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This blog explains the investigatory function of the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee’s Guardianship Investigations Unit (GIU) and in what circumstances it may be able to offer assistance.

Help Me, GIU. You’re My Only Hope! Understanding the Guardianship Investigations Unit Canada is experiencing an increasing aging demographic, with approximately one-fifth of the total Canadian population being comprised of those who are 65 years or older as of 2025. From that aging population, it has been estimated by some economists that over $1 trillion in intergenerational wealth....

Congratulations to our team at Goddard Gamage LLP and particularly to Nimali Gamage and Jan Goddard who have been recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for their expertise in estate litigation, planning, and administration. We are thrilled and grateful to receive this honour.

Goddard Gamage LLP Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, 2026 Edition Congratulations to Nimali Gamage and Jan Goddard for being recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for their expertise in estate litigation and estate planning. This directory identifies the best lawyers in the country.This recognition reinforces Goddard Gamage LLP as one of the...

Important estate planning tips to take into consideration if you are a parent of a child with a disability.

Estate Planning Considerations for Parents of Children With Disabilities Parents of children with disabilities are often so focused on day-to-day care and support that they struggle to find time to plan for their child’s future. It is overwhelming to think about what will happen when you die: Who will provide care and support for your child? Planning for the inevit...

We are very happy to welcome two senior associates, Aaron Chan and Lauren Peacock, to our team!

Welcome Aaron and Lauren to Goddard Gamage LLP Exciting times at Goddard Gamage LLP! Welcome to senior associates Aaron Chan and Lauren Peacock. We are thrilled to have you join us and look forward to the expertise and energy you both bring to our team. You can read Aaron and Lauren’s full bios by clicking the links below.

It’s important to make a will and powers of attorney, and equally important to choose the best person or institution to be your executor and attorney for property and personal care in those documents. But your lawyer isn’t necessarily the best person for those jobs.

In this blog, Jan Goddard explains why. What our estate planning lawyers have expertise in doing is helping people understand the roles of executor and attorney, the importance of having a will and powers of attorney, picking the right person or institution for these jobs, and then providing legal advice around the making and implementation of these documents.

Please contact us at Goddard Gamage LLP for more info about this.

Why I Say No When Clients Ask Me to Be Their Attorney for Property My policy is to decline to be appointed as an attorney for property for any client. Here are my reasons: To act as an attorney for property is an open-ended commitment. The client could become incapable at any time. The onset of their incapacity could be a defining event or it could be a matter of u...

Happy to announce that Goddard Gamage LLP has been recognized in Best Law Firms - Canada 2026. Congratulations and many thanks to the whole team!

Goddard Gamage LLP recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms Goddard Gamage LLP is proud to be recognized again in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada. Our Firm has achieved National and Regional Tier 1 rankings for Trusts and Estates.Congratulations to our team for this achievement and we remain committed to delivering excellence in trust....

Goddard Gamage LLP is thrilled to have been chosen for the seventh time as a Top Wills, Trusts, and Estates law firm in Canada!

Thank you to our peers, colleagues, firm members, clients, and families for your support. We are very proud and grateful to have received this award!

Congratulations to the other nine Top Wills, Trusts, and Estates law firms in the country - we are proud to be in your company.

Link to the Canadian Lawyer Magazine article about this award is in this blog below. Thank you Canadian Lawyer Magazine for this honour!

Goddard Gamage LLP chosen as one of the Top Ten Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law Firms in Canada 2025-26 We are pleased to announce that Goddard Gamage LLP has been chosen as one of the Top Wills, Trusts, and Estates boutique law firms for 2025-26 in the country by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. This is the seventh time the firm has been given this award. This recognition is a testament to our firm’s....

Congratulations to Jan and Nimali on being recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026!

Jan Goddard and Nimali Gamage recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada We are proud to announce that Jan Goddard and Nimali Gamage have once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada....

Welcome back Geenath! After completing his articling term at Goddard Gamage LLP, I am pleased to announce that Geenath Radhananthan has returned as an associate lawyer. From the start of his legal journey, Geenath has been guided by a deep belief that the ...

Recording without consent - while you may have any number of motivations to do this, is it legal?

Recording without consent: Legal pitfalls in elder law and estate conflicts Family tension can run high in the world of elder law and estate litigation. Parties must navigate complex interpersonal relationships, with months, years, or even decades of history that can be difficult for a judge to later understand. When issues are centred around vulnerable and ageing loved one...

Beyond the basics - a thoughtfully prepared power of attorney for personal care is an essential legal tool.

Beyond the Basics: Inclusive POAPCs for 2SLGBTQ+ Clients The things that affirm who we are matter deeply: the correct name on a medical chart, a familiar voice at our side, the ability to continue or adapt gender-affirming care. Everyday 2SLBGTQ+ people fight for these things in the face of systemic barriers and discrimination. But what happens when someo...