Hull on Estates
Hull on Estates is a series of podcasts for the Canadian legal community dealing with issues and insights surrounding estate planning in Canada. Hosted by the lawyers of Hull & Hull LLP, the podcasts will touch on some of the key considerations when planning wills and estates
During Hull on Estates Episode #14, we discussed the recent Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Leskun vs. Leskun dealing with spousal support and considered how it might affect the Estates bar.
Direct download: HOE_14_Final_Mix.mp3
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In Hull on Estates Episode #13, we discussed costs in Estate litigation.
Direct download: HOE_13_Final_Mix.mp3
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In Hull on Estates Episode 12, we continued with our discussion of Scott v. Cousins and, in particular, the court's analysis of the Burden of Proof and Undue Influence.

 

 

Direct download: HOE_Episode_12_Final_Mix.mp3
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During this episode of Hull on Estates, we talked about the case of Scott v. Cousins (2001), 37 E.T.R. (2d) 113 (Ont. S.C.J.). In particular, we discussed:

(i) the admissibility of hearsay statements;

(ii) the role of medical evidence regarding capacity; and

(iii) the issue and use of retrospective capacity assessments.

Direct download: HOE_Episode_11_Final_Data_FIXED_Mix.mp3
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