Best Lawyers in Canada for Trusts and Estates
Robin has been developing her experience as an estates professional since the start of her legal career. She works collaboratively with financial and tax advisors in order to help her clients with comprehensive and complex estate planning. In estate administration matters, Robin takes an approach that is both empathetic and efficient, with a view ensuring the process goes as smoothly as possible for her clients.
John Morrissey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. John practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized John Morrissey since 2024. 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 John Morrissey is held by other lawyers.
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...
Ayda Tabrizi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Ayda practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Ayda Tabrizi since 2026. 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 Ayda Tabrizi is held by other lawyers.
In her wills and estates practice, April works with her clients to administer and preserve their assets across generations. She understands the complexities and sensitivities regarding estate planning and prides herself on approaching each of her files with compassion and empathy. April takes a proactive approach to her clients’ diverse issues to make the estate planning process as painless as possible. April has experience assisting clients with the following issues: individualized est...
Maddi Thomas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Maddi practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Maddi Thomas since 2027. 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 Maddi Thomas is held by other lawyers.
Jennifer Lewis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Jennifer practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Lewis 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 Jennifer Lewis is held by other lawyers.
Pritika Deepak advises clients on a variety of issues pertaining to wealth management, estate and family planning. As a part of her practice, Pritika assists clients in developing tax-effective plans to allow for an orderly and efficient transfer of wealth in accordance with clients' wishes. Pritika regularly prepares documents relevant to estate planning and administration, corporate reorganizations, including estate freezes, domestic and cross-border wills, trusts and powers of attorney. Pr...
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.
Sarah Jenkins is an Associate in the Private Client Services group at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her practice focuses on trusts and estates, including estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, and related personal planning matters. Sarah works with individuals, families, trustees, and executors to provide practical legal guidance tailored to each client’s circumstances and long-term objectives. Sarah advises clients on a broad range of trusts and esta...
Carissa DeMarinis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Carissa practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Carissa DeMarinis since 2027. 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 Carissa DeMarinis is held by other lawyers.
Marta Miazek is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Marta practices law in Surrey, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Marta Miazek since 2026. 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 Marta Miazek is held by other lawyers.
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 ...
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...
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