Darren Lund

Darren Lund specializes in estate planning, administration, and private client services, offering guidance on sophisticated estate strategies including dual wills, trusts, business succession plans, and tax-efficient charitable giving. His expertise spans intricate family trust setups, crafting alter ego and joint partner trusts, navigating marital contracts, and advising on estate freezes to facilitate business succession and tax planning, including for individuals with disabilities and cross-border concerns.

In estate administration, whether dealing with disputes or smooth transitions, Darren provides counsel to trustees, beneficiaries, and those holding power of attorney roles, covering probate processes, account auditing, trust amendments, and post-mortem tax strategies for complex estate management.

A recognized speaker and author, Darren delves into topics such as spousal estate planning, trust utilization, will drafting techniques, philanthropic contributions, the intersection of family law with estate planning, and specialized planning for disability needs, assisted reproduction, and posthumous conception scenarios. His background includes practicing estates law at a prominent national firm.

Acknowledged by Best Lawyers in Canada and the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for his proficiency, Darren's educational achievements include a JD from the University of Toronto, supplemented by a MA in Political Science and a BA in Political Science and French, underlining his comprehensive legal and analytical skills.

Darren is an active member of the Canadian Bar Association's Estates & Trusts and Charity & Not-for-Profit Sections, and the Estate Planning Council of Toronto, reflecting his deep engagement with professional communities in estate planning and law.