Wills

You are here:

Home
Entries tagged with "Wills"

Nov 29, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates to the firm

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Katherine Chan – Municipal Katherine Chan is an Associate in the…

Nov 28, 2022

WeirFoulds Partner Lucinda Main elected to Canadian Tax Foundation’s Board of Governors

WeirFoulds Partner Lucinda (Lucy) Main has been elected to the Board of Governors of the Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF). As a member of the Board, Lucy will…

Nov 10, 2022

Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2022

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that twelve of the firm’s lawyers have once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Since 1996 Who’s Who Legal has…

Nov 7, 2022

WeirFoulds lawyers published in Your Guide to Charitable Giving & Estate Planning Fall 2022 Edition

The first step to any successful estate plan is ensuring that you have a valid will and a set of powers of attorney in place. However, when…

Oct 31, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes two new partners to the firm

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new partners to the firm in the following practice areas: Max Gennis – Construction Max brings significant experience in representing a…

Aug 25, 2022

50 WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

WeirFoulds congratulates 42 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and eight of our associates and partners on being…

Jul 18, 2022

Clare Burns top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for fifth consecutive year

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, a highly experienced litigator and Partner in the Trusts, Wills & Estates Law Practice Group, has been ranked for…

Jun 29, 2022

WeirFoulds lawyers co-author chapter of International Trust Laws

WeirFoulds Partner Lucy Main, Associates Anna Alizadeh and Lori Isaj, and articling student Baldon Mitchell co-authored “Updated Chapter on Canada (update 104)” for the most recent edition…

May 11, 2022

WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns named Honorary Alumnus of Wycliffe College

WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Clare Burns, Partner in our Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group, was made an Honorary Alumnus of Wycliffe College at the…

Apr 11, 2022

New Year, New Estate Laws

January 1, 2022, marked the introduction of new estate laws in Ontario. The changes affect one of the biggest pieces of legislation governing wills and estates in…

Feb 25, 2022

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 30 of our lawyers have been recognized in 19 different practice areas in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was…

Feb 17, 2022

Estate Alert: Can I Disinherit My Child?

It has been two years since the pandemic began. It has been a stressful period for everyone, and estate planning is one issue that has been brought…

WeirFoulds Associate Claire McNevin discusses protections for adults without capacity with Lexpert Magazine

On February 16, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published an article authored by Claire McNevin, Associate in WeirFoulds’ Wills, Trusts and Estates and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. In her…

Jan 4, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes 15 former associates to the partnership

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 15 of our former associates have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2022. Each of our newest additions to the partnership…

Dec 17, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes associate Lori Isaj to the Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Lori Isaj as an Associate to the firm’s Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Lori practiced at a…

Oct 1, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Lucinda (Lucy) E. Main to its Wills, Trusts and Estates Group

WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Lucinda (Lucy) E. Main has joined the firm as a Partner and Co-Chair of our Wills, Trusts and Estates Group. Lucy…

Sep 28, 2021

WeirFoulds Associate Anna Alizadeh discusses Canadian inheritance law in article published by Lexpert Magazine

On September 27, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published an article authored by WeirFoulds associate Anna Alizadeh from our Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group. The article provides a…

Aug 26, 2021

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category

WeirFoulds congratulates 45 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada and five of our senior associates on being recognized…

Jul 28, 2021

Clare Burns once again top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked for a fourth consecutive year in the top band of the Private…

Jun 28, 2021

A number of WeirFoulds lawyers will serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2021-2022 term

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections and Law Section executives…

Jun 16, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes associate Anna Alizadeh to the Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Anna Alizadeh as an Associate to the firm’s Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Anna represents clients in court and mediation regarding…

May 3, 2021

Lori Duffy provides comment to the Canadian Lawyer Magazine on the challenges of witnessing wills during a pandemic

WeirFoulds Partner Lori Duffy was interviewed by Zena Olijnyk of the Canadian Lawyer Magazine for an article published on April 27, 2021 on the challenges of witnessing…

Nov 30, 2020

Investment Executive reports on the Ethics Panel with Bianca La Neve as part of Financial Planning Week 2020

Partner Bianca La Neve participated in the Virtual Ethics Panel on November 19 during Financial Planning Week 2020. The discussion focused on vulnerable clients and identifying situations…

Nov 20, 2020

WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Viktoria Grafstrom – Construction Law Viktoria is an associate in the…

Nov 3, 2020

Control beyond the grave: The use of testamentary trusts in estate planning

Testamentary trusts are trusts that arise on and as a consequence of the death of a person, and are powerful tools if you wish to maintain a…

Jul 13, 2020

Clare Burns top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for third consecutive year

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked for a third consecutive year in the top band of the Private Wealth…

Jun 25, 2020

Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2020-2021 term

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections and Law Section executives for…

Apr 27, 2020

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 26 of our lawyers have been recognized in 15 different practice areas in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…

Apr 13, 2020

The Impact of COVID-19 on Estate Planning and Administration

In a matter of weeks, the COVID-19 outbreak has changed the world in completely unprecedented ways. The vast majority of us are staying home and practicing social…

Mar 25, 2020

Tax-Effective Charitable Giving: RRSPs and RRIFs, Public Securities and Life Insurance

While the most common method of philanthropic giving is a gift of cash, Canadians should note other options for giving to charity both during their lifetimes 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.…

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 20, 2019

Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been elected as Members-at-Large of the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Section executives for the 2019-2020…

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…

Search

Practice Area

Directory

Role

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Estate Alert: Can I Disinherit My Child?

WeirFoulds Associate Anna Alizadeh discusses Canadian inheritance law in article published by Lexpert Magazine

WeirFoulds welcomes associate Anna Alizadeh to the Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group

Investment Executive reports on the Ethics Panel with Bianca La Neve as part of Financial Planning Week 2020

Subscribe to our newsletters