Planning for dependants, such as providing for a spouse or partner, a disabled child, giving to charities, or managing risks of incapacity (powers of attorney, advance directives), is an important task for most families and involves very personal decisions. We take an active role is assisting clients deal with issues relating to will and estate planning. Balfour Moss works with clients to develop estate and tax planning strategies which are suited to our clients' needs. We provide advice and services in connection with the administration of estates. Our services include:

• planning and drafting of wills;
• obtaining letters probate and letters of administration;
• property guardianships;
• committeeships;
• discretionary trusts;
• estate litigation;
• inter vivos trusts; and
• powers of attorney.