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 #27, we continued our discussion on the compensation of an estate trustee, including the pre-taking of compensation and the exclusion in Section 61 of the Trustee Act regarding fixing compensation in the instrument creating the trust.
Direct download: HOE_27_Final.mp3
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During Hull on Estates Episode #26, we discussed the compensation of an estate trustee.
Direct download: HOE_26_Final.mp3
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During episode #25 of Hull on Estates, we discussed the expansion of social media and its effect on business development. We also discussed the principal concepts found in Chris Anderson's book, www.thelongtail.com. We have blogged extensively about this innovative book, so if you would like more information, please visit our blogpage at  www.hullandhull.com/podcast.
Direct download: HOE_25_Final_Mix.mp3
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In Episode #24, we discussed the issue of disclosure of information by trustees to beneficiaries. We referred to the cases of O'Rourke v. Derbyshire, [1920] A.C. 581 (H.L.); Re Ballard Estate (1994), 20 O.R. (3d) 350 (O.C.G.D.); Fox v. Fox Estate (1996), 10 E.T.R. (2d) 229 (Ont. C.A.); and an article by David Steele, "Beneficiary's Right to Know", 4th Annual Estates and Trusts Forum, LSUC.

Direct download: HOE_24_FINAL_MIX.mp3
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