Geoffrey White

Crafting a will and planning an estate represent the essence of leaving a lasting mark on the world, deeply personal tasks that many struggle to approach due to time and resource constraints. Geoffrey, with over two decades of experience, lightens this load for his clients, ensuring their wishes for their estate are executed efficiently, preserving wealth and sidestepping unnecessary costs and legal hurdles.

Through his extensive practice, Geoffrey has acquired a profound understanding of the legal frameworks governing wills, estates, trusts, and the tax implications therein. His expertise allows him to wield the law as a powerful instrument to guarantee clients' desires and goals are realized, offering them a voice in the most crucial decisions of their lives. He takes pride in empowering individuals to maintain control over their final wishes, safeguarding the interests and futures of their families and cherished values.

Geoffrey's commitment to excellence in estate and will planning is recognized by numerous awards and distinctions. In 2021, he was honored with the King's Counsel title, acknowledging his professional integrity and excellence in law. He has been consistently named among the Best Lawyers in Canada for Trusts and Estates from 2019 to 2024 and has been recommended by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory® for Estate & Tax Planning from 2020 to 2023. Moreover, he was a finalist in the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Private Client Awards for the Contentious Trusts and Estates Team of the Year in 2021.

Geoffrey's educational background lays a solid foundation for his expertise. He completed an In-Depth Tax Course at the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in 2004, was called to the Bar in British Columbia in 1994, and earned a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Toronto in 1993, following a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Regina in 1990.

His involvement in the industry is extensive, having served in leadership roles within several organizations, including the Canadian Bar Association and the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners. He is also a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation and the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, among others, demonstrating his dedication to the field.

Geoffrey specializes in a range of practices, from Elder Law, where he chairs, to Estates & Trusts, including opinions and appeals, and Charities & Not-For-Profits Law, showcasing his versatility and commitment to serving his clients' diverse needs in estate planning and beyond.