WILLS AND ESTATES
IAN ANDREW LAW advises individuals, families, and business owners in Vaughan and across Ontario on wills, estate planning, estate administration, and estate disputes. From proactive planning to litigation where required, clients receive steady guidance and practical execution.
Modern Counsel. Clear Advice. Decisive Execution.
CORPORATE AND ESTATE LAWYER IN VAUGHAN, ONTARIO
Effective estate planning helps protect your family, your assets, and your long-term intentions. I advise on:
Wills and Powers of Attorney
Testamentary and family trusts
Business succession planning
Coordination with corporate structures and shareholder agreements
Strategies intended to help reduce future disputes
Clear planning can help reduce future uncertainty and avoidable conflict.
Estate Administration
Serving as an estate trustee involves legal responsibilities and procedural requirements. I assist executors and trustees with:
Probate applications and Certificates of Appointment
Trustee duties and fiduciary guidance
Management of assets and liabilities
Estate accounts, releases, and distributions
Cross-border considerations where applicable
Proper administration can help reduce risk for trustees and beneficiaries.
Estate Litigation
Estate disputes require focused legal strategy and careful management of family dynamics. I provide guidance and representation for:
Will challenges and defences
Capacity and undue influence claims
Dependants’ relief claims under the Succession Law Reform Act
Trustee and attorney disputes
Mediation, negotiation, and litigation
Where resolution is possible, it is pursued. Where litigation is required, I handle the court process.
Serving Vaughan and Ontario
Based in Vaughan, Ontario, I serve clients across York Region and throughout Ontario through both in-person and virtual consultations. If you are unsure which estate service applies to your situation, you can request a free consultation to discuss next steps.