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Trusts

Trust Preparation And Review

Do you need a trust? Our lawyers will help you learn about the importance of having a trust and what type of trust structure is right for you and your family.

A Trust Tailored To Your Personal Needs

A trust can be a valuable tool in estate planning. Our team has extensive expertise preparing trusts, and we will work with you and your personal financial professionals to create a unique, personalized and technically sound trust structure that best meets your needs.

Possible trust structures include:

We can also provide ongoing advice to estate trustees and executors in the Ottawa area on the administration of a trust.

The preparation of a trust is complex. We have experience in this area and know what factors to consider when preparing such an important document in your estate plan. In addition to our knowledge of the legal issues to address, we provide personal service to every client. This means you will work directly with one of our lawyers and always know what we are doing to help with your estate matters.

Contact Merovitz Potechin LLP

Many of our clients are referrals from other law firms in the greater Ottawa area who trust and respect our experience. To learn more about how we can assist with your estate planning needs or to arrange a consultation, call 613-563-7544 or send us an email.

Our Trusts Team

Mitchell Besner

Partner, Head of Wills and Estates Group

613-563-6686

[email protected]

Business Law,

Physician Group Practice Services,

Wills, Trusts & Estates,

[…]
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,

[…]
Patrick Fontaine

Patrick R.J. Fontaine, TEP

Associate

613-563-6696

[email protected]

Estate Administration,

Estate Planning,

Wills, Trusts & Estates,

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