Danielle R. Joel

First Year of Call
Ontario, 1999

Areas of Practice
Estates & Trusts

Description
Danielle specializes in estates, trusts and capacity litigation and advisory work.

Danielle represents clients in highly complex issues, involving:

succession problems and disputes involving private companies
highly contentious matters involving fiduciaries, including breach of fiduciary duties, fraud and removal of trustees
mental capacity issues, and substitute decision making (guardianship and powers of attorney), including disputes and advice regarding personal
care and property issues
the administration of complex trusts and estates, including court processes such as applications for advice and directions, interpretations and passing of accounts
aging investors, joint assets, and gifts
issues involving not-for-profit companies and charitable interests
professional liability
multi-jurisdictional issues
Danielle is a trusted advisor to a wide range of clients, including fiduciaries, beneficiaries, financial institutions, corporate trustees, private companies and non-profits/charities/foundations.

Danielle is well-versed in the practises of the Ontario Children’s Lawyer and the Public Guardian and Trustee.

Danielle resolves disputes in a practical and cost effective manner, using alternative dispute mechanisms (mediation) and appears regularly in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, as well as the Ontario Court of Appeal.