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Listen to Appointing a Guardian

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana talk about appointing a guardian for your children. They also discuss Ian's appearance on BNN's Strictly Legal with Michael Cochrane.

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Listen to Issues in Estate Administration: Tax Filing.

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss tax issues surrounding the administration of an estate.

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Listen to Payment of Legacies

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss payment of legacies and other gifts that may be set out in a will.

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Listen to The Business of Being an Estate Trustee.

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss the business side of being an Estate Trustee and talk about what to do with assets.

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Listen to Administration of the Assets of the Estate

This week on Hull on Estates and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss things to consider when administrating the assets of an estate and point out burdens of being and executor.

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Listen to Insights on Aging and the Elderly Seminar

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian talks about a seminar he attended and participated in last week called 'Insights on Aging and the Elderly'. The seminar was hosted by B'nai Brith and featured Dr. Nathan Herrmann, Ian Hull, Rabbi Roy D. Tanenbaum and Charles B. Wagner.

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Listen to Applying for Probate

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana talk about the applying for probate. They discuss some of the ways that estate administrators can simplify the process.

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Listen to Personal Liability

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian Hull talks about the extensive personal liability of an estate trustee.

Also, in the March 2008 issue of Canadian Lawyer, the Toronto Estate Law Blog was ranked as one of Canada's Top Ten Law-Related Blogs by Gerry Blackwell. The list also included Michael Geist's blog, Law is Cool and the Rule of Law blog from Kelowna, BC. In the same issue of Canadian Lawyer, Suzana Popovic-Montag was featured as a leader in the world of law and social media. Kudos!

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Listen to Getting Probate

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss probate - what it is and when you need it.

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Listen to Assets and Liabilities

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession planning, Ian and Suzana expand on last week's discussion about determining value. They also discuss taking an inventory of an estate's assets and liabilities.

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Listen to Determining Value

This week on Hull and Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana talk about values and appraisals. They specifically look at some of the issues related to assigning value to assets such as jewellery, automobiles, antiques and artwork.

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Listen to Valuations and Appraisals

Ian celebrates the 100th episode of Hull on Estate and Succession Planning.

He discusses the question of valuations and appraisals and how these affect estate mediation.

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Listen to Pre-probate Checklist

This week on Hull on Estates, Ian and Suzana discuss last week's Ontario Bar Association Conference (featuring Clare Burns and Jordin Atin as speakers).

They then wrap up their ongoing discussion about some useful steps to remember when administering an estate.

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Listen to Asset Particulars

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana talk about the importance of keeping track of asset details.

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Listen to Initial Estate Meetings

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss how important it is to be prepared for an initial meeting with an estate lawyer.

They have also been listening to and reading David Maister's new (audio)book Strategy and the Fat Smoker and continue their conversation on The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell.

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Listen to The Surviving Spouse

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian talks about an interview he did this week for a new website called Law is Cool and why he podcasts.

Ian and Suzana discuss the importance of preparing for the death of a spouse or for the welfare of your spouse upon your death. This preparation includes having a good idea of the assets you share and the importance of appointing a guardian for your children.

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Listen to Funeral Considerations

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss the considerations and responsibilities of estate trustees at the time of a funeral.

They also introduce Malcolm Gladwell's book 'The Tipping Point' as a different way of understanding family behaviour at the time of death.

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Listen to Estate Administration

This 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.

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Listen to The Process of Administering an Estate

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana  talk about the first, pre-probate stages of administering an estate.

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Listen to Executor Obligations

This 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.

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Listen to The Core Issues Concerning Estate Taxes

This week on Hull on Estates and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss the core issues surrounding estate taxes.

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Listen to Foreign Real Estate Issues

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss foreign real estate issues and tax planning.

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Listen to Episode 89 - Payment of Taxes on Death

This week on Hull on Estates and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss the necessity of planning for the payment of taxes on death.

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Listen to Considerations Regarding Testamentary Trusts and Charitable Gifting Issues

This week on Hull on Estates and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss considerations that must be taken into account while preparing Testamentary Trusts and issues surrounding charitable gifting.

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Listen to The Potential of The Testamentary Trust

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana continue to focus on testamentary trusts, the most common estate-planning step after the simple will.

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Listen to Anticipating Issues in Trust Arrangements

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss trust planning options and anticipating issues that may arise in the future.

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Listen to Deferring Tax on Capital Gains

This week on Hull on Estates and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana continue their discussion about rolling assets into Trusts and issues surrounding deferring tax on Capital Gains.

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Listen to Episode 84 - Rolling Assets Into Trust
This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana further last week's discussion on trusts and tax planning wills by illustrating the benefits of rolling over assets and being conscious of tainted trusts.

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Listen to Inter Vivos and Principal Residence Trusts

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana talk about Inter Vivos and Principal Residence Trusts as effective tools to consider when tax planning a will.

 

 

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Listen to Beneficiary Designations

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss core issues in estate planning; specifically the importance of beneficiary designations.

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Listen to "Multiple Wills"

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana continue their discussion about tax plan wills and issues surrounding multiple wills.

 

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Listen to "The Tax Plan Will"

This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian podcasts without Suzana and kicks off a new series dealing with taxes and wills.

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Listen to "Closing the Summer's Cottage and Recreational Property Discussion"

In this week's episode of Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana consider the other factors to consider in the succession agreement.

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Listen to "Drafting a Co-ownership Agreement"
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This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss things to remember when drafting a co-ownership agreement of a recreational property with family or friends.

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Listen to "Arranging an Agreement on Cottage Property"
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This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana continue talking about cottage and recreational properties.

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Listen to "Post-Death Gifting of the Family Cottage"
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This week on Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana discuss post-death gifting related to the family cottage.

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Listen to "Family Cottage Cases of Ownership Transfers"
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In this week's episode of Hull on Estate and Succession Planning, Ian and Suzana share a few stories involving cases of ownership and the family cottage.

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