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Wills, Trusts & Estates

Achieving Your Goals Through Wills, Trusts & Estates

Merovitz Potechin LLP is committed to helping individuals and families plan for the future. Our lawyers are able to handle all estate issues that can impact you, your loved ones, your property and your finances.

By organizing your affairs in accordance with a properly prepared estate plan, you can ensure that your wishes and the needs of your family are met while minimizing the tax obligation.

Your Estate Plan

There are numerous options and issues to consider, particularly for clients planning personal estates and establishing trusts. Our trusted team of experienced lawyers will walk you through the process so your family and wealth are protected.

We can guide you through a swift and satisfactory resolution to any dispute. Our lawyers assist clients with all types of estate issues, including:

Providing Personal Service And Attention

Your estate plan offers a wide range of protection, but only if it is drafted properly. As your lawyers, we have extensive experience handling complex estate matters in Ottawa and throughout Ontario. We will ensure that your rights and interests are always put first.

We provide personal service and individual attention to every client. You will always know what steps we are taking to resolve any disputes and to help you achieve your goals. We are here to help, whether you need to prepare a will or trust or need zealous representation with respect to probate applications or issues.

Contact us online or call 613-563-7544 to arrange a consultation.

Estate Planning Questionnaire

Download a free PDF copy of our Estate Planning Questionnaire

Our Wills, Trusts & Estates Lawyers Team

Yasmin Vinograd

Yasmin M. Vinograd

Managing Partner

613-563-6685

[email protected]

Commercial and Civil Litigation,

Disputes & Litigation,

Estate Litigation,

Other Disputes,

Wills, Trusts & Estates,

[…]

Mitchell Besner

Partner, Head of Wills and Estates Group

613-563-6686

[email protected]

Business Law,

Physician Group Practice Services,

Wills, Trusts & Estates,

[…]
Patrick Fontaine

Patrick R.J. Fontaine, TEP

Associate

613-563-6696

[email protected]

Estate Administration,

Estate Planning,

Wills, Trusts & Estates,

[…]

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