Nadia Bechai Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As an estates planning and administration lawyer, I work with clients in all stages of life, with family units of varying forms, and who have financial interests from the straightforward to the more complex. I provide in-depth advice to clients so that they can make informed decisions that meet their objectives while remaining practical to their circumstances. My overall objective is to provide effective solutions for clients and give them peace of mind.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Provided estate planning and administration services as a sole practitioner. Legal services included:◆ Preparing tailored, comprehensive and practical estate plans that address legal and tax-related issues. These could include: ↳ basic Wills or multiple Wills (Primary & Secondary Wills) ↳ Wills for blended family members ↳ trusts for minors, beneficiaries with a disability (aka “Henson Trusts”), life insurance trusts, etc. ↳ planned charitable giving ↳ cottage succession planning ↳ business succession planning ↳ guardianship provisions for minors ↳ Continuing Powers of Attorney for Property ↳ Limited scope Powers of Attorney for Property ↳ Powers of Attorney for Personal Care ↳ Advance Care Plans◆ Advising estate trustees on all aspects of estate administration, including: ↳ conducting Will searches and posting notices to creditors ↳ filing an Application for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee ↳ paying probate taxes and filing the Estate Information Return ↳ preparing documents such as releases and receipts on the distribution of the estate◆ Advising attorneys on their legal duties and obligations when arranging their loved one’s care or managing their finances

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I maintained a general corporate/commercial practice with an emphasis on health law. I assisted various health care professionals in setting up their professional corporations and in the purchase and sale of independent health facilities, pharmacies and dental practices. I also assisted clients in arranging their business relationships through the drafting of shareholder, partnership, joint-venture and cost-sharing agreements. I provided advice on commercial leases, associate and employee agreements, and matters involving the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As an associate in the litigation department, I acted on behalf of large multinational and national corporations, banks and insurance companies in class actions, shareholder oppression actions, breach of contract and product liability matters.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

London, England, United Kingdom

As part of the judicial training strategy project, I researched and co-authored with Professor Dame Hazel Genn the paper "Judicial Training Strategy Project" which reviewed existing judicial training strategies and users' perceptions of courts.

London, England, United Kingdom

I co-authored with Professor Dame Hazel Genn, "Twisting Arms: Court referred and court linked mediation under judicial pressure" (London: Ministry of Justice, 2007).Conducted interviews of claimants at tribunals to determine their expectations of the tribunal system and observed tribunal hearings to determine the treatment of users by panels. Research findings published in "Tribunals for Diverse Users" (2006) by Professor Dame Hazel Genn.

London, England, United Kingdom

I assisted Alison Diduck, author of "Family Law, Gender and the State" (London: Hart, 1999) in preparing a revised edition of her textbook by updating case law and legislation and reviewing the ramifications of the changes in the law on women.

Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B.)

Degree paper selected for publication in the university's law review - "How to Identify the Law of Pitcairn", University College London.

Certificate - Intensive Wills & Estates Program

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Honours Degree Completed With Distinction