Wills, Estates, and Trusts
We are experienced in all aspects of Wills, Estates, and Trusts. Our practice ranges from drafting of Wills and Powers of Attorney, to advising Estate Trustees and Executors in an Estate matter, to advising clients with respect to contentious estate litigation.
Our areas of practice include but are not limited to:
Wills & Estates
A Will is a legal document that sets out a person’s directions and wishes as to the management and distribution of property to designated beneficiaries. An Estate describes the property and debts left by a person after his or her death...
Estate Administration
(Probate Applications)
Probate Applications are referred to as an Application for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee. An Estate Trustee is the person who is charged with the rights and responsibilities of administering the Estate...
Power of Attorney Disputes
The Power of Attorney (POA) has long been used as an instrument to assist in protecting one’s property and assets by putting measures in place in advance before they become ill, infirm, or mentally incapable...
Guardianships
We presume that every adult person is capable to make his or her own decisions. However, what happens where a loved one may not have the requisite mental capacity to make decisions regarding his or her property or his or her finances?...
Dependent Support Claims
A Dependant Support Claim is a claim made by Application against the estate of a deceased person by a “dependant” person. The Succession Law Reform Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. S. 26 defines who is a “dependant”...
Passing of Accounts
The role of an Estate Trustee, Power of Attorney, or Guardian of Property attracts a high level of scrutiny. This is because an Estate Trustee, Power of Attorney, and Guardians are all considered to be fiduciaries and are held to very high standards...
We have a deep appreciation and understanding of Wills, Estates, and Trusts. We know that emotions can run high in Estate related matters.
We are here to provide you with sound advice and Counsel in your matter.
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If you would like to find out more about how we may help you, contact our office today at 905-720-0777.
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