Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Trusts and Estates
Brendan is co-founder of Donovan Kochman LLP, a boutique law firm focused on estate and trusts litigation in Ontario. Brendan represents clients on all estates and trusts matters, including will challenges, will interpretations, dependant’s support claims, breach of trust claims, contested applications to pass accounts, and the removal of trustees. Brendan also represents clients in capacity litigation, including contested powers of attorney and guardianship litigation. His clients incl...
Brittany Sud’s practice focuses on estates and trusts, including both planning and administrative matters, as well as taxation as it relates to those areas. Brittany has developed and implemented cohesive estate plans for clients, reflecting their financial objectives and both short and long-term goals. She advises high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and professionals on probate planning, income tax deferral and minimization strategies, family business succession planning, disabil...
John Morrissey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. John, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tyler Lin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Tyler, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tyler is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Karen J. Hagman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Karen J., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mohena Singh advises clients on a range of issues pertaining to wealth preservation and succession planning. As part of her practice, Mohena works with clients to build estate plans and prepare for the transfer of wealth while considering tax-related issues. She routinely drafts wills, powers of attorney, and trust documents. Mohena has a broad estates and trust practice with a focus on succession planning. She collaborates with high net-worth clients to build sound estate plans and provide a...
Emily is a lawyer with McLeod Green Dewar LLP practicing in the areas of family law, child protection and estates litigation. A tenacious advocate, Emily has successfully represented clients at the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, and the specialized Estates List. In addition to her private practice, Emily is a frequent speaker at legal conferences across Ontario and has been invited numerous times by the Ontario Bar Association as both a chair and speaker. Emily sits ...
Jennifer Lewis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Jennifer, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kira Domratchev is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Kira, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kira is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ayda Tabrizi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Ayda, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ayda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexandra Churchill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Alexandra, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Leanne Kuchynski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Leanne, who practices law in London, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leanne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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