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May 14, 2020

Ontario Bar Association Elder Law & Trusts and Estates Law Section: Guide to Section 3 Counsel under the Substitution Decisions Act

WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns will be speaking at the OBA’s 2020 professional development seminar on the Substitute Decisions Act, Section 3. Her specific topic of discussion will…

May 12, 2020

The Six-Minute Estates Lawyer 2020 – Law Society of Ontario

WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns will be a speaker at this year’s seminar, speaking on Changes to the All Families are Equal Act: Parentage & Estate Litigation.

Mar 31, 2020

Law Society of Ontario’s Wills and Estates Refresher 2020

It’s a common request—someone wants their will planned and prepared. But each client is unique and drafting a will can often be a complex exercise. Whether it’s…

Nov 20, 2019

Make 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, 2019

Estate 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, 2019

Canadian 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, 2019

Seminar – 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, 2019

Capable 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, 2019

40 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, 2019

Clare 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, 2019

WeirFoulds 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, 2019

WeirFoulds 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, 2019

The 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, 2019

New 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, 2019

Estate 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, 2019

WeirFoulds 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, 2019

WeirFoulds 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, 2018

WeirFoulds 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, 2018

ESTATES & 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, 2018