Diane was quoted in The Globe & Mail’s article “A woman outlived her beneficiary and executors. Here’s how an Ontario court ruled on her estate”. Diane discussed the benefits of reviewing your will on a regular basis to avoid delays in administering your estate. Read More

Justin de Vries and Sue Hyatt of  SILVER SHERPA INC. will be speaking at the EPCOH’s November 5, 2025 meeting. They will be speaking on “Navigating Aging and Family Conflict – Practical Strategies for Professionals and Families”.  November 5th will be EPCOH’s annual tri-chapter meeting when they will be hosting… Read More

de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce that Justin de Vries, Diane Vieira, Rebecca Studin, and Joanna Lindenberg have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada for their work in Trusts and Estates. Justin was also recognized in the category of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Thank… Read More

de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to welcome our new articling student, Iryna Huk. Iryna obtained her dual law degree from the University of Windsor and Detroit Mercy Law School. Prior to law school, Iryna completed a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning at Toronto Metropolitan University. As a… Read More

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Justin will be speaking on Day 1 of the OBA Essential Evidence Series for Estate Litigators. Justin’s topic is the Admissibility of Business Records.  A little-known but important topic for estate litigators.  Sign up to find out about this topic and many more. Read More

Justin de Vries will speak at EPCOH’s April 2, 2025 meeting and provide a court update on estate, trust and capacity litigation. Hope to see you there! Read More

Diane will be participating in the upcoming February 4, 2025 Estate Planning Council of Toronto’s Meeting. Diane will be part of a panel discussing topics related to Mitigating Litigation Risk in Advising the Modern Family.  Hope to see you there. Read More

On December 2, 2024,  Justin will co-chair the upcoming Advocates’ Society program  Mediation and Arbitration: Transforming Estate Law.  The in-depth program features a distinguished faculty discussing mediation and arbitration as it impacts estate litigation. Read More