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2007 Clawbies
Posted on January 09, 2008The Canadian Law Blog Awards ("Clawbies") promote Canadian legal talent on the internet. You may access the website at http://www.clawbies.ca. Recently, Clawbies issued "awards" for, among other things, the "Best Practitioner Support Blog...
The Case for Mediation
Posted on January 08, 2008I am currently working on my Master of Laws in Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR"). When my peers discovered that I practice estate, trust and capacity litigation, they were surprised by my decision to pursue this degree. After all, a litigator is thought to spend the vast majority of time in court...
Estate Administration - Hull on Estate and Succession Planning Podcast #94
Posted on January 08, 2008Listen to Estate AdministrationThis week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana continue their discussion on what to expect in the early stages of estate administration.Estate Administration - Hull on Estate and Succession Planning Podcast #94 Posted on January 8th, 2008 by Hull & Hull LLP Suzana Popovic-Montag: Hi, and welcome to Hull on Estate and Succession Planning...
Proprietary Estoppel - Hull on Estates #92
Posted on January 08, 2008Listen to Proprietary EstoppelThis week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Rick Bickhram discuss proprietary estoppel.Proprietary Estoppel - Hull on Estates Podcast #92 Posted on January 8th, 2008 by Hull & Hull LLP David Smith: Hello and welcome to Hull on Estates...
James Brown's Legacy
Posted on January 07, 2008It was recently reported that five of James Brown's children have commenced legal proceedings to challenge the validity of the legendary singer's Will on the basis that his former advisers unduly influenced him to create charitable trusts from which the advisers would profit...
2008 Award of Excellence
Posted on January 04, 2008Each year the Ontario Bar Association (OBA), Trusts and Estates Section, considers candidates for its Award of Excellence. Last year, the Section paid tribute to Brian Schnurr as the recipient. The Award for Excellence was created to recognize exceptional contributions and achievements by members of the OBA to the area of trusts and estates...
Consent Orders - Hull on Estates #91
Posted on January 03, 2008Listen to Consent OrdersThis week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Christopher Graham discuss what to consider as a lawyer seeking an order on consent. Consent Orders - Hull on Estates Podcast #91 Posted on January 3rd, 2008 by Hull & Hull LLP David Smith: Hello and welcome to Hull on Estates...
2008 OBA Annual Institute - Trusts & Estates Section
Posted on January 03, 2008Estate planning and estate litigation have become more complex because of the dynamic of today’s family and the financial consequences that accompany that dynamic. This year’s OBA Annual Institute Trusts & Estates program looks at how planning can work or not work (and how litigation may arise), depending on the steps taken by the players involved and especially by those who might end up thwarting it...
LOOKING FORWARD TO 2008
Posted on January 02, 2008I hope everyone had a great holiday. With the close of 2007, we turn and look to the promise of 2008. In looking ahead to 2008 many may wonder if they have properly protected and provided for those they intend to protect should something unexpected happen to them...
The Process of Administering an Estate - Hull on Estate and Succession Planning Podcast #93
Posted on January 01, 2008Listen to The Process of Administering an EstateThis week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana talk about the first, pre-probate stages of administering an estate.
Executor Obligations - Hull on Estate and Succession Planning Podcast #92
Posted on December 25, 2007Listen to Executor ObligationsThis week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss what to anticipate as an executor and how to ensure that you are well prepared for your duties.
Happy Holidays
Posted on December 21, 2007This is our last blog of 2007!Thank you for reading our blog posts over the past year. We have enjoyed preparing them. We hope that we have been informative.As always, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please fell free to contact any of us...
Interest Not Payable on Insurance Proceeds Until Declaration of Death
Posted on December 20, 2007Interest is normally paid on the proceeds of a policy of life insurance thirty days after the insurer receives sufficient evidence of the claim. The requirements are mandated by statute. What happens, however, where the insured “disappears”, and the beneficiary brings an application for a declaration of death? Is interest payable from the date of death (as declared by the court), or from the date of the declaration itself?This issue was considered by the Court of Appeal of Manitoba in Antonation v...
Coping With Loss
Posted on December 19, 2007As estates lawyers, we interact with clients dealing with the loss of a friend or relative on a daily basis. In our role as estate litigation counsel or in advising on the administration of an estate, we can easily overlook the very real and emotionally charged aspects of coping with a loss...
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