Estate Planning and Administration Lawyer

Sabio Law LLP; Oakville; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in the GTA is seeking an experienced Estate Planning and Administration Lawyer. The role involves advising clients on asset distribution, drafting and reviewing wills and trusts, and managing estate administration, including probate applications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in estate law and a client-first approach. This opportunity allows for personal ownership of files and collaboration with a skilled team, ensuring meaningful legal work and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estate Planning and Administration Lawyer.
• Strong understanding of estate laws and regulations.
• Ability to build long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on asset distribution and incapacity planning.
• Provide legal advice on estate planning options.
• Draft and review wills, trusts, and estate documents.
• Manage estate administration, including probate applications.

Skills

Asset distribution

Incapacity planning

Legal advice

Drafting wills and trusts

Collaboration with financial advisors

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Estate Planning and Administration Lawyer

Sabio Law LLP is a GTA‑based boutique law firm with offices in Brampton, Oakville, and Georgetown. We advise on complex estate, real estate, and business‑related disputes, delivering strategic, high‑value solutions to individuals, families, and businesses.

Built on mentorship, innovation, and trust, our modern, tech‑forward practice is growing—and we are expanding our Estate Practice to support increasing client demand.

Why Sabio Law

Our firm is designed for lawyers who want to do meaningful work, take ownership of their files, and grow alongside a highly experienced, collaborative team. We value a client‑first mindset, strong judgment, and results.

If you are passionate about helping individuals and families navigate some of life’s most important decisions and are ready for your next professional step, we’d like to hear from you.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Estate Planning and Administration Lawyer to join our team.

In this role, you will work closely with a diverse and engaged client base, developing personalized, tax‑efficient estate plans that reflect each client’s goals and values. Your practice will include wills, trusts, incapacity planning, guardianship, and probate, with opportunities to build long‑term client relationships and a strong professional profile.

What You’ll Do

• Advise clients on asset distribution, incapacity planning, and health‑care directives
• Provide clear, strategic legal advice on estate planning and administration options
• Draft and review customized wills, trusts, and related estate documents
• Collaborate with financial advisors, tax professionals, and family members on comprehensive estate planning
• Assist clients with beneficiary designations and trust creation (revocable and irrevocable)
• Manage estate administration matters, including probate applications and court processes
• Advise fiduciaries and beneficiaries on their legal rights and obligations
• Oversee estate administration tasks, including asset collection, debt and tax settlements, and distributions
• Ensure compliance with Law Society of Ontario rules and best practices