Best Lawyers in Canada for Trusts and Estates

Solange Buissé is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Solange, who practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Solange is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Johnston is a tax lawyer with a broad tax practice that includes personal and corporate tax planning. He has experience advising clients on tax-effective corporate structuring, reorganizations, business succession planning, as well as inter vivos and post-mortem estate planning. He also advises on transactional tax planning and international tax matters.

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.

Anna Chen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Anna, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 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.

James is a partner with Robertson Stromberg LLP. James focuses his practice almost entirely on estate litigation, and has represented clients in hundreds of estate disputes. James has appeared successfully in every level of Saskatchewan court. He has also successfully presented written submissions to the Supreme Court of Canada. James is frequently retained to act as litigation counsel for executors who already possess separate estate administration counsel. James is often retained to act for...

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

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

Ariel advises families, individuals, and business owners on integrated estate, trust, and succession planning. Her practice focuses on developing personalized strategies that support both business continuity and personal planning goals across generations. She assists clients with estate and incapacity planning, including the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements, and trusts. She also advises on intergenerational business transfers and succession planning for priv...

Rebecca Betel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Rebecca, 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 Rebecca 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.

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.

Tamar Silverbrook is a member of the firm’s Private Client Services group. Tamar helps clients navigate the complexities of estate and succession planning by advising on wealth management, estate, and family planning issues. Whether it’s drafting wills, powers of attorney, setting up trusts, advising trustees or executors, or creating strategies for wealth preservation and growth, Tamar works closely with clients to ensure their goals—both personal and financial—are re...

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.

Aaron practices in the areas of Corporate and Commercial Law, Wills and Estate Planning, and Real Estate Law. When assisting clients with estate and succession planning Aaron brings a collaborative and comprehensive approach. Aaron works with financial planners, accountants and other stakeholders to identify strategic ways to structure assets to minimize tax consequences, preserve wealth and ensure a smooth transition from one generation to the next. Aaron assists clients with residential and...