For well over twenty years Siskinds lawyers have been at the forefront of estate litigation in south western Ontario, providing practical solutions and effective representation on numerous high-profile will and estate disputes. The lawyers involved in this group are not only skilled litigators, but bring with them a rich diversity of experience in related matters including mediation, insurance issues, matrimonial and dependent's relief law, mental capacity and substitute decision-making, fiduciary duty, estate planning, property disputes, agricultural law, and issues relating to individuals with special needs.
Matters we appear on include disputes concerning the validity and interpretation of wills, claims concerning the administration of estates, claims against trustees, claims for support of dependents under the Succession Law Reform Act, applications for removal or substitution of trustees and variation of trusts, review of trustees' actions, claims for compensation, and estate accounts.
In addition to representing individuals and Trust Companies, many of our cases arise from referrals from other professionals including accountants, insurance brokers, bankers, and other lawyers, who have come to recognize the expertise Siskinds lawyers have in this area.
