Best Lawyers in Canada for Trusts and Estates
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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.
Lauren Kason is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Lauren, 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 Lauren is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lori Isaj is an associate in the Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group at WeirFoulds. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Lori practiced at a full-service mid-sized law firm in the area of Trusts and Estates. She advises clients on estate planning and tax planning related to wills and domestic trusts. Lori has experience in preparing and advising clients on powers of attorney for property and for personal care. She advises estate trustees and beneficiaries on all aspects of estate administration ...
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 ...
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...
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.
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...
With a deep understanding of relationship dynamics and a keen eye for detail, Sunny excels at anticipating the issues that impact the negotiation or the litigation of our clients’ matters in estates and trusts, fraud and asset recovery. He is adept at assessing situations from all angles and develops strategies to address our clients’ needs and, ultimately, protect their rights. Sunny’s role is to support clients by providing informed legal knowledge and pragmatic solutions ...
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.
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.
Lisa is a dedicated advocate for people navigating legal issues that can arise following the death or incapacity of a loved one including guardianship , power of attorney disputes , and will challenges . She works with her clients to develop pragmatic, compassionate and creative solutions to their legal problems. Lisa takes pride in providing clear and accessible guidance in confusing and emotionally difficult situations. She helps clients plan carefully to make the best decisions for their f...
Michelle Fong is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Michelle, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kate Braaten is an associate in our private wealth, trusts and estates team. Her practice focuses on estates, trusts, charities and not-for profit law. Kate assists clients with preparing wills, powers of attorney and healthcare representation, as well as the documentation required to establish and fund discretionary family trusts, alter ego trusts, joint partner trusts and other trust structures. She also advises clients in the charitable and tax-exempt sector on a variety of matters, includ...
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...
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.
Aubrie Girou is a Partner and a member of Alexander Holburn's Wills, Estates + Trusts Practice Group. Aubrie practices exclusively in the area of wills, estates + trusts, and incapacity and maintains both a solicitor’s and litigation practice. She assists clients with all aspects of contentious disputes – simple and complex – that can arise on death or incapacity including wills variation, unjust enrichment, constructive or resulting trusts, breach of fiduciary duties, commi...
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