Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partners in Ottawa
Kirk Law Office specializes in residential real estate transactions, wills, powers of attorney, and estate administration. Our team combines deep legal expertise with multilingual capabilities in English, French, Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian to serve clients across Ottawa and surrounding regions. With Leslie J. Kirk's background in real estate law and Iuliia Shulakewych's TEP designation in trusts and estates, we provide comprehensive legal solutions tailored to individual needs.Our practice emphasizes personalized attention, transparent communication, and meticulous preparation of legal documents. We support clients through property transactions, estate planning, and probate processes while maintaining active community involvement and professional affiliations with organizations like the Canadian Bar Association and STEP. Our commitment to accessibility and client-centered service ensures legal complexities are navigated with clarity and confidence.
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Wills Preparation
Powers of Attorney
Estate Administration
Probate Services
Trust Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized expertise in real estate, wills, and estate administration
- Our team includes a TEP-designated trusts and estates specialist
- Multilingual legal services in five languages
- Personalized approach with direct lawyer-client communication
- Active community involvement and professional affiliations
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Ontario
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Services
Real Estate Transactions
We handle residential and investment property transactions including purchase agreements, title transfers, and mortgage documentation. Our services cover condominiums, recreational properties, and development land while addressing tax implications and regulatory requirements. Clients receive comprehensive guidance through closing processes with transparent cost estimates.
Wills Preparation
Our wills services include asset distribution planning, guardianship appointments, and tax-efficient strategies. We create customized documents considering family dynamics and provincial regulations while ensuring proper execution through witnessed signing procedures at our office or client locations.
Estate Administration
We assist executors with probate applications, tax filings, and asset distribution. Our support includes creditor notifications, beneficiary communications, and legal compliance for estate settlements. Clients receive guidance on their responsibilities and potential renouncement options when serving as estate trustees.
Powers of Attorney
We draft customized powers of attorney for property and personal care matters. Our documents ensure clients' wishes are respected during incapacity while protecting against court intervention. Services include explaining legal implications and creating tailored solutions for financial and healthcare decision-making.
Trust Planning
Our trust planning services focus on preserving government benefits for disabled beneficiaries through Henson trusts. We create customized solutions that protect assets while maintaining eligibility for social assistance programs, ensuring long-term financial security for vulnerable family members.
People
Leslie J. Kirk
Founder & Real Estate Lawyer
Leslie J. Kirk specializes in real estate law with expertise in condominium purchases, multi-unit investments, and mortgage transactions. Called to the Ontario Bar in 2009, she combines technical knowledge with community engagement through local development projects and legal education initiatives.
Iuliia Shulakewych
Estate Planning Lawyer
Iuliia Shulakewych, a TEP-designated trusts and estates specialist, focuses on estate planning and administration. With international legal experience and fluency in five languages, she provides comprehensive solutions for complex family needs while maintaining active involvement in Ottawa's legal community.
Questions
What real estate services do you offer?
We handle property purchases, sales, refinancing, lease preparation, and building contracts while advising on tax implications and transaction requirements.
How do you assist with wills and powers of attorney?
We draft customized documents, provide tax planning advice, and ensure proper execution through in-person signing with witnesses.
What estate administration support is available?
We guide executors through probate processes, tax filings, asset distribution, and beneficiary communications with professional legal oversight.
What additional costs should I expect for real estate transactions?
Clients typically encounter land transfer taxes, registration fees, title insurance, and courier charges alongside legal fees.
Why is having a will important?
A properly drafted will ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, minimizes tax liabilities, and provides clear guardianship arrangements for dependents.
