The final nail in the coffin of my sad, nasty and very bad blood 'family' affair has finally ended…read moreregarding my parents Estate last month. Throughout the last 3 + years Ryan of Aura LLP rode the ups and downs. I can't say it was all fine and dandy because it wasn't. There were times when I definitely considered changing attorneys as the process at times slowed to a trickle sometimes without explanation. Only in hindsight did I realize that life does happen and Ryan did not escape his own issues while on my case. But more important was his continuance on the case. What I expected from a lawyer was someone who listens to what you have to say and to give you the advice and alternatives that one seeks whilst asking questions. Ryan has dispensed the pros and cons and to make suggestions based on my current situation for me to decide. For that he did, which I greatly appreciate. There were times when the family issues got very heated and looking like it could escalate but Ryan's integrity, professionalism and a calm demeanour, would set the issues back on track. My whole Estate process & life eventually got back on the right road within a normal timeframe for the closing stages. I do not hesitate to recommend a professional like Ryan of Aura LLP for your Real Estate / Wills & Estates and Co-Ownership advisory needs. Many thanks for his patience and his ability to get the job done! S.C.

After spending a great deal of time contact several law firms to help with my real estate purchase,…read moreI selected Aura LLP lawyers and damn glad I did! Other firms I contacted, I was always connected with an assistance or intake person who had me fill out forms and sent me information for their fees which was convoluted and had the actual true fees buried and hidden in their document. Not sure why this is so common practice nowadays. I initially reached out to Aura because of their advertised pricing on their website which was then plainly and clearly confirmed in writing by Andreas who handled all the communication himself. Andreas is the lawyer who worked on my transaction. The very fact that Andreas answered my questions and handled my intake really set him apart from the crowd of other firms. The initial consultation with Andreas reinforced the fact that we had made the right choice as he re-assured us he will deal with any and all issues arising from the transaction. Unfortunately our purchase was riddled with issues with the seller and agent. Ultimately they had ripped out fixtures they were not supposed to and we are in the processing of dealing with that post-closing. Not only did Andreas gave care to our transaction like it was his own, he helped us understand our rights and options for litigation for various issues we had with the seller. In total, I'd estimate that he'd provided us 2-3 hours of extra legal advice and consultation above and beyond the real estate purchase. That was beyond appreciated and reminds of what a great decision it was to have him on our side. And did I mention his rate was below all the other folks that I contacted? Andreas was responsive, professional, firm, and not only makes you feel that he serves your best interest, he demonstrates it through his attention and actions. This glowing review may seem like a shill but I have gladly asked Andreas to use me as a reference for anything that is interested to know more about my experience with Aura LLP. In my previous real estate transactions I would have rarely spoken to the lawyer...it would only be on the signing of the documents briefly. Would be lucky if he even responded to any emails...usually it's their assistant that I speak to. If you are on the fence or wondering if you should engage Aura, just book a consultation, and ask to speak with Andreas and you'll know what I mean. You'll be glad you have him at your corner of the ring as I sure am!

Excellent services!…read more When I met with Lorne Fine for consultation in April earlier this year, his depth of understanding, professionalism and expertise were exceptional. I would highly recommend Fine & Associates legal services without any hesitation. Thank you! Penny Lane

READ THIS - When choosing a family law firm, you'll typically encounter three types: those who do…read morevery little and expect you to do the majority of the work, those who increase conflict for their own benefit (more billable hours), and those who are solution-oriented, they help you achieve your goals and conclude your case quickly and efficiently. I've worked with the team at Fine & Associates for over a year now, and they fall squarely in the third category and do so much more. Throughout my work with Ms. Moses and Ms. Sarkisyan, I found that they were not only focused on helping me find creative solutions but also provided exceptional guidance and education. This allowed me to navigate much of the process myself or understand enough about the law, rules, and process to save time (and money) in preparing documents and deciding on my approach. I found them both to be exceptionally smart, knowledgeable, experienced, and resourceful. I am very grateful for all the help they have provided and would highly recommend Lorne and his team to anyone!

Heather is unreliable and difficult to get a response from - as a result tax submission was…read moredelayed. US taxes were also not filed correctly and have had to hire another accountant to fix it.

From the owner: McGeorge Tax and Estate Law Professional Corporation is a boutique tax law firm located in…read moreToronto's financial district. Through our principal, Heather McGeorge, who is uniquely qualified as a tax lawyer (JD, LL.M(Tax)), Canadian Chartered Accountant (CPA,CA), US Certified Public Accountant (CPA(Illinois)) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP),we provide a one-stop shop for our clients. We offer integrated tax and estate planning strategies tailored to our clients' specific objectives, wills and trusts, taxpayer representation and dispute resolution services, voluntary disclosures and tax return preparation for individuals, corporations and trusts. Ms. McGeorge also offers preparation of US personal tax filings and submissions under the IRS Streamlined Foreign Offshore compliance procedures through her cross-border accounting practice, Heather E. McGeorge, CPA CA (heather@crossbordertax.org). All files are handled personally by Heather McGeorge, providing you with the benefit of efficiencies in dealing with both a lawyer and an accountant in one service provider; including the protection of solicitor-client privilege that an accountant alone cannot offer. You also benefit from having your file handled by a qualified lawyer/accountant as opposed to a paralegal or junior associate. Where appropriate, we use the skills of an experienced law clerk to optimize efficiency in the delivery of services and reduce costs.

My sister and I met with Carlson a few years ago. He did the preliminary work on Wills for us, then…read moredecided they weren't worth his time and didn't complete them. After repeated calls checking on the status, I let Carlson know that we would be going to another law office. Our mother was luckier and her Will got completed. Fast forward to February 2018. I contact Carlson's office, twice, in late February 2018, requesting a meeting to see if we could employ him to probate my mother's Will (since he was the lawyer who made it). Carlson didn't even feel returning my phone call was worth his time - even to say that he didn't want the business. Unbelievable. I'm not sure what he views as important business for him - important enough to warrant a phone call or email back - but I would recommend you find another lawyer and not waste your time.

A wonderful help, insightful, welcoming and very genuine! I highly recommend Ellen, in times when…read moreeverything seems lost, you can place your trust in her and feel comfortable knowing she has your best interest in mind. Thank you for everything!

From the owner: Ellen Nightingale has over 30 years of experience assisting clients across Ontario, focusing on all…read moreaspects of family law, including separation, divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, division of property, mediation and Collaborative Practice.