Michael Scott

Michael Scott

Vancouver, BC recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023
Clark Wilson LLP

40 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates

Biography

Estate planning and administration can often put individuals in positions where they are required to make difficult decisions. Michael is passionate about helping individuals work through their options by simplifying complex legal principles to ensure that the decisions they do make are well-informed ones.

Michael can also analyze all sides of a sensitive situation to identify effective options for advancing our clients’ interests.

Services

  • Trusts
  • Wills
  • Business succession
  • Estate and Trust Administration (including Probate and non-Probate solutions)
  • Estate & Trust Accountings
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Representation agreements

Michael works closely with our clients and their professional advisors to help implement effective plans for transfer of wealth, business succession, incapacity, disability or other needs.

There are a number of challenges that can arise through the estate administration process. Our clients find much-needed relief with Michael’s personable and knowledgeable approach to addressing these challenges. He is able to walk our clients through the probate process, take steps to address ambiguous wills and assist Executors and Trustees with their reporting obligations.

The most rewarding aspect of Michael’s legal practice is building relationships with our clients. Learning about their families and appreciating their backgrounds enriches his personal spirit, inspiring him in his quest to help our clients grow.

Clark Wilson LLP

40 Best Lawyers awards

Clark Wilson LLP logo

Overview

  • Bond University, Juris Doctor , graduated 2009
  • University of Victoria, Bachelor of Arts (History), graduated 2005

  • British Columbia, 2012
  • British Columbia, 2012
  • Bond University, Juris Doctor , graduated 2009
  • University of Victoria, Bachelor of Arts (History), graduated 2005

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Trusts and Estates

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