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Under the common law, it is well-established that a debt owed to the deceased will be extinguished if the debtor …
Since section 21.1 of the Succession Law Reform Act came into force on January 1, 2022, the Superior Court of
Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns Order Validating Unsigned Draft Wills in Hejno v Hejno Read Post »
Introduction The doctrine of resulting trusts continues to shape the outcome of disputes over joint bank accounts between parents and
When Bank Forms Rebut the Presumption of Resulting Trust Read Post »
In Ontario, when a married spouse dies, the surviving spouse is often tasked with determining whether to elect to accept
Navigating administrative and financial responsibilities after the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. In addition to managing the
Counting the Numbers: the Canadian Pension Plan Death Benefit Read Post »
Listen to this week’s episode: Featured in this episode of the Hull & Hull Debrief: Hull & Hull Debrief is a
Hull & Hull Debrief – December 19, 2025 Read Post »
This week on Hull on Estates, Doreen So and Geoffrey Sculthorpe discuss what it means to have the capacity to
Hull on Estates No.733: The Capacity to Divorce – Calvert v. Calvert Read Post »
Before a Canadian court will rectify a will, there are a number of prerequisites which must be satisfied. Not only
Two years ago, when artificial intelligence platforms (hereafter referred to simply as “AI” or “AI tools”) began to be offered
As Toronto’s rental market evolves, landlords may encounter an increase in tenancy-related matters that, while infrequent, present unique emotional and
Beyond the Lease: Accessing a Rental Unit Following a Tenant’s Death Read Post »
