TORONTO WILLS & ESTATES LAW FIRM
Casey & Moss LLP is a law firm focused exclusively on estate, trust and capacity litigation, as well as estate administration. We assist our clients with the legal ramifications of incapacitating illnesses, death, and dying.
Founded by Angela Casey and Angelique Moss, Casey & Moss LLP’s clients include trust companies, estate trustees/executors, beneficiaries, guardians of personal care and property, and people acting as attorneys for property and personal care.
From our office in downtown Toronto, we serve clients across the province. Our office is conveniently located on the subway line and has ample parking nearby. In appropriate cases, we are happy to meet clients in their homes or care facilities.
We are committed to providing our clients with superior client service, excellent legal work, and fair fees.
RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE TOP 10 WILLS AND ESTATES LAW FIRMS IN CANADA BY CANADIAN LAWYER MAGAZINE SINCE 2021.
RECOGNIZED IN THE CANADIAN LEGAL LEXPERT DIRECTORY
RANKED BAND 1 IN PRIVATE WEALTH DISPUTES IN CANADA
SELECTED FOR INCLUSION IN BEST LAWYERS EVERY YEAR SINCE 2017.
WHAT WE DO
We act in a wide range of matters involving estates and trusts, as well as guardianship and power of attorney disputes. We are frequently involved at the pre-litigation stages of a matter and have significant experience with out-of-court negotiations and mediations. However, we are also experienced litigators. We regularly appear in courts throughout the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. We are committed advocates for our clients.
Below are some of the typical matters we handle. If you are uncertain of whether we can assist with your case, please give us a call.
ESTATE & TRUST LITIGATION
Will Challenges
Applications for Support by Dependants
Executor Misconduct Claims
Solicitor’s Negligence Claims
POWER OF ATTORNEY & GUARDIANSHIP DISPUTES
Uncontested and Contested Applications for Guardianship
Disputed Powers of Attorney
Passing of Accounts
Section 3 Counsel
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
Probate Applications, With or Without a Will
Applications for Advice and Direction from the Court
Advice to Executors
Advice to Beneficiaries
MEDIATION
Angela Casey offers mediation services by videoconference and in person. As a lawyer, Angela has over two decades of court experience acting on each side of common estate, trust and capacity disputes. Since successfully completing the Harvard course, “Mediating Disputes”, in 2019, she has been using her expertise to resolve disputes.
HOW WE DO IT
WE LISTEN
Not all clients share the same goals when working to resolve an estate or mental capacity dispute. For some clients, it is critical to resolve the matter in a way that preserves family relationships. For others, resolving the matter quickly and decisively will be the paramount goal. Some are motivated to protect their family’s privacy; others are focused on cost efficiency. We listen carefully to your needs and then tailor our solutions to your goals.
WE COMMUNICATE
We see it as our job to help clients navigate a legal system that may be unfamiliar and confusing. For many of our clients, their estate dispute will be their first encounter with the courts and legal process. Our goal is to provide our clients with the information they need about their rights and obligations so that they can make informed choices about their legal options.
WE COMMIT
At Casey & Moss LLP, our sole focus is estate, trust and mental capacity law. That’s because we have dedicated our professional careers to helping people who are affected by the legal ramifications of dementia, death, and dying. And we are passionate about our role as advocates.
WHO WE ARE
ANGELA CASEY
Partner
Angela is a fierce advocate for people affected by death and diminished mental capacity. Her professional peers voted to recognize her as one of Canada’s leading lawyers for estate litigation in Lexpert magazine. Her clients appreciate Angela’s ability to tell their story in a compelling way, and her “committed, supportive work”.
D: 647.494.5497
acasey@caseyandmoss.com
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ANGELIQUE MOSS
Partner
Angelique has extensive experience litigating a variety of estate, trust, guardianship, power of attorney and capacity matters. She listens carefully to her clients in order to really understand what they need, and then pursues their goals relentlessly. Former clients describe her as an astute negotiator who is very creative, caring, strong and “a warrior in the truest sense of the word”.
D: 647.494.5447
amoss@caseyandmoss.com
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LAURA CARDIFF
Partner
Laura provides passionate and dedicated representation for clients who find themselves faced with death, financial vulnerability, or capacity concerns. These issues often arise suddenly and can turn lives upside down. In such circumstances, Laura’s clients appreciate her ability to clearly explain the intricacies of the law and their options, and to tenaciously pursue the outcome that best meets their individual circumstances.
D: 647.494.3975
lcardiff@caseyandmoss.com
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CARA ZACKS
Partner
Cara is a committed advocate to clients who need help with wills, estates, trust and capacity issues. She is an experienced court room lawyer and is equally effective as counsel in arbitrations and mediations, and has also become very involved in pro bono legal work. Cara uses the expertise she gained both in the court room and at the negotiating table to vigorously advance her clients’ interests and bring closure to their disputes.
D: 647.494.0309
czacks@caseyandmoss.com
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ADAM GIANCOLA
Lawyer, Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP)
Adam has a passion for representing the vulnerable, and has long been involved with initiatives to address issues of mental capacity, accessibility, and end-of-life care. He is a strong advocate for individuals confronted with illness or the death of a loved one, and is committed to helping clients—at every stage of life—through what can often be complex and emotionally draining legal disputes.
D: 647.497.6394
agiancola@caseyandmoss.com
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ZARA WONG
Lawyer
Zara’s interest in litigation stems from her experience as a caseworker at Parkdale Community Legal Services, where she was an advocate for low-income individuals in the community and represented clients at the Social Benefits Tribunal. Zara then went on to become Casey & Moss LLP’s first summer law student, and later returned to the firm as an associate lawyer after completing her articles at the Office of the Children’s Lawyer.
D: 647.497.6395
zwong@caseyandmoss.com
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REBECCA SUGGITT
Lawyer
Rebecca practices law with an empathetic, level-headed approach and aims to minimize the stress of litigation for clients with emotionally difficult and challenging estates and capacity matters. Rebecca is dedicated to providing sensible, cost-effective, and timely solutions.
T: 647.351.9990
rsuggitt@caseyandmoss.com
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OLESYA JOHNSON
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Olesya completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto with an Honors Bachelor of Arts majoring in Public Policy and minoring in Women and Gender Studies and Classical Studies. She also graduated from the Accelerated Law Clerk program at Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology. Olesya is known for her kindness, compassion and dedication to each and every client at Casey & Moss.
D: 647.494.7853
ojohnson@caseyandmoss.com
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FELICIA CYRIL
Law Clerk
Felicia has had the pleasure of being with Casey & Moss since its inception. Felicia came to Casey & Moss with experience in family law, personal injury law and administrative work. Felicia assists with preparing probate applications and with the administration of estates. Felicia is committed to providing exceptional service to each client.
D: 647.494.3990
fcyril@caseyandmoss.com
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JENNIFER JIANG
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Jennifer is committed to providing exceptional legal assistance to our lawyers. Jennifer started her career in the legal field through obtaining her paralegal diploma at Humber College, where she graduated with honours. In 2021, she received her paralegal license from the Law Society of Ontario. Prior to joining Casey & Moss LLP, Jennifer worked at a civil and commercial litigation law firm as a litigation assistant/clerk. Jennifer also has an undergraduate degree in journalism.
D: 647.368.6173
jjiang@caseyandmoss.com
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ROSLYN BLACKETTE
Receptionist & Law Clerk
Roslyn Blackette manages the front desk at Casey & Moss LLP. She knows that potential clients are often nervous about contacting a lawyer and that they are often going through an emotionally difficult time. Roslyn’s patience, empathy, and kindness are her hallmarks and she is very appreciated by our clients.
In addition to her work as a receptionist, Roslyn assists our lawyers with their legal work, including preparing and filing court documents and preparing correspondence, as well as scheduling.
D: 647.368.6708
rblackette@caseyandmoss.com
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EMILIA SZCZEPKOWSKI
Financial Officer
As Financial Officer, Emilia is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the firm. Prior to joining Casey & Moss, Emilia worked in various capacities at a boutique estates litigation firm in Toronto, including her most recent role as Financial Officer, where she gained extensive experience in administrative operations, accounting, finance, and business development.
Emilia’s career journey has instilled in her a deep commitment to delivering exceptional client service with empathy and compassion.
D: 437.561.5946
eszczepkowski@caseyandmoss.com
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HANNAH HENLEY
Legal Assistant
Hannah recently graduated from the University of Toronto with high distinction, achieving an Honors Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Criminology, and Sociology.
Hannah has a passion for law, social justice, and helping others. She has aspirations to pursue a Law degree, and/or a degree in Counseling Psychology.
D: 647.797.0252
hhenley@caseyandmoss.com
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STACIE CHRYSANTHOPOULOS
Law Clerk
Stacie is a Law Clerk at Casey & Moss, where she has been an integral part of the team since 2019.
Prior to joining the firm, she earned her diploma with honours from the Law Clerk program at Seneca College. Stacie gained valuable experience through a co-op position at a criminal defence firm specializing in wrongful convictions.
D: 647.368.5958
stacie@caseyandmoss.com
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WHAT WE’RE UP TO
ADVICE FOR EXECUTORS: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHEN IT COMES TO PROBATING THE WILL
When it comes to the choice of lawyer, the Deceased’s wishes shouldn’t carry the day. Many executors mistakenly think that the lawyer whom the Deceased hired to draft the Will should be the one to “probate” it. And unfortunately, some lawyers seem to make the same assumption, and hold themselves out as effectively already hired for the job.
RE-THINKING POWER OF ATTORNEY LITIGATION
I begin with a rant. Power of attorney litigation is the worst. I am not talking here about the kind of litigation where there is an actual financial predator who has obtained a power of attorney through fraud and stolen money from a vulnerable person. That is properly a matter for the courts and the kind of case I derive great satisfaction in pursuing. I am talking about the kind of power of attorney dispute where the sole issue is whether Johnny or Jane should act as attorney for property and personal care for their parent.
LESSONS FROM MY FIRST TRIAL
I was fortunate to participate in my first trial at the Superior Court of Justice just a couple of weeks ago. It was an eye-opening experience that challenged me and taught me many invaluable lessons. Here are four key takeaways and observations from those two weeks.
WHERE TO FIND US
OFFICE
20 Adelaide Street East
Suite 1500, Mailbox 50
Toronto, Ontario M5C 2T6
(east of Yonge Street)
T. 647.490.1385
F. 647.494.0085
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PLEASE NOTE: Our Firm does not accept retainers via email; and sending an email to our Firm does not constitute a retainer. You will not be considered a client of the Firm unless and until we have agreed to act for you according to our usual procedures for accepting clients which includes a signed written retainer agreement. Do not include any confidential information in your email.
ANGELA CASEY
D: 647.494.5497
acasey@caseyandmoss.com
CARA ZACKS
D: 647.494.0309
czacks@caseyandmoss.com
FELICIA CYRIL
D: 647.494.3990
fcyril@caseyandmoss.com
REBECCA SUGGITT
D: 647.351.9990
rsuggitt@caseyandmoss.com
HANNAH HENLEY
T: 647.797.0252
hhenley@caseyandmoss.com
ANGELIQUE MOSS
D: 647.494.5447
amoss@caseyandmoss.com
ADAM GIANCOLA
D: 647.497.6394
agiancola@caseyandmoss.com
OLESYA JOHNSON
JENNIFER JIANG
D: 647.368.6173
jjiang@caseyandmoss.com
STACIE CHRYSANTHOPOULOS
D: 647.368.5958
stacie@caseyandmoss.com
LAURA CARDIFF
D: 647.494.3975
lcardiff@caseyandmoss.com
ZARA WONG
D: 647.497.6395
zwong@caseyandmoss.com
ROSLYN BLACKETTE
T: 647.368.6708
rblackette@caseyandmoss.com
EMILIA SZCZEPKOWSKI
T: 437.561.5946
eszczepkowski@caseyandmoss.com