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Estate Litigation to Recover Inter Vivos Transfers: Determining Which Limitation Periods Apply and When They Begin Ian’s latest blog delves into a recent Ontario case where the estate of the deceased faced significant legal hurdles in recovering substantial funds transferred under dubious circumstances. The decision underscores the importance of timing in launching such claims and highlights the specific conditions under which different limitation periods apply. For estate trustees and legal professionals, this analysis is invaluable for grasping how and when to initiate litigation over questionable estate transfers. Learn more about the strategic considerations and legal precedents that could influence the outcome of estate recovery efforts. 🔗 Read the Full Blog: https://lnkd.in/gt88hgad #EstatePlanning #LegalInsights #EstateLitigation #LimitationPeriods #HullonEstates

We welcome you to join us at Billiards with the Bar 2024!     Happening on November 21st at 6:30 pm at the VIP Billiards Club, Billiards with the Bar is raising funds to fight hunger in our local community.     Tickets are on sale now! https://heyor.ca/o94LS4 #billiardswiththebar #NeubergerAndPartners #HullAndHullLLP #TorontoLawyers #TorontoLawyersAssociation Hull & Hull LLP Toronto Lawyers Association The Law Society Foundation  

Save The Date! We’re happy to announce that Billiards with the Bar is back for 2024! Hosted by Neuberger & Partners LLP, Hull & Hull LLP and the Toronto Lawyers Association, this year’s event will be held at The VIP Billiards Club (842 College Street, TO) on Thursday, November 21st at 6:30 pm. It will raise funds in support of the hunger relief efforts of The Law Society Foundation and those most vulnerable in our community. The event is sure to be an evening of fun, door prizes and more! Learn more here: https://heyor.ca/o94LS4 . About the cause: Proceeds support The Law Society Foundation's hunger relief efforts. A completely donation-driven initiative launched over 25 years ago with a holiday meal service at Osgoode Hall, today the year-round Toronto program serves over 1,200 meals to those in need, almost 60,000 meals each year, to those living in poverty or homeless. #billiardswiththebar #NeubergerAndPartners #HullAndHullLLP #TorontoLawyer #TorontoLawyersAssociation Hull & Hull LLP Toronto Lawyers Association The Law Society Foundation

JTEP Summer Social at The National Club sponsored by Hull & Hull. A great night to meet and mingle with fellow junior trust and estate practitioners in Toronto #SummerEvents #JTEP #HullonEstates

Save The Date! We’re happy to announce that Billiards with the Bar is back for 2024! Hosted by Neuberger & Partners LLP, Hull & Hull LLP and the Toronto Lawyers Association, this year’s event will be held at The VIP Billiards Club (842 College Street, TO) on Thursday, November 21st at 6:30 pm. It will raise funds in support of the hunger relief efforts of The Law Society Foundation and those most vulnerable in our community. The event is sure to be an evening of fun, door prizes and more! Learn more here: https://heyor.ca/o94LS4 . About the cause: Proceeds support The Law Society Foundation's hunger relief efforts. A completely donation-driven initiative launched over 25 years ago with a holiday meal service at Osgoode Hall, today the year-round Toronto program serves over 1,200 meals to those in need, almost 60,000 meals each year, to those living in poverty or homeless. #billiardswiththebar #NeubergerAndPartners #HullAndHullLLP #TorontoLawyer #TorontoLawyersAssociation Hull & Hull LLP Toronto Lawyers Association The Law Society Foundation

On this episode of the podcast, Natalia Angelini and Grey Wen discuss the recent decision by the name Drennan v. Drennan. Drennan v. Drennan, 2024 ONSC 3905 (CanLII) #HullonEstatesPodcast #EstateLaw #LegalPod https://lnkd.in/gfWCijK8

In a landmark decision highlighting fiduciary duty and financial integrity, the Ontario court ruled in favor of protecting an incapacitated spouse from financial exploitation. Discover the compelling details of the case Estate of William Robert Waters v. Gillian Henry et al., where the court intervened to rectify the wrongful appropriation of funds by a spouse’s caregiver and paramour, ensuring the vulnerable wife’s financial safety. Professionals and those interested in legal ethics, elder care, and estate planning will find invaluable lessons in this case about the responsibilities entrusted to those in caretaking roles. 🔗 Read the Full Blog: https://lnkd.in/gggR-j8F #LegalEthics #FiduciaryDuty #EstatePlanning #HullonEstates

Nova Scotia Court Validates a Will with Hand-Printed Amendments Discover how the Nova Scotia Supreme Court has pushed the boundaries of estate law by validating a will with hand-printed amendments, in our latest blog post. The decision from the Estate of Victor Sweeney case highlights the court’s approach to substantial compliance, where the genuine intentions of the deceased are given precedence over strict procedural adherence. Learn more about the implications of this decision and how it might affect estate planning standards by reading our detailed blog post. https://ow.ly/Xwlu50SWpWP #EstatePlanning #NovaScotia #LegalInsights #HullonEstates

Navigating the complexities of legal transactions and inter vivos gifts? Learn from the case of Cauz et al v. Cauz et al, where a substantial financial transaction was overturned due to the presumption of undue influence. This case demonstrates the crucial need for evidence to support or contest claims in such scenarios, especially when cognitive decline and financial control are involved. Professionals and individuals managing estate affairs can gain valuable insights on how to protect the interests of those who may be vulnerable. https://lnkd.in/gcnhANe4 #LegalInsights #EstatePlanning #HullonEstates #UndueInfluence

Welcome our new articling students, Keaton Pewter, Mark Debono, and Andriana Ozymtchak. Welcome to the Hull & Hull team!