Nov 20, 2019Make a Will Month | November 20 Session – Ontario Bar Association November is Make a Will Month! During Make a Will Month, the Ontario Bar Association hosts multiple legal information sessions presented by member volunteers at libraries and…
Nov 19, 2019Estate Planning Considerations for Singles and Singles with Children While making a Will may seem like a one-size-fits-all endeavour to many, customizing an estate plan is a delicate exercise, especially as life changes and circumstances evolve.…
Nov 14, 2019Canadian Elder Law Conference 2019 – CLEBC and CCEL The 2019 Canadian Elder Law Conference, Bridging the gap: Elder law for everyone, will be held on November 14 and 15, 2019 at the Pan Pacific Hotel…
Nov 12, 2019Seminar – GTA Accountants Network/GTA Finance Network This full-day seminar hosted by the GTA Accountants Network/GTA Finance Network will cover topics such as: Family Business Succession; Building Trust in the Digital Age; Income Tax and HST…
Sep 18, 2019Capable or Not? Litigating & Mediating POA Disputes – The Advocates’ Society Litigating and mediating power of attorney disputes is never easy. Issues of capacity, sifting through medical and legal evidence, engaging section 3 counsel, and the discord between…
Aug 21, 201940 lawyers from WeirFoulds recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2020 WeirFoulds congratulates 40 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. We have proudly earned 63 rankings in 23 specialty…
Jul 16, 2019Clare Burns top-ranked once again in Chambers High Net Worth Guide WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked for a second consecutive year in the top band of the Private…
Jun 24, 2019WeirFoulds lawyers appointed to The Advocates’ Society Practice Groups and Standing Committee for 2019-2020 WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been appointed to The Advocates’ Society’s Practice Groups and Standing Committee for the 2019-2020 year.…
May 6, 2019WeirFoulds recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 22 of our lawyers have been recognized in 14 different practice areas in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…
Apr 29, 2019The Six-Minute Estates Lawyer 2019 – Law Society of Ontario Partner Clare Burns will speak at the Six-Minute Estates Lawyer 2019 seminar, hosted by the Law Society of Ontario. She will speak on the topic of “Joint…
Apr 23, 2019New Rules for Charities and their Public Policy Dialogue and Development Activities Charities bring valuable perspectives to public discourse through their services to Canadians and interactions with the most vulnerable. These experiences are vital for the creation of public…
Apr 2, 2019Estate Planning Council of Toronto – April 2nd Meeting Clare Burns and Lori Duffy will provide a Legal Update at the Estate Planning Council of Toronto’s April 2, 2019 meeting.
Mar 21, 2019WeirFoulds welcomes senior Estate Planning Partner Janet Sim WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Janet Sim has joined the firm as a partner in the Estates, Trusts and Charities Practice Group. Janet joins WeirFoulds with…
Mar 4, 2019WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Alyssa Armstrong, Cecile Ko Brock and Daniel P. Tessaro have joined the firm as associates. Alyssa Armstrong Alyssa joins the Professional…
Nov 13, 2018WeirFoulds recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Who’s Who Legal identifies the foremost legal practitioners and…
Nov 4, 2018ESTATES & TRUSTS PRACTITIONERS’ FORUM Caroline Abela will be leading a session entitled “Who Pays the Piper Calls The Tune: The Effect of Costs Consequences on Estate Litigation Strategy”.Wills, trsuts and ze
Oct 10, 2018STEP CANADA (TORONTO BRANCH PROGRAM) Caroline Abela will be speaking on a panel regarding “Dealing with Challenges in Will and Trust Administration”.
Sep 21, 2018WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn will speak at the OECS Bar Association’s Regional Law Conference in St. Kitts WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn will speak at the OECS Bar Association’s 15th Regional Law Conference in St. Kitts, which runs from September 14-16, 2018. The theme of…
WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm. Eva Guo joins the firm with a focus on securities and corporate law. Kate Stephens joins…
Sep 11, 2018Partner Caroline Abela appointed Member-at-Large of the CBA’s Wills, Estates and Trusts section executive WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner, Caroline Abela, has been appointed to the role of Member-at-Large of the Canadian Bar Association’s Wills, Estates and Trusts section…