Martina Zanetti

Martina Zanetti, an adept attorney on our elite team specializing in private wealth, trusts, and estates, dedicates her practice to the nuances of estate planning, administration, and matters of incapacity. Skillfully preparing wills, powers of attorney, and health care representation agreements are within her expertise. Martina further excels in drafting essential documents for the creation and funding of various trusts, including discretionary family trusts, alter ego trusts, and joint partner trusts, among others.

Leveraging her solid background in family law, Martina crafts estate plans tailored to meet clients' specific goals. She offers sage advice to those serving as executors or trustees, guiding them through their responsibilities and the complexities of will and trust interpretation.

Martina's academic journey includes earning a J.D. from the University of British Columbia in 2013 and a B.A. (Hons.) from the University of Toronto's Trinity College in 2010. She was admitted to the British Columbia bar in 2014, marking the start of her professional contribution to private wealth, trusts, and estates, and tax matters.

Martina's expertise has not gone unnoticed. She was named in the "Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch" for Trusts and Estates in 2024, showcasing her emerging influence in the field. Her academic excellence is highlighted by awards from STEP Canada in 2017 for the highest grade in Wills, Trust, and Estate Administration, and in 2016 for the highest grade in the Taxation of Trusts and Estates, underscoring her proficiency and dedication.

Martina's contributions extend beyond her immediate legal practice. She is actively involved in related services and key industry sectors, particularly financial institutions, where her advice and expertise significantly impact. Her professional journey is marked by a commitment to excellence, demonstrated through her recognition and awards, enriching the legal landscape with her knowledge and skills.