Christine Dimitrov

Christine Dimitrov, serving as an associate within Dentons' Trusts, Estates, and Wealth Preservation group in both Edmonton and Vancouver, specializes in a broad spectrum of estate-related services. Her expertise encompasses estate planning, the creation and administration of trusts, estate administration, and litigation related to estates.

Christine's practice is notably diverse, spanning business and succession planning for clients both within Canada and internationally. She adeptly handles matters that involve assets spread across multiple jurisdictions, collaborating with Dentons' global network to provide seamless assistance. Her work involves crafting both intervivos and testamentary trusts, multiple wills, strategies for incapacity planning, and ensuring wealth preservation across generations.

Addressing the unique requirements of each client, Christine tailors estate planning strategies to fit individual needs, offering her services to a wide range of clients, including high net worth individuals and family offices. Her approach is holistic, integrating efforts with other departments within Dentons to offer strategic solutions for business succession and personal estate planning.

In the realm of estate litigation, Christine's proficiency extends to handling a variety of disputes, from family maintenance and support claims to issues surrounding the validity of wills and the mishandling of finances under a power of attorney. Her litigation experience encompasses both contested and non-contested matters, ensuring clients' interests are robustly defended.

Beyond litigation and planning, Christine also provides guidance on estate and trust administration, helping clients navigate the complexities of managing an estate post-mortem. Additionally, she assists in drafting domestic agreements, including pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, safeguarding clients' inheritances and assets.

Her leadership and commitment to the legal community are evident through her roles, including chairperson for the CBA's Small, Solo, and General Practice Section North and her board membership with ACT Alberta. Christine is affiliated with several professional organizations, enhancing her practice with a broad perspective on estate planning and litigation.

With a background in law from The University of Law and the University of Leicester, complemented by a BComm from Dalhousie University, Christine's academic and professional credentials are solid. Licensed to practice in both Alberta and British Columbia, she brings a comprehensive, bilingual service to her clients in English and Swedish.

For those seeking expert advice in estate planning, litigation, or administration, Christine Dimitrov offers a depth of knowledge and a personalized approach, ensuring clients' legacies are preserved and protected according to their wishes.