Best Lawyers in Canada for Trusts and Estates
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...
When business or personal disputes arise, clients may find themselves navigating an unfamiliar and complex territory that is often emotionally charged. As a result, tensions can quickly escalate, making resolutions seem impossible. Alison is a confident advocate for our clients inside and outside the courtroom. She has successfully represented clients before all three levels of court in British Columbia, both as lead counsel and co-counsel. Litigation can be a timely and public investment, an...
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
Deanna Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Trusts and Estates. Deanna practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Deanna Miller 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 Deanna Miller is held by other lawyers.
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 an associate in the Private Client Services Group at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. Her practice focuses on Trusts and Estates , including estate planning, estate administration , and advising clients on wealth transfer strategies tailored to their personal, family, and financial objectives. Jennifer works with a broad range of clients, including high net worth individuals, professionals, business owners, and families. She assists clients with the preparation of wills...
Rebecca is Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP’s leading practitioner in trusts and estates. She is passionate about the subject matter and her clients, and a deeply engaged leader of the bar. Rebecca understands that this often personal and emotionally charged practice area requires a human touch. She offers her clients peace of mind and the clarity of thought required to achieve their objectives. Maintaining a practice focused primarily on the law of estates and trusts, clients benefit from Re...
Louise McLeod maintains a broad commercial and civil litigation practice with a particular emphasis on estates and trusts disputes. She assists clients with matters involving wills variation and validity, capacity issues, unjust enrichment, constructive and resulting trusts, breach of fiduciary duties, committeeship applications, and accountings. Her experience also includes general corporate, contract and property disputes. She is a member of Lawson Lundell’s Litigation & Dispute R...
Shale advises clients on complex commercial real estate matters including purchase and sale transactions, ownership structuring arrangements, leasing matters (landlord and tenant), real estate development matters, real estate financing, and foreign ownership of land compliance matters. He has represented clients for the acquisition or disposition of multi-building office portfolios, large residential rental complexes, office towers, hotel and hospitality assets, industrial buildings, retail p...
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