Kirsten H. Jenkins

Kirsten Jenkins' practice focuses on advising individuals and families regarding estate planning, trusts, business succession and incapacity matters. She works with clients and their advisors to develop and implement comprehensive and tailored estate plans that meet each family’s unique circumstances and needs.

Ms. Jenkins also advises individuals and financial institutions on estate and trust administration. This includes applications for grants of probate and administration, interpretation issues, questions relating to the duties and powers of executors and trustees and rights of beneficiaries.

During her career, Ms. Jenkins spent several years working for a major Canadian financial institution as a consultant for high-net-worth individuals. Her private practice and corporate experience brings a unique perspective and understanding to her work. Ms. Jenkins is an active member of the legal community and was a member of the Succession Law Reform Project, which provided recommendations to the government that led to the enactment of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act.

Ms. Jenkins is a regular lecturer for professional and industry-related groups, and has authored a number of articles and publications on estate planning, trusts and administration.