WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Lucinda (Lucy) E. Main to its Wills, Trusts and Estates Group
WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Lucinda (Lucy) E. Main has joined the firm as a Partner and Co-Chair of our Wills, Trusts and Estates Group. Lucy has been repeatedly […]
WeirFoulds Associate Anna Alizadeh discusses Canadian inheritance law in article published by Lexpert Magazine
On September 27, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published an article authored by WeirFoulds associate Anna Alizadeh from our Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group. The article provides a quick guide to […]
Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category
WeirFoulds congratulates 45 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada and five of our senior associates on being recognized in the Best […]
Clare Burns once again top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked for a fourth consecutive year in the top band of the Private Wealth Disputes – […]
A number of WeirFoulds lawyers will serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2021-2022 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections and Law Section executives for the 2021-2022 […]
WeirFoulds welcomes associate Anna Alizadeh to the Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Anna Alizadeh as an Associate to the firm’s Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Anna represents clients in court and mediation regarding a variety of […]
Lori Duffy provides comment to the Canadian Lawyer Magazine on the challenges of witnessing wills during a pandemic
WeirFoulds Partner Lori Duffy was interviewed by Zena Olijnyk of the Canadian Lawyer Magazine for an article published on April 27, 2021 on the challenges of witnessing wills during a […]
Investment Executive reports on the Ethics Panel with Bianca La Neve as part of Financial Planning Week 2020
Partner Bianca La Neve participated in the Virtual Ethics Panel on November 19 during Financial Planning Week 2020. The discussion focused on vulnerable clients and identifying situations of financial abuse […]
WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Viktoria Grafstrom – Construction Law Viktoria is an associate in the Construction Law Practice […]
Control beyond the grave: The use of testamentary trusts in estate planning
Testamentary trusts are trusts that arise on and as a consequence of the death of a person, and are powerful tools if you wish to maintain a degree of control […]
Clare Burns top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for third consecutive year
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked for a third consecutive year in the top band of the Private Wealth Disputes – Canada […]
Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2020-2021 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections and Law Section executives for the 2020-2021 year. […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 26 of our lawyers have been recognized in 15 different practice areas in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
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 distancing and self-isolation […]
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 after death. Structuring […]