull was quoted in the article, “McCarthy opens New York office and other legal moves and grooves for May 24”, published by Financial Post.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was quoted in the article, “Leaving the family cottage to children will cost you – or them”, published by The Globe and Mail.

Ian Hull was quoted in the article, “Should You Light the Match for Superstars to Leave?”, published by Lawyers Weekly.

Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag were quoted in the article, “Ontario Court of Appeal Sends Mixed Messages Regarding Probate Jurisdiction”, published by Lawyers Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was quoted in the article, “Ignoring Digital Assets in Estate Plans puts Clients at Risk”, published by Lawyers Weekly.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Amanda Ramnaraign recently joined our firm as articling student.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was quoted in the article, “Marketing Playing Vital Role in a Growing Online World”, published by Lawyers Weekly.

Ian Hull recognized as a highly regarded individual in Who’s Who Legal’s private client category.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was quoted in the article, “New Look for Traditional Profession”, published by Lawyers Weekly.

Ian Hull’s article, “Life Insurance Fraud and Faking Your Own Death“, was featured in this month’s Association of Certified Fraud Examiners newsletter.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was quoted in the article, “Don’t Ignore Digital Assets in Estate Plans”, published in The Bottom Line News.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was quoted in the article, “Podcasting the Law”, published in Canadian Lawyer Magazine.

Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag’s article, “BMO v. Spence: Racial Discrimination and “Private Wills”“, featured in the fall 2016 edition of Advocates’ Journal.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Marco Jacuta recently joined our firm as an articling student.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Rebecca Rauws recently joined our firm as an associate.

Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag co-author the new Probate Practice, Fifth Edition, now available through Thomson Reuters.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was quoted in the article, “Heir Apparent”, published in Succession Planning Magazine.

Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag are the new contributing authors for Feeney’s Canadian Law of Wills, 4th Edition, available now through LexisNexis.

Jonathon Kappy was quoted in the article, “Executive Indecision: Fixing Dysfunctional C-suite no Easy Task“, published in Succession Planning Magazine.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Lesley Donsky & Elizabeth Legge recently joined our firm as articling students.

Ian Hull was quoted in the article, “Lawyer Remembered for his Generosity, Passion for Law”, published by The Canadian Jewish News.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was recently interviewed by Liane Kotler for her article, “All I Really Want When my Husband Dies is his Twitter Following”, published by TVO.

Ian Hull was quoted in the article “Laws Required so Courts can nix Discriminatory Wills” published by Law Times.

Ian Hull was quoted in the article, “Law Firm Collaboration Fosters Mentorship, Rapid-Fire Solutions” published by The Lawyer’s Weekly.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was interviewed by The Lawyer’s Weekly for the article “Nailing Down Top Student Candidates“.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was recently interviewed by CTV News where she shared her knowledge of the importance of estate planning in relation to Prince’s estate.

Ian Hull was quoted in the article, “Wayne Gretzky Named 500 Miles for Parkinson’s Honorary Patron” published by AdvocateDaily.

Ian Hull recently shared his thoughts on estate legislation with AdvocateDaily for their article, “‘Archaic’ Estate Legislation Needs Updating”.

Ian Hull was recently interviewed by AdvocateDaily for their article, “Legal Industry Supports 500 Miles for Parkinson’s Fundraiser“.

Ian Hull was recently interviewed by AdvocateDaily for their article, “LSUC Bolsters Lawyers Feed the Hungry Program“.

Ian Hull was quoted in the article, “All in the Family Didn’t Work Here“, published by The Lawyer’s Weekly.

Ian Hull was recently interviewed by AdvocateDaily for their article, “Court Strikes Down Will that Would Create Scholarships for White, Straight Students.”

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Laura Betts recently joined our firm as an associate.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Matthew Elia recently joined our firm as a student of the Law Practice Program.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was recently interviewed by AdvocateDaily for their article, “Failure to Plan for Your Digital Assets Can Have Consequences”.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was quoted in the article, “What’s Mom’s Password? Online Accounts and Estate-Planning Headaches” published by The Globe and Mail.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was quoted in the article, “Physician-Assisted Dying and the Estate Plan” published by  Law Times.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was quoted in the article, Bird Busting, Buyout Basics & Tank Talk in Cottage Life Magazine.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was quoted in the article, The Social Side of Business in The Lawyers Weekly.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Lisa Haseley recently joined our firm as an associate.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was quoted in the article, It’s not a dog’s life for pets that are named in wills in The Lawyers Weekly.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Rebecca Rauws and Stephanie Clendenning recently joined our firm as articling students.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Umair A. Qadir recently joined our firm as an associate.

The Hon. Roy McMurtry was quoted in the article, Could the Toronto G20 happen again? by The Toronto Star.

Jordan Atin was presented with The 2015 Osgoode Hall Law School JD Teaching Award.

The Hon. Roy McMurtry and other high-profile social justice advocates united to end carding.

Ian Hull was recently interviewed by Windsor Law. Click here to watch his Alumni interview.

Suzana Popovic-Montag quoted in Precedent in regards to the rapid growth of Axess Law.

Ian Hull was recently referenced in the blog, Three Things to Consider About Canada’s Assisted Suicide Decision by Zosha Millman.

Suzana Popovic-Montag was quoted in the National Post and the Toronto Sun on the historic case in which a judge overturned a man’s last will and testament for being overtly racist.

Hull & Hull LLP has been named one of Canada’s Top Trusts & Estates Boutiques In Canadian Lawyer’s January 2015 Issue.

Suzana Popovic-Montag, Ian Hull and Jordan Atin will be addressing unique issues that arise in Will and Power of Attorney drafting at the Thunder Bay Law Association 2018 Fall Conference.

Suzana Popovic-Montag will be addressing discrimination and harassment issues in an estate planning practice at the 21^st Annual Estates and Trusts Summit.

Suzana Popovic-Montag will co-chair the Probate Gems: Probate Essentials 2018 program held by the Law Society of Ontario.

Toronto Estates and Trusts Lawyer Suzana Popovic-Montag will discuss preparing and protecting estate freezes at the upcoming B’nai Brith Estates and Trusts CLE Seminar for Lawyers and Accountants.

Suzana Popovic-Montag will be speaking on the current state of estate planning at the upcoming Northwind’s Inaugural High Net Worth Forum presented by the Northwind Professional Institute.

Suzana Popovic-Montag and Ian Hull will Co-Chair the Halton County Law Association Estates and Family Law Seminar.

Suzana Popovic-Montag will be speaking on the Evolution of Orders Appointing Estate Trustees During Litigation at the upcoming Six Minute Estates Lawyer, presented by the Law Society of Ontario(LSO).

Toronto estates and trusts litigator Ian Hull will chair a panel discussion on the validity of gifts at the upcoming B’nai Brith Estates and Trusts CLE Seminar for Lawyers and Accountants.

Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag will present a session on mediation at this year’s ‘Will, Estate and Trust Fundamentals for Estate Practitioners’ event, presented by the Canadian Bar Association (CBA).

Suzana Popovic-Montag to share her estate planning knowledge on CJAD 800 Montreal’s My Planning Hour October 2nd at 5pm EST.

Suzana Popovic-Montag to discuss the topic of will challenges, including how to prevent will and POA challenges, at the upcoming 2016 Practical Guide for Legal Professionals’ program presented by Osgoode Professional Development.

Suzana Popovic-Montag and Ian Hull will share their insights into some of the complications that can arise during the probate application process at the upcoming Probate Gems: Probate Essentials 2016 program held by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Suzana Popovic-Montag and Ian Hull will share their insights into some of the complications that can arise during the probate application process at the upcoming Probate Gems: Probate Essentials 2016 program held by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Suzana Popovic-Montag will share her expertise on the issue of joint sessions in civil dispute mediation at the upcoming Joint Sessions and Opening Statements in the Mediation of Civil Disputes program, presented by the Ontario Bar Association.

Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag to speak about recent developments in estates – case law and legislation  at the upcoming Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) Annual Confrence.

Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag will Co-Chair the Halton County Law Association Estates and Family Law Seminar.

Suzana Popovic-Montag will be presenting on the new rules of practice for estates during the upcoming Six Minute Estates Lawyer, presented by the  Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC).

Suzana Popovic-Montag will be sharing her thoughts on policy attacks on Wills and Inter Vivos gifts during the Estate Planning & Litigation Forum, hosted by Cambridge Forums.

Suzana Popovic-Montag will share her thoughts on the role of arbitration in estates matters at an upcoming program presented by the Ontario Bar Association (OBA).

Ian Hull will speak at an upcoming Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) program, aimed at providing litigators with a primer on mediation.

Ian Hull will be speaking at the launch of the Law Commission of Ontario’s Simplified Procedures for Small Estates report.

Ian Hull will chair an upcoming webcast on the new Estates Tax Act, presented by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag will share their expertise on estate planning issues involving elderly clients at an upcoming program hosted by Osgoode Professional Development.

Jordan Atin will be speaking at the 18th Annual Estates and Trusts Summit hosted by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Professor David Freedman to present at the 18th Annual Estates and Trusts Summit hosted by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Ian Hull will speak at the 18th Annual Estates and Trusts Summit hosted by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Ian Hull to present at the Law Society of Upper Canada’s Basic to Complex Trust Issues for Family Law Lawyers program

Ian Hull is set to present at the 5th Annual Recent Developments & Complex Issues in Child and Spousal Support Conference hosted by Osgoode Professional Development.

Suzana Popovic-Montag will chair the Practice Gems: Probate Essentials 2015, and Ian Hull will present on The New Regulation Under the Estate Administration Tax Act, 1998.

Ian Hull is set to present at the 2015 Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)Canada conference in Toronto.

Ian Hull will speak at an upcoming Continuing Legal Education session for lawyers and accountants on the subject of will challenges.

Suzana Popovic-Montag will share her thoughts on a number of current issues in estates law at the upcoming 21st East Region Solicitors Conference, hosted by the County of Carleton Law Association.

Suzana Popovic-Montag to present on professional responsibility and practice management topics in the Ontario context at Law Society PCPO course.

Ian Hull to speak at the opening of the 9th Annual Diverse Careers for Women in Law event.

Ian Hull to present at Six-Minute Estates Lawyer 2015 program.

Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag will be presenting in the Halton County Seminar at the Oakville Golf Club.

Ian Hull will be co-presenting with Angela Casey at the Litigation and Administration of Foreign Trusts and Assets seminar on Mastering Foreign Assets and Beneficiaries in Estate Litigation.

Ian Hull will share his thoughts on the ethics of practice in the context of capacity issues at the Oatley McLeish Guide to Motor Vehicle Litigation 2015.

Ian Hull will chair The Estate Administration Tax Act, 1998 :New Reporting Requirements workshop as part of LSUC’s Continuing Professional Development.