Called to the Bar
  • Ontario (2013)
Education
  • STEP Canada, Trust and Estate Practitioner (2021)
  • University of Windsor, J.D. (2012)
  • University of Toronto, B.Sc. (Hons.), Life Sciences (2009)
Affiliations
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
  • Estate Planning Council of Toronto
  • Estate Planning Council of Mississauga
Languages
  • English
  • Croatian (conversational)

Jennifer Corak is a Partner in the Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP.

Jennifer is highly experienced in the areas of estate planning and administration, practicing exclusively in this area. As part of her practice, Jennifer helps her clients navigate the estate planning process, drafts wills, continuing powers of attorney for property, powers of attorney for personal care and trusts, and advises estate trustees and beneficiaries with respect to the administration of estates.

Over the course of her career, Jennifer has guided both Canadian and international clients through a variety of wills and estates matters, including cross-border and international estate planning, estates and trust taxation, will and probate planning, planning for beneficiaries with disabilities and incapacity planning. Jennifer also has experience in succession planning for closely held businesses and planning for individuals in complex family arrangements. She assists a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and other professionals.

Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Jennifer was a Partner at a Toronto-based, full-service law firm, where she was a member of the Wills and Estates Group.

Jennifer is a member of the Ontario Bar Association executive for Trusts and Estates law and Elder Law and co-Editor-in-Chief of Federated Press’ Personal Tax and Estate Planning journal. She is also a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), holding the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation. She has been recognized by her peers and colleagues as a leading lawyer in trusts and estates law by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and was the recipient of the award for the highest mark in the STEP Canada Law of Trusts Course in 2018.

Outside of her legal practice, Jennifer enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, singing, and enjoying nature.

Experience
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Leading Practitioner in Estate & Personal Tax Planning (2024)
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as a leading practitioner in Trusts and Estates Law (2025)
  • Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch – Trust and Estates Law (2022)
  • Recipient of the Award for Highest Mark in Law of Trusts Course, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Canada (2018)
  • Estate Planning Council of Toronto – Secretary
  • Ontario Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Executive – Newsletter Editor (2023 – Present)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Executive – Member-at-Large (2021 – 2023)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Elder Law Section Executive – Technology Liaison (2019 – 2021)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Elder Law Section Executive – Member-at-Large (2018 – 2019, 2021 – Present)
  • Personal Tax and Estate Planning Journal, Federated Press – Co-Editor-in-Chief (2022 – Present)
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Leading Practitioner in Estate & Personal Tax Planning (2024)
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as a leading practitioner in Trusts and Estates Law (2025)
  • Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch – Trust and Estates Law (2022)
  • Recipient of the Award for Highest Mark in Law of Trusts Course, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Canada (2018)
  • Estate Planning Council of Toronto – Secretary
  • Ontario Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Executive – Newsletter Editor (2023 – Present)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Executive – Member-at-Large (2021 – 2023)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Elder Law Section Executive – Technology Liaison (2019 – 2021)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Elder Law Section Executive – Member-at-Large (2018 – 2019, 2021 – Present)
  • Personal Tax and Estate Planning Journal, Federated Press – Co-Editor-in-Chief (2022 – Present)

Jennifer Corak is a Partner in the Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP.

Jennifer is highly experienced in the areas of estate planning and administration, practicing exclusively in this area. As part of her practice, Jennifer helps her clients navigate the estate planning process, drafts wills, continuing powers of attorney for property, powers of attorney for personal care and trusts, and advises estate trustees and beneficiaries with respect to the administration of estates.

Over the course of her career, Jennifer has guided both Canadian and international clients through a variety of wills and estates matters, including cross-border and international estate planning, estates and trust taxation, will and probate planning, planning for beneficiaries with disabilities and incapacity planning. Jennifer also has experience in succession planning for closely held businesses and planning for individuals in complex family arrangements. She assists a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and other professionals.

Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Jennifer was a Partner at a Toronto-based, full-service law firm, where she was a member of the Wills and Estates Group.

Jennifer is a member of the Ontario Bar Association executive for Trusts and Estates law and Elder Law and co-Editor-in-Chief of Federated Press’ Personal Tax and Estate Planning journal. She is also a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), holding the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation. She has been recognized by her peers and colleagues as a leading lawyer in trusts and estates law by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and was the recipient of the award for the highest mark in the STEP Canada Law of Trusts Course in 2018.

Outside of her legal practice, Jennifer enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, singing, and enjoying nature.

Experience
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Leading Practitioner in Estate & Personal Tax Planning (2024)
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as a leading practitioner in Trusts and Estates Law (2025)
  • Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch – Trust and Estates Law (2022)
  • Recipient of the Award for Highest Mark in Law of Trusts Course, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Canada (2018)
  • Estate Planning Council of Toronto – Secretary
  • Ontario Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Executive – Newsletter Editor (2023 – Present)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Executive – Member-at-Large (2021 – 2023)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Elder Law Section Executive – Technology Liaison (2019 – 2021)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Elder Law Section Executive – Member-at-Large (2018 – 2019, 2021 – Present)
  • Personal Tax and Estate Planning Journal, Federated Press – Co-Editor-in-Chief (2022 – Present)
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Leading Practitioner in Estate & Personal Tax Planning (2024)
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as a leading practitioner in Trusts and Estates Law (2025)
  • Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch – Trust and Estates Law (2022)
  • Recipient of the Award for Highest Mark in Law of Trusts Course, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Canada (2018)
  • Estate Planning Council of Toronto – Secretary
  • Ontario Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Executive – Newsletter Editor (2023 – Present)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law Executive – Member-at-Large (2021 – 2023)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Elder Law Section Executive – Technology Liaison (2019 – 2021)
  • Ontario Bar Association, Elder Law Section Executive – Member-at-Large (2018 – 2019, 2021 – Present)
  • Personal Tax and Estate Planning Journal, Federated Press – Co-Editor-in-Chief (2022 – Present)
Called to the Bar
  • Ontario (2013)
Education
  • STEP Canada, Trust and Estate Practitioner (2021)
  • University of Windsor, J.D. (2012)
  • University of Toronto, B.Sc. (Hons.), Life Sciences (2009)
Affiliations
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
  • Estate Planning Council of Toronto
  • Estate Planning Council of Mississauga
Languages
  • English
  • Croatian (conversational)
Speaking Engagements
  • Speaker, “Case Law Update”, Practice Gems: Administration of Estates 2024, Law Society of Ontario, Webinar, September 24, 2024
  • Speaker, “Ancillary Probate and Administration for Foreign Estates with Ontario Assets”, Practice Gems: Probate Essentials 2024, Law Society of Ontario, Webinar, September 24, 2024
  • Chair, “Cross-Border Planning and Administration”, Ontario Bar Association, Online, May 16, 2024
  • Speaker, “Family, Estates and Real Estate Law”, Ontario Legal Conference 2024, Toronto, ON, February 7, 2024
  • Moderator, “Acting for the Young Entrepreneur”, The Estate Planning Council of Toronto, Online, February 6, 2024
  • Panelist, “The Annotated Powers of Attorney for Property and for Personal Care 2024”, Law Society of Ontario, Online, January 24, 2024
  • Moderator, “Session 5: Estate Planning in the Modern Era – Genetic Material”, Online, November 30th, 2023
  • Moderator & Speaker, “Session 4: Estate Planning in the Modern Era – Unique Assets”, Online, November 23rd, 2023
  • Co-Chair, “Estate Planning in the Modern Era Series (5 Webcast Programs)”, Canadian Bar Association, November 2nd – November 30th, 2023
  • Chair, “Comprehensive End of Life Planning”, Ontario Bar Association, Online, October 19, 2023
  • Chair, “Beneficiary Designations”, Ontario Bar Association, Online, June 7, 2023
  • Moderator, “Best Kept Secrets: Little Used but Extremely Helpful Tips and Tricks for Estate Planning”, OBA Ontario Legal Conference: Family, Trusts & Estate Law, February 9, 2022
  • Moderator, “Key Family Law Act Provisions for the Surviving Spouse”, OBA Ontario Legal Conference: Family, Trusts & Estate Law, February 8, 2022
  • Moderator, “Digital Assets, Estate Planning, and the Law: What You and Your Clients Need to Know”, The Estate Planning Council of Toronto”, February 7, 2022
  • Speaker, “Case Comment on the Ontario Case of Tanti v Tanti“, The Estate Planning Council of Toronto (EPCT), April 6, 2021
  • Speaker, “The Sale and Succession of the Private Corporation: Choice Tax and Estate Planning Issues”, Peel Halton Advocis Chapter, Webinar, May 1 & May 8, 2020
  • Co-Presenter, “Crossing Borders: The “Tips” and “Traps” of Cross-Border Estate Planning”, Mississauga Estate Planning Council, February 10, 2020
  • Panelist, “Estate Administration Panel” at CAGP Greater Toronto Area Chapter’s Half Day Summit, For the Love of Gift Planning, January 23, 2020
  • Presenter, “Case Comment: The Case of Bayford v Boese” at STEP Toronto’s Common Estate Planning Slips event, November 13, 2019
  • Presenter, Mississauga Public Library and Ontario Bar Association’s Make-a-Will Month Presentation, Mississauga Central Library, November 15, 2018
  • Presenter, Mississauga Public Library and Ontario Bar Association’s Make-a-Will Month Presentation, Mississauga Valley Library, November 13, 2018
  • Co-Presenter, “Estate and Succession Planning”, Wolters Kluwer Sale of a Business Seminar Series, October 31, 2018 and November 1, 2018
  • Presenter, Toronto Public Library and Ontario Bar Association’s Make-a-Will Month Presentation, Mimico Centennial Branch, November 21, 2017
  • Presenter, Toronto Public Library and Ontario Bar Association’s Make-a-Will Month Presentation, Jane/Dundas Branch, November 4, 2017
  • Presenter, “End of Life Planning – Part 2 – The Legalities” held by Fairlawn Avenue United Church, April 20, 2016
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