This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Holly LeValliant discuss what is required to prove a common law relationship. The courts take a liberal approach to determining whether a relationship is common law.  The general factors used to assess the relationship are shelter, sexual and personal behavior, services, social, societal, support and children. Paul and Holly reference two cases in the podcast: Molodowich v. Penttinen and Perkovic v. McClyment.  

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This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith discusses the issue of disclaimer. Specifically, David references a case that illustrates the kinds of difficulties that may arise when siblings try to alter the state of affairs established by a parent who has since become incapable.  

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This week on Hull on Estates Natalia Angelini and Moira Visoiu discuss two recent decisions from the Ontario Superior Courts of Justice. Although not estates cases, Ferrara v. Lorenzetti and Koepcke v. Webster include elements that are important for estates planning solicitors.

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This week on Hull on Estates David Smith and Holly LeValliant discuss creative claims that can be asserted against real property in the estates context. Specifically, they discuss the role for creative counsel to play in developing an argument to assist individuals who are not on the title of a property, but who still have a claim in equity to the property. 

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This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss representing individuals with mental illness. More specifically, they refer to an article in Briefly Speaking and reinforce the importance of overcoming personal prejudices, maintaining confidentiality and respecting a client’s instructions.

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This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Natalia Angelini discuss a decision out of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that deals with designation of beneficiaries under RRSPs and policies of insurance. 

The case, Orpin v. Littlechild et al, 2011 ONSC 7695 (CanLII), illustrates how the court determines whether a designation of beneficiaries applies in specific circumstances. 

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This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Saman Jaffery discuss Charitable Giving and Estate Planning. If you have any questions or comments, please send us an email at hull.lawyers.gmail.com or visit our blog at estatelaw.hullandhull.com

This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Holly LeValliant discuss the Summary Judgment Rule decision.  More specifically, they discuss the significance of the decision and whether it will expand the use of summary judgment.

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This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Natalia Angelini discuss dependant support claims and the impact of assets falling under Section 72 of the Succession Law Reform Act.

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This week on Hull on Estates, David Smith and Nadia Harasymowycz discuss General Trust Concepts and Issues while giving a brief and general overview.

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