Mary Wahbi

Mary has distinguished herself in the legal arena with her comprehensive approach to estates and trusts, alongside her expertise in corporate/commercial law. Her practice enriches clients with tailored estate planning, which encompasses business succession strategies, estate freezes, and the formation of various trusts. Additionally, Mary is adept at crafting wills, guiding clients in selecting insurance directives, and establishing both property and personal care powers of attorney, alongside medical directives. Her meticulous handling of estate administration further underscores her proficiency.

Parallel to her work in estates and trusts, Mary's acumen extends to the corporate realm, where she adeptly manages business acquisitions and sales, cultivates strategic business relationships, and negotiates executive employment and partnership agreements. Her expertise in business financing, particularly secured transactions, along with corporate restructuring and the drafting of commercial agreements, positions her as a pivotal ally for her entrepreneurial clientele.

Mary’s unique blend of skills enables her to offer holistic solutions to her high-net-worth clients, addressing both their business objectives and personal estate planning needs. Beyond her professional endeavors, Mary is deeply embedded in the legal community. She has previously imparted her knowledge on estate planning as an instructor for the Law Society of Ontario and has significantly contributed to legislative reforms in family law as the former Chair of the Statutory Review Committee of the Ontario Bar Association.

Her commitment to mentorship is evident through her involvement with the Ontario Bar Association’s Mentorship Program, where she offers guidance to burgeoning legal talents. Mary’s dedication to pro bono work shines through her supervision at Pro Bono Student Canada’s Wills Clinic and her volunteer efforts at the Wellspring Pro Bono Wills/Powers of Attorney Clinic, providing indispensable legal services to low-income individuals and cancer patients, respectively.

A speaker at numerous Ontario Bar Association events and active within her community, Mary’s leadership extends to her role in founding Smart Choices, a network dedicated to empowering women through information exchange. Having moved from Israel to Canada as a child, Mary’s journey is marked by remarkable achievements, including her education at Osgoode Hall Law School and the University of Windsor, where she earned her J.D. and an Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate, respectively.

Her affiliations with prestigious organizations like the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and the Estate Planning Council of Toronto, coupled with accolades from The Canadian Lexpert® Directory and The Best Lawyers™ in Canada, affirm her esteemed position in the fields of trusts, estates, and corporate law. Mary’s commitment to her practice areas, coupled with her active involvement in community service, mentorship, and professional development, renders her a standout figure in the legal profession.