“I Care a Lot”: A Reality Check on Guardianship in Ontario
If you’ve watched ‘I Care a Lot’ on Netflix, you know it’s a dark, fast-paced comedy thriller where a court-appointed …
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Hull on Estates No.731: Support, Evidence and Testamentary Autonomy: Inside Watson v Lopes
This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Darien Murray discuss the decision of Watson v Lopes, 2025 ONSC
Interpreting the Anti-Lapse Rule: Lessons from Devonport and Dokis
Section 31 of the Succession Law Reform Act, also known as the anti-lapse provision, is a statutory exception to the
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When a Simple Direction to Pay Debts Can Complicate an Estate
Many Wills begin with a familiar phrase: “I direct my executor to pay my just debts as soon as possible
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Working Effectively with Banks and Trust Companies in Estate Administration
On October 16, 2025, I attended the Ontario Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Law Program titled “Working with Banks and
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Hull & Hull Debrief – November 14, 2025
Listen to this week’s episode: On this week’s episode of the Hull & Hull Debrief: Hull & Hull Debrief is a
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Collaborative Practice Training for Estate Practitioners and Professionals
Hull & Hull LLP does collaborative law! We were joined yesterday by like-minded estate professionals from across Canada to complete
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Bond Voyage: How the OCL Is Changing the Game
Administration bonds are more than a procedural step: they’re a critical safeguard, especially when minors are involved. Recently, the Office
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Revisiting the Armchair Rule: New Brunswick Court of Appeal Draws the Line on Admissible Extrinsic Evidence in Stuart v Estate of Vernon Allan Sanford
When the courts are asked to interpret a will, it is now normal to apply the armchair rule at the
Hull on Estates No.730: Applications for Directions under Rule 75.06
In this episode of Hull on Estates, Jonathon Kappy and Boris Eng dive into the often-overlooked versatility of Applications for Directions under Rule 75.06. After outlining their
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