News & Events

Read Noah Weisberg and Devin McMurtry’s  article  ‘If There’s Anything That You Want: Indemnification of Estate Trustee Legal Fees’ published by the Toronto Law Journal.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Tony Ma has joined our firm as an LPP student.

Hull & Hull LLP is featured in the Top 10 Toronto Legal Blogs by The Smith Investigation Agency.

Ian Hull featured in the article “Technology tools to make estate planning easier” published by the Globe and Mail.

Ian Hull
featured in the article, “Social media evidence in estates litigation” published by Advocate Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the Money123 newsletter Q&A published by Global News.

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

Ian Hull
featured in the article, “When a gift is bare-ly a trust” published by Advocate
Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Digital estate plan can save loved ones added grief, expense” published by Advocate Daily.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “A review regarding testamentary capacity assessments”
published by Advocate Daily.

Read about the Hull e-State Planner and other legal tech products in the article, “Innovations in estates law: How legal tech is revolutionizing death” published by Canadian Lawyer.

David
Morgan Smith featured in the article, “Corroboration needed when making claim on estate” published by Advocate Daily.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “Preparing for estate mediation” published by Advocate Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag, Ian Hull and Nick Esterbauer are pleased to have co-authored a chapter on
Law and Practice within the Chambers Private Wealth 2019 Guide, provided by Chambers and
Partners.

David Morgan Smith featured in the article, “Knowledge and approval will challenges tough to prove: Smith” published by Advocate Daily.

Ian Hull
featured in the article, “Squash or breakdancing at the Olympics – which would you choose?“ published by Advocate
Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Estate planning for Fido: How to make sure pets live the good life if you go” published by the Toronto Star.

Ian Hull
featured in the article, “Five ways to make your summer rock” published by Advocate
Daily.

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

David
Morgan Smith featured in the article, “Where there’s a will to contract, there’s a contract to will” published by Advocate
Daily.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “Sleeper trains: nostalgia for something we may never have done” published by Advocate
Daily.

Suzana
Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Province gives ‘meaningful guidance’ around multiple wills” published by Advocate
Daily.

Hull & Hull LLP is pleased to announce that Arielle Di Iulio has recently joined our firm as an associate.

Congratulations on the launch of the e-State Planner! Read more about it on this article posted
by the Law Times.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “Importance of estate and incapacity planning can never be underestimated” published by the Globe and Mail.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Beware of
inheritance scams” published by Advocate
Daily.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “Grocery store self-checkout: where will it lead?” published by Advocate Daily.

David
Morgan Smith joined Wolfgang Klein on Global News Radio to
discuss Will challenges and disputes between executors and beneficiaries.

David Morgan Smith featured in the article, “Issue estoppel and passing of accounts” published
by Advocate
Daily.

Suzana Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Hull & Hull’s
SCC win establishes important precedent” published by Advocate
Daily.

Ian Hull
featured in the article, “Is a crypto-will a new frontier for estate planning?” published by Advocate
Daily.

We are
proud to announce that Suzana Popovic-Montag has joined the 2019-2020 TLA Board of Directors.

Ian Hull featured in the article, “Is there a duty to account when
requested by a beneficiary?” published by Advocate
Daily.

Suzana
Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Five things that will disappear in our lifetime”, published by Advocate
Daily.

Ian Hull
featured in the article, “Do you lie to your doctor?” published by Advocate
Daily.

Ian Hull
featured in the article, “Court’s ruling brings back clarity to multiple wills strategy” published by the
Globe and Mail.

Suzana
Popovic-Montag featured in the article, “Fertilizer for your brain: how to grow your resilience” published by Advocate
Daily. 

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.

Ian Hull, Suzana Popovic-Montag and Jordan Atin will be speaking on the topic of Estate Litigation at the Ottawa Wills and Estates Seminar.

Nick Esterbauer is hosting the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario’s webinar on “The Efficacy of the PC Process”.

Natalia Angelini will co-chair Rights and Limitations on an Attorney Under a Power of Attorney program hosted by Ontario Bar Association.

Ian Hull
will be speaking on the topic of Estate Litigation at the Kingston Wills and Estates Seminar.

Ian Hull and Noah Weisberg will be attending The Family Cottage:
Estate Planning and Real Estate Issues program,
presented by the Ontario Bar Association. Ian Hull will be speaking on cottage disputes and Noah Weisberg will be
chairing the program.

Ian Hull, Jordan Atin and Noah Weisberg will be speaking at this
year’s B’nai Brith seminar. The topic of the seminar will be
“Trust Troubles Litigation, Tax and Ethical Issues”.

Suzana
Popovic-Montag and Ian Hull will co-chair Estate Litigation: The Practical Guide for Legal Professionals
seminar hosted by Osgoode Hall Law School.

Suzana
Popovic-Montag, Ian Hull and Jordan Atin will be leading a panel discussion on Capacity Issues, Tips, Traps, and Red
Flags at the Estates and Family Law Seminar hosted by Halton County Law Association.

Suzana Popovic-Montag will be participating in a panel discussion
on Digital Assets and Estate Planning in the Digital Age at this year’s Northwind’s Annual High Net Worth
Forum.

Suzana
Popovic-Montag and Ian Hull will be attending the upcoming Six-Minute Estates Lawyer, presented by the Law Society of
Ontario. Suzana will be speaking on the rules of conduct and conflict issues for solicitors.

Next week, Suzana Popovic-Montag & Ian Hull will be attending
the Estate Planning & Litigation Forum hosted by Cambridge Forums. Suzana will be co-leading a discussion on new
developments in the case law and Ian will be co-leading a discussion on alternative/creative dispute resolution in the
context of incapacity.

Suzana
Popovic-Montag and Ian Hull  will present a session regarding solicitors negligence claims; relevant case law, rules of
professional conduct, duty of care, undue influence and independent legal advice at Western Law – Estates Litigation
course.

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.