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- 744 – D.R. v. A.R. – Guardianship of Property and the Consideration of Less Restrictive Alternative
In this episode of Hull on Estates, Nick Esterbauer and Osama Saleemi discuss D.R. v. A.R., 2026 ONSC 796, a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice addressing guardianship of property under the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992, and when less restrictive options might be more appropri … Read more »
- 743 – The Rule Against Perpetuities and its Application in Ottawa (City) v. ClubLink Corporation ULC
In this episode of Hull on Estates, Stuart Clark and Filbert Yung discuss the rule against perpetuities as applied in Ottawa (City) v. ClubLink Corporation ULC 2021 ONCA 847 and 2025 ONCA 34. A medieval doctrine and long-standing source of anxiety for lawyers, the rule against perpetuities is brough … Read more »
- 742 – Intestacy and Modern Families: Lessons from Estate of Sydney Monteith
In this episode of Hull on Estates, Doreen So and Yalda Mostafaie discuss Estate of Sydney Monteith, 2023 ONSC 7246, in which the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered whether a fostered but non‑adopted child could inherit on an intestacy. The episode examines the interaction between the Su … Read more »
- 741 – Hernandez v Hernandez, 2026 ONSC 1136, Proportionality and Costs in Estate Disputes
This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Sofie Hector discuss Hernandez v. Hernandez, 2026 ONSC 1136, where the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded costs against a party who was successful on the legal issue before the Court, emphasizing that relative success does not shield a litiga … Read more »
- 740 – Passings of Accounts as a Strategic Tool Beyond Retrospective Approval
This week on Hull on Estates, Jonathan Kappy and Osama Saleemi discuss the passing of accounts in estate, trust, and fiduciary matters, with a particular focus on how the process can be used creatively beyond its traditional retrospective function. The episode examines the limits of passing accounts … Read more »