Called to the Bar
  • Ontario (2011)
Education
  • University of Windsor, J.D. (2010)
  • Toronto Metropolitan University, M.A., Immigration and Settlement Studies (2007)
  • University of Toronto, B.A., Political Science and Government (2004)
Affiliations
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Law Society of Upper Canada
  • Toronto Lawyers Association
Languages
  • English
  • French

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

Laroux is highly experienced in the areas of estate planning, powers of attorney drafting and estate administration. She works with clients ranging from families who need to plan for their child with a disability or are handling the recent loss of a loved one, to business owners who require assistance in creating a comprehensive estate plan.

Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Laroux ran her own legal practice, where she emphasized finding innovative, efficient solutions that considered her clients’ needs throughout different stages of their lives.

Earlier in her career, Laroux worked as an Assistant Crown Attorney with the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. In this role, she was responsible for communicating with police, judges, social workers and other legal professionals, meeting tight deadlines and managing high-stress situations, and managing proceedings in trial court and bail court.

Experience
  • Post City Magazine, top Wills Lawyer as selected by peers (2021)
  • Ontario Bar Association – Trusts & Estates Section
  • Member – Ontario Bar Association Women Lawyers Forum
  • Post City Magazine, top Wills Lawyer as selected by peers (2021)
  • Ontario Bar Association – Trusts & Estates Section
  • Member – Ontario Bar Association Women Lawyers Forum

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

Laroux is highly experienced in the areas of estate planning, powers of attorney drafting and estate administration. She works with clients ranging from families who need to plan for their child with a disability or are handling the recent loss of a loved one, to business owners who require assistance in creating a comprehensive estate plan.

Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Laroux ran her own legal practice, where she emphasized finding innovative, efficient solutions that considered her clients’ needs throughout different stages of their lives.

Earlier in her career, Laroux worked as an Assistant Crown Attorney with the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. In this role, she was responsible for communicating with police, judges, social workers and other legal professionals, meeting tight deadlines and managing high-stress situations, and managing proceedings in trial court and bail court.

Experience
  • Post City Magazine, top Wills Lawyer as selected by peers (2021)
  • Ontario Bar Association – Trusts & Estates Section
  • Member – Ontario Bar Association Women Lawyers Forum
  • Post City Magazine, top Wills Lawyer as selected by peers (2021)
  • Ontario Bar Association – Trusts & Estates Section
  • Member – Ontario Bar Association Women Lawyers Forum
Called to the Bar
  • Ontario (2011)
Education
  • University of Windsor, J.D. (2010)
  • Toronto Metropolitan University, M.A., Immigration and Settlement Studies (2007)
  • University of Toronto, B.A., Political Science and Government (2004)
Affiliations
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Law Society of Upper Canada
  • Toronto Lawyers Association
Languages
  • English
  • French
Speaking Engagements
  • Panelist, 26th Estates and Trusts Summit, Law Society of Ontario, Toronto, ON, October 18-19, 2023
  • Presenter, “Ontario Estates Forum”, ADB Insights, 2021
  • Presenter, “Second Annual Trusts & Estates Presentation for Financial Professionals,” GTAAN/GTAFN, 2021
  • Presenter, “First Annual Trusts & Estates Presentation for Financial Professionals”, GTAAN/GTAFN, 2020
  • Presenter, “Practice Gems: Administration of Estates 2019”, Law Society of Ontario, 2019
Latest Insight & News

Media Mentions

  • Quoted in “What makes for a comprehensive estate plan?” The Globe and Mail Globe Advisor, February 27, 2023
  • Quoted in “Here’s what to consider when making a will to avoid family disputes” The Globe and Mail Globe Advisor, January 31, 2023