Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Toronto for Real Estate, Estate Planning & Corporate Law
Established in 1902, McMaster McIntyre & Smyth has built a legacy of excellence in legal services across the Greater Toronto Area. Our firm specializes in real estate law, estate planning, corporate law, and commercial real estate, serving clients with personalized, cost-effective solutions. With over a century of combined experience, our team prioritizes client relationships, offering flexible accessibility through home visits and multilingual support.We emphasize client education through seminars and community engagement, maintaining a commitment to transparency and ethical practice. Our lawyers, including third-generation legal professionals, uphold the firm's founding principles of integrity and community service while adapting to modern legal challenges.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Corporate Law
Commercial Real Estate
Probate & Estate Administration
Details
- Year established: 1902
Highlights and features
- We offer over 120 years of combined legal experience in GTA-specific regulations
- Our team includes third-generation lawyers with deep community ties
- We provide multilingual support in Cantonese, Polish, Ukrainian, German, and Maltese
- We prioritize client education through free seminars and personalized consultations
- Our flexible accessibility includes home visits for clients in care facilities
What people say
Deep expertise
Personalized service
Multilingual support
Flexible accessibility
Community-focused
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate lawyers handle residential and commercial transactions across the GTA, including property transfers, title checks, and mortgage financing. We provide comprehensive support for buyers, sellers, and investors, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation. Our team offers free quotes and personalized guidance through every transaction stage.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, powers of attorney, and trusts to protect your assets and wishes. Our approach addresses tax planning, business succession, and healthcare directives. We help clients across all income levels secure their family's future with clear, legally sound documentation.
Corporate Law
From business formation to commercial real estate transactions, we advise corporations and entrepreneurs on legal structures, contracts, and compliance. Our services include entity selection, shareholder agreements, and dispute resolution. We help businesses navigate provincial and federal regulations with strategic counsel.
Commercial Real Estate
We represent buyers, sellers, and developers in commercial property transactions across industrial, retail, and office sectors. Our services include lease agreements, title resolution, and zoning compliance. We provide cost estimates and negotiate terms to protect commercial clients' investments throughout the GTA.
Probate & Estate Administration
Our lawyers guide executors through probate processes, including asset distribution, tax reporting, and creditor claims. We help families settle estates efficiently while honoring the deceased's wishes. We also handle trust administration and resolve disputes between beneficiaries and trustees.
People
William Alexander (Sandy) McIntyre
Partner
Third-generation lawyer with deep roots in the firm's 120-year history, specializing in estate law and community legal education. Active in professional development as former Law Society instructor.
Dorinda Lin Chiang
Partner
Experienced legal professional providing comprehensive services in real estate and corporate law, with a focus on client accessibility and community engagement.
Brian Matthew Murphy
Associate
Dedicated associate supporting clients in real estate transactions and business law matters, maintaining the firm's commitment to personalized legal solutions.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in real estate law, estate planning, corporate law, and commercial real estate transactions across the Greater Toronto Area.
Do you offer consultations outside regular office hours?
Yes, our lawyers offer flexible scheduling including home visits for clients requiring special accommodations.
What languages are supported by your team?
Our services are available in English, Cantonese, Polish, Ukrainian, German, and Maltese.
How can I get a cost estimate for legal services?
We provide free quotes for all services, including closing costs, fees, and taxes, upon request.
What GTA regions do you serve?
We serve Toronto, York, Halton, Etobicoke, Peel, and Durham regions with comprehensive legal services.
How does your firm handle estate planning?
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and healthcare directives, focusing on asset protection and tax efficiency.
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