About Us.
5-star Google rating
Your satisfaction is our obsession. You’ll never see an unhappy client in our office.
Your satisfaction is our obsession. You’ll never see an unhappy client in our office.
Award-winning firm
Our awards speak for themselves. For excellence in Wills & Estates advice think Vans , Shinner and Associates LLP.
Our awards speak for themselves. For excellence in Wills & Estates advice think Vans , Shinner and Associates LLP.
Experts in our field
As experts in our field, you benefit from our vast experience and specialist skill set.
As experts in our field, you benefit from our vast experience and specialist skill set.
Fixed fee option
We offer fixed fees for many of our services. That means no unwelcome surprises.
We offer fixed fees for many of our services. That means no unwelcome surprises.
No-Win, No-Fee guarantee
We offer a No-Win, No-Fee guarantee for select Will Dispute clients.
We offer a No-Win, No-Fee guarantee for select Will Dispute clients.
Our experience encompasses all things Wills & Estates
Drafting wills (including testamentary trusts) and other estate planning documents
Acting for plaintiffs and defendants in family provision claims and other will disputes
Acting in relation to superannuation disputes
Obtaining probate in common and solemn form
Obtaining letters of administration with and without the will annexed
Obtaining grants for informal wills
Obtaining commission for executors
Assisting with estate administration
We have also prepared estate plans for hundreds of clients with estates valued from $50,000 to $150,000,000.
For your convenience…
We offer in person meetings at our newly refurbished office in of Ontario, and we are also available to meet remotely via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Facetime, and WhatsApp.
Our Services
Wills & Estate Planning
Ensure your estate plan sees the successful transfer of your assets in a manner that is tax effective and protective of family assets.
Probate
We’ve obtained Probate for hundreds of clients. We get the job done quickly and effectively, every time.
Letters of Administration
We take the hassle out of getting Letters of Administration. We offer a fast, fixed-fee service that takes care of every detail.
Will Disputes
Let us handle your case so you can achieve the best possible result. As award-winning, specialist will dispute lawyers this is our forte.
Our Awards
About our Director
Sean Vans specialises in drafting wills, providing probate advice, and acting for plaintiffs and defendants in will disputes.
Sean Vans is considered by my peers to be a leading lawyer in estate planning and will disputes in Ontario.
I receive much of my work as referrals from other lawyers and the Law Society of Ontario.
My office is based in the CBD of Ontario but I represent clients who live Canada-wide and overseas.
Sean Vans is available to meet in person at my office, or remotely via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Facetime, and WhatsApp.
