Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Estate Law Partner in Winnipeg
Tradition Law LLP is a Winnipeg-based legal practice specializing in estates, trusts, and incapacity planning. Our team of experienced lawyers provides strategic guidance to minimize tax liabilities, resolve estate disputes, and ensure seamless wealth transfer across generations. We offer tailored solutions including tax-efficient wills, living trusts, special needs trusts, and corporate structuring to protect family assets and navigate complex estate matters.With expertise in estate litigation, administration, and capacity assessments, we represent clients in court proceedings while also serving as educators to legal professionals nationwide through publications and lectures. Our approach combines technical proficiency with personalized service to address both straightforward and intricate estate planning needs.
Services
Estate Planning
Estate Litigation
Estate Administration
Tax Matters
Corporate Structuring
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ combined years of specialized estate law expertise
- Our team authors national textbooks on trusts and estates
- We provide court-tested litigation strategies for complex disputes
- Customized tax minimization plans for cross-border estates
- Dedicated paralegal support for efficient probate administration
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans to ensure seamless wealth transfer while minimizing tax liabilities. Our services include tax-efficient wills, living trusts, and special needs trusts that protect family assets across generations. We specialize in complex scenarios involving blended families, cross-border estates, and incapacity planning, providing comprehensive strategies that align with both personal wishes and legal requirements.
Estate Litigation
Our litigation team represents clients in estate disputes through mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings. We handle will challenges, executor conflicts, and beneficiary disputes while offering second opinions to legal professionals nationwide. With extensive courtroom experience, including appearances at the Supreme Court of Canada, we protect client interests in contested estate matters.
Estate Administration
We guide executors through probate applications and estate administration, including asset distribution and account passing. Our paralegal team specializes in probate documentation while attorneys handle complex issues like foreign assets and creditor claims. We provide practical solutions for resolving estate complications efficiently and in compliance with Manitoba regulations.
Tax Matters
Our tax advisory services focus on minimizing estate and income tax liabilities through strategic planning. We assist with business succession, property disposition, and cross-border tax implications while creating charitable giving strategies. The team structures tax-efficient wills and trusts that optimize capital gains treatment and residency considerations for Canadian and international clients.
Corporate Structuring
We integrate corporate structuring with estate planning to protect business assets and facilitate succession. Services include corporate reorganizations, shareholder agreements, and succession planning that align with personal estate goals. Our approach ensures business continuity while addressing tax implications and ownership transition challenges for family-owned enterprises.
People
John E. S. Poyser
Estate Planning Lawyer
Specializes in estate planning, trusts, and tax-efficient wills. Author of 'Capacity and Undue Influence' and co-author of 'Taxation of Trusts and Estates'. Provides expert guidance on complex family structures and international estate matters.
John Delaney
Probate Attorney
Focuses on estate administration and probate processes. Former chair of Manitoba Bar Association's Wills, Estates and Trusts section. Coordinates paralegal support for efficient estate winding-up and account passing.
Ken G. Mandzuik
Litigation Counsel
Experienced litigator with Supreme Court of Canada appearances. Handles complex estate disputes and commercial litigation. Provides courtroom advocacy and strategic dispute resolution for contested estate matters.
Ryan H. K. Gorlick
Estate Litigator
Conducts in-court litigation for estate disputes. Specializes in probate conflicts and beneficiary representation. Offers practical solutions for resolving executor challenges and estate administration disputes.
Krista Clendenning
Trusts Specialist
Focuses on estate planning and trust administration. TEP designee with expertise in disability trusts and tax-efficient wealth transfer. Active in community organizations supporting senior care initiatives.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include tax-efficient wills, powers of attorney, and trusts. We customize these to address asset protection, blended family dynamics, and cross-border considerations while minimizing probate fees.
How can I reduce estate taxes?
We implement strategies like inter vivos trusts, charitable giving, and corporate structuring to minimize Canadian and US estate taxes. Our plans optimize capital gains treatment and residency status for international estates.
What happens if an executor refuses to act?
We assist with executor replacement processes and court applications for passing accounts. Our team provides guidance on legal obligations and dispute resolution for uncooperative executors.
Do I need probate for out-of-province assets?
Yes, we help navigate ancillary probate requirements for assets in other jurisdictions. Our experience includes coordinating multi-jurisdictional estate administration and resolving cross-border property claims.
How does incapacity planning work?
We create living wills and powers of attorney while assisting clients with diminished capacity. Our team helps establish committeeships and special trusts to manage affairs for incapacitated individuals.
