Best Lawyers in Canada for Trusts and Estates

Brian’s practice focuses on taxation law, with emphasis on advising owner-manager businesses on tax and related matters, including corporate tax planning and restructuring, succession planning, tax-effective structuring of share/asset sales and acquisitions, personal estate planning, trusts and tax dispute resolution with the Canada Revenue Agency and other taxation authorities. Brian also has significant experience with advising First Nations and their members on tax structuring, inclu...

With more than 30 years of knowledge and experience, Don provides guidance to family-owned businesses and high net worth individuals in Ottawa and the surrounding region. His areas of practice include corporate law, wills, trusts, and succession planning, with a primary focus on the creation of tax-effective structures for the accumulation and transfer of wealth. Clients appreciate his accessibility, judgment, quality of work, and proactive approach in addressing their needs. Don studied math...

Rose’s deep and abiding care for her clients and their families is a hallmark of her practice. Rose is brings more than 15 years of experience to her practice, which is primarily focused on assisting families and businesses with their planning, succession and reorganization, estate, and business needs. She strives to make life’s inevitabilities, death and taxes, less daunting a topic for clients while being alert to the complications these raise from a legal, family, tax, probate ...

Robert Korne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Robert, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer Siemon 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.

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.

Christina Kim is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Christina, 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 Christina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hilary A. Leitch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Hilary A., 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 Hilary A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Zara Wong is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Zara, 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 Zara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adriel’s corporate and commercial work consists of purchase and sale transactions, real property conveyancing, commercial leasing, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and financing transactions. He has represented parties on both sides of these transactions and has experience advising a range of clients, including individuals, sole proprietors, non-profit organizations, lending institutions, and corporations.

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.

Hiva is an associate lawyer in Fasken's Vancouver office, practicing in the Wills and Estate Group. Hiva's experience includes: preparation of wills, testamentary trust agreements, powers of attorney, and representation agreements; preparation of alter ego, joint partner, and disability trusts; preparation of family agreements (pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements); estate administration services, including application to obtain grant of probate or administration; and providing legal advic...

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.

Alexander has an aptitude for structuring creative solutions that accomplish the best results for his clients. His experience in various areas of litigation has also given him the ability to successfully navigate the multifaceted and complex nature of estate litigation files. Alexander has particular expertise in matters relating to estates, trusts, and fiduciary and capacity-related proceedings. He has successfully represented individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations in this a...

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.

Meghan O’Neil joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2016 and she became a partner in 2022. Meghan graduated with honours from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law in 2014. Prior to obtaining her law degree, Meghan graduated with a Graduate Certificate in Broadcast Journalism from Fanshawe College in 2009 and Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Windsor in 2010. While at law school, Meghan was selected to be a teaching assistant for the Alternative Dispute Resolution course, as w...