Estate Litigation

Our litigation lawyers have a broad range of experience in estate litigation and related matters, especially when it concerns disputes between family members. While we strive to settle disputes through negotiation, we have significant trial experience in the event that issues cannot be resolved.

We advise estate trustees, executors, administrators and/or beneficiaries regarding all litigious or potentially litigious matters relating to estates including:

  • Validity of wills
  • Intestacy (no will)
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Dependant relief applications
  • Trust related disputes
  • Valuing estate assets
  • Appointment or removal of guardians

 

Visit Estates & Trusts for details related to estate planning and the administration of estates and trusts.

Robin K. Aitken, TEP

Robin K. Aitken, TEP

Partner
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

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Meghan Beers

Meghan Beers

Associate
New Brunswick, Saint John

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John T.G. Boyle

John T.G. Boyle

Partner
Halifax

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John A. Brennan

John A. Brennan

Counsel
Prince Edward Island, Summerside

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Jordan K.M. Brown

Jordan K.M. Brown

Partner
Charlottetown

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Will Cann

Will Cann

Associate
Charlottetown

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Ewan W. Clark

Ewan W. Clark

Barrister
Charlottetown, Montague, Morell

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Kassia Curley

Kassia Curley

Associate
Charlottetown

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Steven A. Forbes

Steven A. Forbes

Counsel
Charlottetown

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Michael D. Heikkinen

Michael D. Heikkinen

Partner
Moncton

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Richard L. Ivey

Richard L. Ivey

Associate
New Brunswick, Saint John

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Edward W. Keyes, KC

Edward W. Keyes, KC

Managing Partner
New Brunswick, Saint John

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Gabriel Laidlaw-Bale

Gabriel Laidlaw-Bale

Associate
Fredericton, New Brunswick

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Robynn MacDonald

Robynn MacDonald

Associate
Fredericton, New Brunswick

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Melanie McKenna

Melanie McKenna

Associate
Charlottetown

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John P. Morrissy

John P. Morrissy

Associate
Saint John

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Richard W. Norman

Richard W. Norman

Partner
Halifax

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Alysa O’Keefe

Alysa O’Keefe

Associate
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's

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Mark J. Robertson

Mark J. Robertson

Associate
New Brunswick, Saint John

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Elizabeth (Libby) Shaw

Elizabeth (Libby) Shaw

Associate
Alberton

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M. Serena Smith

M. Serena Smith

Associate
Charlottetown, Summerside

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Bliss White

Bliss White

Associate
New Brunswick, Saint John

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PEI Estate Planning Preparation – Checklist – Updated January 2025

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