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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 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…

Mar 19, 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…

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…

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.

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

STEP CANADA (TORONTO BRANCH PROGRAM)

Caroline Abela will be speaking on a panel regarding “Dealing with Challenges in Will and Trust Administration”.

Sep 21, 2018

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…

Aug 28, 2018

WeirFoulds is listed in the Canadian Lawyer Inhouse Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms

WeirFoulds LLP is delighted to announce that we have been listed in the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms feature in the July/August edition of Canadian Lawyer Inhouse…

Aug 24, 2018

WeirFoulds Congratulates 34 Lawyers for their Recognition in the 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 34 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. Included in this list are…

Jul 31, 2018

Clare Burns Top-Ranked by Chambers HNW in Private Wealth Disputes Category

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked in the top category in the Private Wealth Disputes — Canada category…