It is with great sadness that Robinsons Law announces the sudden passing of our remarkable team member, Julia Yakovlyeva, on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024. 

Julia was a smart, professional, and dedicated member of our team at Robinsons Law and
an integral part of our firm. We will forever miss her and her undaunted spirit.

 
 

Our Services

Robinsons Law offers practical and comprehensive advice on the issues surrounding personal wealth management and succession planning. We are a team of experts in this field, known for applying creative strategies to assist in the day-to-day and long-term planning needs of individuals and family enterprises.

Estate Planning and Personal Tax

Our lawyers have extensive experience in all aspects of estate planning.  Acting for executors, trustees and beneficiaries, including charities, heirs and dependants, we assist our clients with issues relating to estate planning, trusts, tax and probate planning, financial management, asset protection and domestic contracts.  

Specific areas of expertise include:

  • Tax-planning for trusts, wills and family businesses

  • Transition and Succession Planning

  • Cross-border planning

  • Family Law Planning

  • Cottage Succession Planning

  • Wills

  • Trusts

  • Powers of Attorney

  • Charitable giving, including the establishment of private charitable foundations

Estate Administration

In addition to estate planning, we also assist clients with estate administration.  The administration of estates and trusts involves numerous legal and financial intricacies. Acting for estate trustees, substitute decision makers, beneficiaries and claimants, we assist our clients with:

  • Preparation of accounts for estates and trusts

  • Distribution of Estate Assets

  • Asset Management

  • Proper Filing of Documents

  • Provide Opinions for Estate Trustees during Estate Litigation

  • Will or Trust Interpretation

  • Assisting estate trustees in their duties

  • Jurisdictional issues

Charities & Not For Profit

Our charity specialists provide advice to clients such as hospitals and health care providers, educational and research organizations, public and private charitable foundations, cultural, arts, and religious organizations.

We assist our clients on a wide range of issues including:

  • Creation and registration

  • Income Tax

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Cross-border gifting