Estate and Trust Planning, Administration and Litigation

Bell Baker’s experienced professionals oversee one of the largest and most diverse estate practices in Eastern Ontario. We provide expert advice and representation in areas including personal tax and estate planning, succession planning for family businesses and estate freezes, liaison with investment, accounting and other advisors, wills, powers of attorney for property and personal care, personal directives, living wills and representation agreements, estate administration, including probate matters, transfer of assets, post-mortem tax planning and personal and estate tax filings, contested wills, such as lost wills and testamentary capacity issues, interpretation of wills and trust agreements, as well as passing of accounts for trusts, estates and attorneys under powers of attorney.