WILLS & ESTATES
As your Wills & Estates lawyer, we ensure that you have a properly drafted Will and Powers of Attorney that reflect your intentions. We provide comprehensive estate planning services to help you articulate your wishes. Additionally, we assist estate trustees in estate administration, and we counsel beneficiaries on their rights within estates. Our expertise extends to handling all types of court applications related to wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and estates in Ontario, including estate litigation matters. We understand that your situation is unique, requiring a legal professional who is experienced and, most importantly, listens intently to clearly understand your objectives.
Our services
Estate Planning
We provide a comprehensive range of estate planning services, including wills and multiple wills for probate planning, inter vivos trusts and testamentary trusts, powers of attorney for property and personal care, as well as specialized multi-jurisdictional and cross-border planning. Our expertise also extends to estate administration and estate litigation, along with special needs planning that includes trusts designed to protect disabled children and individuals.
Estate Administration
We assist Estate Trustees in all aspects of estate administration, beginning with the probate application. Our estate planning services include coordinating the payment of estate debts and the distribution of assets to beneficiaries, handling jointly held assets, and managing estate transactions related to property, including family and estate transfers as well as survivorship applications. Additionally, we provide support in cases of estate litigation to ensure a smooth process.
Estate Litigation
Estate Litigation
We represent estate trustees and beneficiaries in all aspects of estate litigation, including challenges and interpretations of wills and trusts, dependants' relief claims, disputes over estate trustee compensation, and passing of accounts. Our services also involve seeking the removal of estate trustees for dishonesty or incompetence and requesting court orders for direction. We are committed to providing comprehensive estate planning services to support our clients through the complexities of estate administration.