Duensing Law
2 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 679 handling Wills, Estates & Trusts.
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Duensing Law is a small Toronto firm concentrating on wills and succession planning, probate and estate administration, estate litigation, and residential and commercial real estate, along with notarizations and commissioner of oaths work. The practice is based at 393 University Avenue, Suite 2000, in downtown Toronto. Its founder, Matthias Duensing, practices in wills, trusts, estates, and real estate law and also acts as a professional estate trustee for clients who want an independent executor. Duensing is fluent in German, and the firm can notarize documents and provide English to German translations for German speaking clients.
The firm was shortlisted as one of Ontario's Top Wills & Estates Boutique Firms by Canadian Lawyer Magazine in 2016. Lawyer Chanelle Aching, called to the Ontario bar in 2021 after being called to the bar of Trinidad and Tobago in 2015, brings a background in financial services and regulatory compliance, including capital markets work at a Canadian bank, anti-money-laundering investigations, and e-discovery work at a global professional services firm. Aching holds an LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law School and an LL.B. from the University of the West Indies.
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Milestones & recognition
- Shortlisted as one of Ontario's Top Wills & Estates Boutique Firms by Canadian Lawyer Magazine in 2016.
- Chanelle Aching was called to the bar of Trinidad and Tobago in 2015 and to the Ontario bar in 2021.
In the community
- Matthias Duensing volunteers as a supervising lawyer for Pro Bono Students Canada's Wills Project, which provides estate planning help to low income clients through law students.
- Duensing speaks regularly on estate planning to federal government employees, working with an organization that runs retirement planning seminars for the Federal Public Service.
- Duensing writes on wills, estates, and real estate topics for legal publications including The Lawyer's Daily and Advocate Daily.
- Chanelle Aching contributes pro bono legal analysis to the World Bank Group's Women, Business and the Law initiative.
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Wheelchair accessible
LGBTQ+ friendly
Parking available
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This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2021 · median 5 years in practice 1 of 2 lawyers
- Law schools
- University of the West Indies 1 of 2 lawyers
- Languages on the roster
- German
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Duensing Law's office is at 393 University Avenue, Suite 2000, on University Avenue in downtown Toronto. The building itself served as a Superior Court of Justice location until January 2020, when the court's civil operations moved to 330 University Avenue and its criminal and family matters moved to 361 University Avenue, both close by. Estate matters are now heard alongside the court's bankruptcy and commercial lists on the 9th floor at 330 University, a short walk from the firm's door, which is a useful proximity for a practice built around estate litigation and probate administration.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Duensing Law prepare wills and powers of attorney?
- Yes. The firm drafts wills, powers of attorney, and trusts, and reviews and updates existing wills, tailoring the documents to each client's circumstances rather than working from a generic template.
- Can Duensing Law help if family members are disputing a will or an estate?
- Its estate litigation practice covers will and estate disputes, including questions of validity, undue influence, and capacity, along with dependant support claims, fiduciary accounting, and applications to remove an executor.
- Does Duensing Law handle real estate closings in Toronto?
- Yes, the firm acts on residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, mortgages, title insurance, and transfers of ownership.
- Is there a German speaking lawyer at Duensing Law?
- Founder Matthias Duensing is fluent in German, and the firm can notarize documents and provide English to German translations for German speaking clients.
- Does Duensing Law offer notary and commissioner of oaths services?
- Yes. The firm administers oaths, affirmations, and statutory declarations and certifies true copies of documents. Clients need to appear in person with valid identification, since these services can't be done remotely.
- How much does it cost to have a will prepared at Duensing Law?
- It depends on how complex the estate plan is. The firm says a flat fee is common for straightforward wills, though there's no single price for every client, and it recommends a consultation before quoting a cost.
Where to find them
393 University Avenue, Suite 2000, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1E6 · 416-601-4769
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