WeirFoulds Partner Lucinda Main invited as an International Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Lucinda Main has been invited by the Board of Regents of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) to join as […]
Representing Elderly Clients in Litigation – Ontario Bar Association
Partner Jonah Waxman will serve as Program Chair during Representing Elderly Clients in Litigation, a program that will be hosted by the Ontario Bar Association Elder Law Section on Wednesday, […]
The Osgoode Certificate in Estate Litigation – Osgoode Professional Development
Partners Caroline Abela and Jonah Waxman will present during the Fall 2024 Osgoode Certificate in Estate Litigation, which will be offered by Osgoode Professional Development on October 15 – October […]
27th Estates and Trusts Summit – Law Society of Ontario
Partners Clare Burns and Andrea McEwan will attend the 27th Estates and Trusts Summit, which will be hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Tuesday, October 22 – Wednesday, […]
Practice Gems: Administration of Estates 2024 – Law Society of Ontario
Partner Jennifer Corak will speak during Practice Gems: Administration of Estates 2024, a webinar that will be hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Advising clients […]
Practice Gems: Probate Essentials 2024 – Law Society of Ontario
Partner Jennifer Corak will speak during Practice Gems: Probate Essentials 2024, a webinar that will be hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. There are […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Victoria Bazak and Carissa DeMarinis to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Victoria Bazak – Private Equity Victoria Bazak is an Associate in the Private Equity […]
WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns top ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024 for seventh consecutive year
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Clare Burns, a highly experienced litigator and Co-Chair of the firm’s Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group, has been ranked for a seventh […]
Seven WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2024-2025 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that several of our lawyers have been elected to the OBA’s Law Section executives for the 2024-2025 term, commencing September 1, 2024. Michael Ding, Associate, […]
The First Home Savings Account – A Key to Savings for First-Time Home Buyers
With the increase in housing prices, the announcement of the First Home Savings Account (“FHSA”) in 2023 was welcome news for many Canadians. Not only does this type of account […]
Estates Freezes for Beginners (Litigation Issues) – Issues in Family and Estates Law
Partners Clare Burns and Jonah Waxman will speak during Estate Freezes for Beginners (Litigation Issues), the ninth and final installment of Wagner Sidlofsky LLP’s “Issues in Family and Estates Law” […]
Last Minute Announcement – Bare Trusts Exempt from 2023 T3 Reporting Requirement
The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) announced today that they will not require bare trusts to file a 2023 T3 return (including Schedule 15) unless it makes a direct request for […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 27 of our lawyers have been recognized across 17 different practice areas in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
WeirFoulds welcomes four associates as new partners
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that on January 1st, 2024, four of our associates became partners. Chantal deSereville – Municipal, Planning and Land Development Chantal assists both private entities and […]
Joint Ownership as a Probate Planning Strategy – The Cautionary Tale of Jackson v Rosenberg
In Ontario, where probate fees (formally, Estate Administration Tax) are considered to be high, a number of probate fee minimization strategies have developed. These strategies carry with them benefits and […]