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Compassionate counsel for life's transitions.

Family Law & Estate Planning

Our Family & Estate team provides strategic, sensitive advice to individuals and families navigating life's most important moments. Whether you are planning for the future, going through a separation, or preserving wealth for generations, we offer clear guidance and unwavering support.

We combine deep legal expertise with a personalized approach, understanding that family and estate matters require both technical precision and emotional intelligence. Our team includes certified family mediators, collaborative law practitioners, and trust and estate specialists who work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

1,500+ families served
$2B+ assets preserved
98% client satisfaction
40+ years experience
1,500+
Families Served
$2B+
Assets Preserved
98%
Satisfaction

Our Services

Family Law

Divorce, separation, child custody and access, spousal support, child support, and property division. We prioritize resolution and, when necessary, provide vigorous advocacy.

Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills. We create customized plans that protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored.

Estate Administration

Probate, estate administration, and executor guidance. We help navigate the legal and tax complexities following a loved one's passing.

Mediation & Collaboration

Certified mediators and collaborative law practitioners offering constructive, cost-effective alternatives to litigation for families.

Wealth Preservation

Tax-efficient structuring, family trusts, and generational wealth transfer strategies to protect what matters most.

Will & Trust Disputes

Representation in will challenges, trust disputes, and estate litigation, protecting the rights of beneficiaries and executors.

Our Family & Estate Team

Experienced, compassionate professionals dedicated to your family's future.

SW

Sarah Williams

Partner
Toronto
RB

Richard Barlow

Partner
Vancouver
PO

Patricia O'Connor

Of Counsel
Calgary
JL

Jennifer Lee

Associate
Toronto
NG

Nadia Gupta

Associate
Montréal
CD

Claire Dubois

Associate
Ottawa
AK

Anjali Kapoor

Associate
Toronto
MT

Michael Thompson

Partner
Halifax

Our Approach

01

Listen First

We take time to understand your unique circumstances, goals, and concerns before developing a personalized strategy.

02

Plan Together

We work collaboratively with you and, where appropriate, with other professionals to create solutions that last.

03

Protect Your Future

Whether through negotiation or advocacy, we protect your interests and those of your loved ones with care and determination.

Representative Matters

High-Net-Worth Divorce

Ontario | 2024

Represented a spouse in complex divorce involving business valuations, multiple properties, and international assets. Achieved settlement through mediation.

Multi-Generational Estate Plan

British Columbia | 2023

Developed comprehensive estate plan for a family with significant assets, including trusts, tax planning, and philanthropic vehicles.

Will Challenge

Alberta | 2024

Successfully defended an executor against a will challenge, preserving the testator's intentions and the estate's assets.

Child Custody & Relocation

Nova Scotia | 2023

Obtained court approval for a parent to relocate with children, with carefully structured parenting time for the other parent.

Planning for Every Stage of Life

Marriage & Cohabitation
Growing Families
Later Life Planning
Legacy & Beyond

Plan for Your Family's Future

Whether you're planning ahead or navigating a transition, our team is here to help. Contact us for a confidential consultation.

Speak to a Family & Estate Lawyer