Best Alberta Trusts and Estates Lawyers
Crista provides sophisticated and practical legal guidance for clients and their families as they navigate life’s transitions. Her creative solutions address both legal and personal matters, leaving her clients feeling confident, informed, and in control of their futures. The leader of the firm’s estate, trust and taxation practice groups, Crista is a trusted advisor in matters of estate planning, administration, trusts and estate litigation. She was recognized in 2020 as one of C...
Michael began his legal career with Bennett Jones LLP. Michael joined Carbert Waite LLP in 2003. In 2020, Michael was appointed King’s Counsel by Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, Doug Schweitzer. Appointments of King’s Counsel are awarded to lawyers who have made significant contributions to the legal profession and have demonstrated exceptional leadership. LITIGATION PRACTICE Michael is an accomplished advocate and maintains an active civil and commercia...
Maya’s clients benefit not only from her experience and skill, but also the thoughtfulness she brings to her practice. As an estate lawyer, Maya helps individuals and families craft comprehensive estate plans. This involves preparing Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives, and where necessary preparing additional documents including family trusts. She also works with executors, administrators and trust companies with estate administration duties, with the goal of bri...
Jonathan Ng is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Jonathan practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan Ng since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jonathan Ng is held by other lawyers.
Katherine Ratcliffe is a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on their estate, trust, and tax matters. She develops sophisticated, client-centric planning strategies that reflect legal precision, practical insight, and a deep understanding of clients’ particular objectives. Katherine’s practice focuses on complex estate planning, trust and corporate structuring, business succession, and post-mortem tax planning. She regularly prepares bespok...
Shelley E. Waite, TEP , is a Calgary lawyer with McLeod Law LLP whose practice focuses on Trusts and Estates . She assists clients with personal and family estate matters, including: estate planning trust planning U.S. and cross-border planning estate administration estate dispute resolution elder law guardianship and trusteeship matters Shelley helps clients navigate the legal and practical issues that may arise during the estate planning and administration process. She takes time to underst...
Sandra L Hawes, K.C. is a civil litigation lawyer and one of Miller Thomson’s leading insurance and commercial litigation specialists. She is the Regional Managing Partner for Western Canada and a member of the National Executive Committee. Sandra’s practice is focused primarily on insurance defence litigation including defence of life, disability, and critical illness insurance claims; professional errors and omissions claims in a construction context; commercial insurance claims...
Disputes involving wills, trusts, and estate assets can be complicated and emotionally difficult. For more than 30 years, Helen Ward has advised family members, estate executors, personal representatives, and trust companies regarding estate disputes and related legal issues, both in and out of court. Helen assists clients in Edmonton, throughout Alberta, and across Canada with matters involving mental capacity, the interpretation of wills, conflicts between executors and beneficiaries, depen...
Ben Hudson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Ben practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Ben Hudson since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ben Hudson is held by other lawyers.
Gary has been practicing as a lawyer for more than 20 years and is the managing partner of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP. Gary also has extensive training as a Mediator and has participated in numerous Mediation, Arbitration and Judicial Dispute Resolution hearings. In addition to the practice areas of Wills and Estates, Mediation and Family Law, Gary is also an experienced litigator. He has appeared before all levels of Court in Alberta. Currently, Gary’s practice is focused primarily on Es...
Eleanor is a partner at Carbert Waite and chair of the Trusts and Estates group. She is a recognized wills and estates lawyer who takes a forward-thinking approach to the practice of estate law. From personal estate planning to navigating high-conflict estate disputes, Eleanor is committed to empowering her clients during the legal process. Eleanor has obtained the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation by STEP Canada, which demonstrates her advanced understanding of the trust and es...
Dane specializes in corporate and personal tax planning, along with estate planning, administration and negotiation. Prior to joining Felesky Flynn, Dane practiced employment law at an Alberta-based firm. He holds his Bachelor of Laws with distinction from the University of Alberta. Dane has been ranked as a featured Leading Lawyer in both Corporate Tax and Estate & Personal Tax Planning – Estate & Tax Planning by Canadian Lexpert®. An astute listener, Dane finds great fulfi...
Mae Chow, KC , is a lawyer with Duncan Craig LLP serving clients in Edmonton and Drayton Valley, Alberta, plus surrounding rural communities. For more than 30 years, Mae has advised individuals, families, business owners, farms , and agribusinesses on practical legal solutions in the areas of real estate , business , estate planning, and estate administration . Mae values long-term client relationships and takes the time to understand each client’s circumstances, priorities, and goals. ...
