Estate (Successions) matters are delicate and often require a nuanced approach. Not only legal issues, but long-lasting relationships within families and among friends are at stake. Companies’ management, trustees, tutors of minor children, commercial tenants and landlords, real estate agents and investment brokers, notaries and lawyers can be involved, and the number of interested parties can increase drastically if sensitive issues are touched. Of course, property is always a sensitive issue.
So, what should you consider if you look for an Estate lawyer?
Experience
Estate (Succession) law is a legal area of its own, but it is tightly connected with the law of Persons, property law, law of contracts, family law, unjust enrichment rules, extracontractual responsibility, interpretation of legal texts and, of course, taxes.
Of course, no lawyer is perfect in all areas at the same time, but diverse experience of the kind among various lawyers in a law firm you choose is, definitely, a big advantage.
Deep professional interest
To become one of the best Estate lawyers in the city, one has to be passionate about protecting their clients’ interests. This passion is based on empathy for the clients. One has to know how to put himself in the client’s shoes and to understand what the client is feeling. Also, in our opinion, having a passion to protect a client in an Estate matter is to work not only when it’s easy, but also to look for solutions when some obstacles come in the way.
Communication skills
Communication is the key. Excellent communication skills are a must for an Estate lawyer in Montreal. Here is why:
- A lawyer should be readily available to his (her) client: to discuss, to take into account concerns and interests, to explain what is going on, to warn about consequences, to suggest options, to clarify and to receive instructions. The client should not be left in the dark, the client should be in control, always knowing what is going on in his file. A lawyer should be there to support, to advise, to explain in plain words, to guide through the judicial process if necessary, and to inform of the rules.
- Negotiation is a huge part of a lawyer’s work, so maintaining good working relationships with colleagues is a serious factor one should consider when choosing an Estate lawyer. Of course, any best Estate lawyer in Montreal should be ready to protect the clients’ interests in a persuasive and convincing manner and to hold it tight when necessary.
- Written and spoken communication: we are convinced that any best Estate lawyer in Montreal should know how to pass his message in any kind of procedure, be it a written one or representations before a judge. Those messages have to be clear and concise to convey the client’s position precisely.
Attention to details
Estate matters are invariably connected to the loss of a family member, a friend, a dear person. Grief often casts its shadow, and listening becomes very important. Listening to the client, to the other party, to friends and relatives (who can easily become witnesses — friendly or hostile). This helps to understand what is really important and when it is deep emotions taking over. This allows a lawyer to open a productive dialogue and find a solution best addressing the needs of both parties.
Finally, a good Estate lawyer has to know how to listen to a judge and to adjust the strategy accordingly.
Creative approach
As mentioned, many interests and many legal areas are intertwined in Estate cases, thus giving many options to everyone involved. Solutions might come in a creative way. A lawyer should be inventive and attentive to the options appearing.
Best Estate lawyers in Montreal: Allen Madelin Law firm?
Lawyers of Allen Madelin Law work with Estate cases on everyday basis. The clients looking for an excellent Estate lawyer in Monreal contact us often, seeking for an advice and for representation in Court. They ask: are you the best Estate lawyers in Montreal?
It is always up to our clients to form their own opinion, of course. Here are some facts we can share about our lawyers:
- The BEST RATED site recommends us among the top 3 law firms in Montreal: https://threebestrated.ca/estate-planning-lawyers-in-montreal-qc. Experts of this source has chosen based on comprehensive methodology including 50 criteria: experience in the area, know-how, etc.
- Our lawyers work in this legal area for years, they also practice in many connected areas, they are qualified, they know how to listen and to communicate.
- Our lawyers represented great many clients in Estate matters in Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and other Quebec Courthouses.
At the end, each client will have his own experience and make his own opinion. Because “first and foremost, it is a question of your gut feeling”, as they say.
This is why we offer a first consultation at $ 125 in order to allow you to meet our Estate lawyers in person. You will be able to see if there is a connection and if, at the end of your legal journey, you were to call us the best Estate lawyers in Montreal. Don’t hesitate to contact us for additional information.
