Wills and Estates Lawyer
Leslie Robinson. Here to prepare your family's wills and powers of attorney
Estate Planning & Administration
Many people assume they only need a will once they have significant assets. In reality, estate planning is about preparing for the unknown and ensuring your wishes are respected, no matter how your circumstances change over time.
At LDR Law, we take a flexible, holistic approach to estate planning. Our process begins with a comprehensive intake designed to help us understand not only what you own today, but also your family relationships, business interests, and future plans.
We work with a broad range of clients — from those who require basic planning to individuals with complex estates, business interests, and assets in multiple jurisdictions. Based on your unique circumstances, we help you determine the most appropriate planning strategy.
This may include a simple will and power of attorney, or more advanced planning such as multiple wills, trust planning, planning for second or blended families, and business succession planning.
Without a valid and properly structured will, the law — not you — determines who administers your estate and how assets are distributed, often requiring court involvement. Thoughtful planning helps provide clarity, control, and peace of mind for you and your family.
How We Help
Planning for Your Family and Your Assets
We prepare wills, powers of attorney, and trust structures designed to reflect your wishes, protect your family, and preserve wealth across generations. Our planning focuses on practical solutions that balance tax efficiency, family objectives, and long-term flexibility.
Supporting Executors and Trustees
We guide executors, trustees, and attorneys through probate applications, estate administration, trust management, accounting obligations, and fiduciary decision-making. Our goal is to make the administration process manageable and clear.
Business and Succession Planning
For business owners, we assist with succession planning strategies including estate freezes, family trusts, shareholder agreements, and corporate reorganizations to support smooth transitions between generations.
Cross-Border and Complex Estates
We advise clients with assets in multiple jurisdictions, foreign citizenship or residency considerations, and international family structures, working with external advisors where needed to coordinate planning strategies.
Trust Planning and Ongoing Administration
We assist with the creation and management of testamentary and inter vivos trusts, including alter ego and joint partner trusts, and provide guidance on trust administration, variation, and wind-up.
Planning for Disability, Capacity, and Long-Term Care
We help families prepare for incapacity and long-term planning needs, including Henson trusts, powers of attorney, and planning for vulnerable beneficiaries.
Modern Estate Planning Considerations
We advise on digital assets, cryptocurrency, intellectual property, and other emerging estate-planning issues that may form part of a modern estate.
Charitable and Legacy Giving
We assist clients and organizations with planned giving strategies, endowments, and tax-effective charitable gifting as part of broader estate planning.
