Ian Hull
Co-founder of the Toronto firm Hull & Hull LLP with his father Rodney, Ian Hull practises in the areas of estates, trusts, capacity and fiduciary litigation. He also maintains a mediation practice through Hull Estate Mediation Inc.
Mr. Hull was called to the Ontario Bar in 1990 after receiving an LL.B from the University of Windsor and an Honours B.A. from the University of Western Ontario. A certified specialist in estates and trusts law and civil litigation, Mr. Hull is also a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
A lecturer at the Ontario Bar Admission Course and a guest lecturer for the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Ontario, Mr. Hull is also the author of numerous articles and books on estate law.
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By Ian Hull La... Read moreSubstitute Decisions Act needs clarity
When it comes to beneficiary designation in Ontario's Substitute Decisions Act, everyone would benefit from clearer... Read moreNew tools facilitate digital estate planning
Through social media, emails and blogs, individuals are now leaving behind a large amount of online content when they di... Read moreConsiderations when giving to charity in life, or after death
Although younger Canadians are already active contributors to charitable causes, donations are expected to become more c... Read moreHull & Hull LLP kicks off organ donation drive
Inspired by a colleague whose life was saved by a liver transplant, Read moreEffect of some criminal convictions on estate claims unclear
When it comes to the most heinous and clear instances of criminal activity, crime does not pay. However, Canada has yet... Read moreThe importance of including pets in an estate plan
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For the second year in a row, four lawyers from Hul... Read moreEvent aims to raise $100,000 for Parkinson's research
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When it comes to ensuring that a last will and testament is an ironclad, unfaltering document, there are several methods... Read moreEstate challenges on the rise
People worried about the possibility that their will might cause future family disputes can take some comfort in the fac... Read moreAdditional office can help attract new clients
Operating a satellite office can go a long way in ensuring smooth transactions with clients - especially wh... Read moreDecisions show increasing overlap between estates, family law
A number of recent cases show the increasing overlap between estates and family law as well as the common issues which t... Read moreThinning the corporate veil
By Ian Hull I... Read moreExercise caution when using do-it-yourself will kits
While many consumers choose to create their own wills and powers of attorney using do-it-yourself kits, these kits shoul... Read more
