John Poyser helps beneficiaries who are forced to fight over an estate. He acts for parties attacking the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next. He also acts for parties seeking to defend inheritances and other wealth transfers, and for executors, administrators and trustees as they defend themselves or navigate their responsibilities in the face of a dispute.
Acting for Parties During Litigation
- Acting in Queen’s Bench
- In Alberta and other jurisdictions
- Acting in appeal cases
Acting for Parties During Mediation
- Assisting parties preparing for mediation or judicial dispute resolution
- Assisting as counsel during mediation or judicial dispute resolution
Avoiding Disputes
- Vetting estate plans before death to audit for problems
- Arranging for and conducting capacity assessments for elderly or ill clients who want to avoid disputes
- Family meetings and other preventative measures to avoid anticipated litigation