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Listen to: Hull on Estates #277 – Creative Claims against Real Property

This week on Hull on Estates David Smith and Holly LeValliant discuss creative claims that can be asserted against real property in the estates context. Specifically, they discuss the role for creative counsel to play in developing an argument to assist individuals who are not on the title of a property, but who still have a claim in equity to the property.

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Listen to: Hull on Estates #276 - Representing individuals with mental illness 

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss representing individuals with mental illness. More specifically, they refer to an article in Briefly Speaking and reinforce the importance of overcoming personal prejudices, maintaining confidentiality and respecting a client’s instructions.

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This week on Hull on Estates and Succession Planning, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag give an overview of the book "With the Stroke of a Pen, Claim Your Life" by Jane Blaufus. This book is based on Jane's personal experience with the loss of her husband. In this episode, Ian and Suzana examine the "Courageous Questions" asked by Jane, questions they feel are associated with the day to day issues of estate planning.
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This week on Hull on Estates and Succession Planning, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag ring in the New Year with an update to our Reading List. The book of focus is written by Dr. Steven R. Covey called "The 3rd Alternative," a reading that discusses various aspects of problem solving.  More specifically, Ian and Suzana apply the lessons of this book to issues in estate planning, those who mediate and those who litigate. More simply, he asks the question, what is the 3rd alternative?

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Listen to: Hull on Estates Episode #275 - Designation of Beneficiaries

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Natalia Angelini discuss a decision out of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that deals with designation of beneficiaries under RRSPs and policies of insurance. The case, Orpin v. Littlechild et al, 2011 ONSC 7695 (CanLII), illustrates how the court determines whether a designation of beneficiaries applies in specific circumstances. 

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This week on Hull on Estates and Succession Planning, Ian Hull asks the question - What should one do with their estate plan in 2012? More specifically, he discusses Will basics and Will basics planning. If you have any questions or comments, please visit our blog at estatelaw.hullandhull.com or email your questions to hull.lawyers@gmail.com

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Listen to: Hull on Estates Episode #274 - Charitable Giving

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Saman Jaffery discuss Charitable Giving and Estate Planning.

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This week on Hull on Estates and Succession Planning, Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag add to our Hull & Hull LLP recommending reading list with the book "Cross-Border Family Mediation". This book touches on cross border family mediation in regards to custody and access issues. Ian and Suzana also discuss holograph wills and the issues that surround them, particularly in Canada, and canvas where they may occur.

If you have any comments or questions please visit our blog at hullestatemediation.com or send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com

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 Listen to: Hull on Estates #273 - Summary Judgment Rule Decision

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Holly LeValliant discuss the Summary Judgment Rule decision.  More specifically, what is the significance of the decision and whether it will expand the use of summary judgment.

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Listen to: Hull on Estates #271 - Section 72 of the Succession Law Reform Act

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Natalia Angelini discuss dependant support claims and the impact of assets falling under Section 72 of the Succession Law Reform Act.

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Listen to: Hull on Estates Episode #270 - General Trust Concepts 

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss General Trust Concepts and Issues while giving a brief and general overview.

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This week on Hull on Estates and Succession Planning, Ian Hull gives mention to "Movember" - A movement to raise money and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer.  If you would like to make a contribution, please visit ca.movember.com
In this podcast, Ian also discusses an interesting development from the accounting firm Ernst and Young, who have developed a new service with a focused approach to estates & trusts.  If you have any questions or comments, please send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave a comment on our blog at estatelaw.hullandhull.com

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Listen to: Hull on Estates Episode #269 - Terminating Inheritance Rights

This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Saman Jaffery discuss a paper presented by Ian Hull and co-authored by Suzana Popovic-Montag at the Estates and Trusts Summit held on November 9, 2011.  The topic of their discussion is Terminating Inheritance Rights.

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Listen to: Hull on Estates Episode #268 - Entitlements of a Child

This week on Hull on Estates David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss the definition of "Child" and its application in the Estates field with a review of the British Columbia cases of Hope v. Raeder Estate and Peri v. McCutcheon.

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This week on Hull on Estates and Succession Planning, Ian Hull discusses Wills and Non-Tax Issues related to estate planning. More specifically, he touches upon the special nature of married spouse claims and common law spouse claims. If you have any questions or comments, please send us an email at hull.lawyers@gmail.com or leave us a comment on our blog at estatelaw.hullandhull.com

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Listen to: Hull on Estates #267 -  How to Have a Guardian of Property Appointed Through Court Application. 

This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Saman Jaffery briefly outline the steps needed when preparing an application to have a guardian of property appointed for an incapable person.

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Listen to: Hull on Estates Episode #266 - Back to Basics - Intestate Succession

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss how things aren't always as simple as they appear and explain that complications can arise from the most basic things.  Specifically, they touch on the issue of intestate succession.

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 Listen to: Hull on Estates #265 - Minor Children and Dependant Support Applications 

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Natalia Angelini discuss the issue of minor children and dependant support applications.  More specifically, they give some basic tips when bringing forward your claim.

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 Listen to: Hull on Estates Episode #263 POA Issues 

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss Power of Attorney issues and investing in a Power of Attorney.  In particular, they discuss what obligations there are for the Power of Attorney for Property to the incapable person, but also to the incapable person's estate.

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