Gillespie Legal
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 679 handling Wills, Estates & Trusts.
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Gillespie Legal is a solo law practice based in downtown Toronto, working out of an office at 18 King Street East. Giancarlo Gillespie handles wills, estates and trusts, real estate, family law, business law, and notarization and commissioning work for clients across the Greater Toronto Area. The firm also offers home visits for clients who would rather not travel downtown, and it breaks its services into unbundled pieces so a client can pay for a single task, like reviewing a separation agreement or preparing a will, instead of a full retainer.
Gillespie earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 2022 and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, summa cum laude, from McMaster University in 2018. After being called to the bar, Gillespie worked at a general Toronto law firm, administering estates for high-net-worth clients, litigating contested wills and fiduciary disputes, and closing real estate deals that ranged from residential purchases to multi-tenant industrial transactions. Gillespie now serves as Executive Editor of the Modern Criminal Law Review, and the firm's blog leans toward planning topics for retirees, covering subjects like aging in place, second marriages, and cottage succession.
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Milestones & recognition
- Giancarlo Gillespie earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 2022 and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, summa cum laude, from McMaster University in 2018.
- Before opening a solo practice, Gillespie worked at a general Toronto law firm, administering estates for high-net-worth clients and litigating contested wills, fiduciary misconduct claims, and trust disputes.
- Gillespie serves as Executive Editor of the Modern Criminal Law Review, after three years as Executive Editor of the Critical Analysis of Law Journal.
In the community
- During law school, Gillespie worked at Downtown Legal Services, a legal aid clinic operating in Toronto's downtown core.
- Gillespie volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada's Record Suspensions Program during law school.
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The neighbourhood
The firm's office is at 18 King Street East, an 18-floor office tower in Toronto's downtown core. The building sits steps from the King subway station, so a client coming downtown for a wills or real estate meeting can reach it without a car. Because Gillespie Legal also offers home visits and unbundled services across the GTA, the King Street office works more as a base of operations than a walk-in storefront, a downtown address for clients who want to meet in person and an option to skip the trip for those who don't.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Gillespie Legal come to clients instead of the other way around?
- Yes. The firm offers home visits for wills, real estate, family law, and business matters, so clients who find it hard to get to the King Street office downtown don't have to.
- Can Gillespie Legal help with just one task, like reviewing a separation agreement, instead of a full retainer?
- Yes. Gillespie Legal offers unbundled legal services, so a client can pay for a single task, such as document preparation or legal advice, and build a package around their budget and goals.
- I'm helping an aging parent plan ahead. Does Gillespie Legal handle powers of attorney and health care directives?
- Yes. The firm prepares powers of attorney for property and personal care along with health care directives, and its wills and estates work covers probate, estate administration, and Henson trusts for beneficiaries with disabilities.
- I'm remarrying later in life. Can Gillespie Legal help me update my estate plan?
- Yes. The firm handles wills and estate plan updates, and its blog addresses topics like updating a will after remarriage and using a cohabitation agreement to protect assets brought into a new relationship.
- Can Gillespie Legal handle a residential or condo closing in the GTA?
- Yes. The firm handles residential, commercial, and condominium transactions, including mortgage and refinancing work, title searches, and status certificate reviews for condo purchases.
- Does Gillespie Legal notarize documents or commission affidavits?
- Yes. The firm notarizes documents, commissions affidavits and statutory declarations, witnesses signatures, and certifies true copies.
Where to find them
18 King Street East, Suite #1400, Toronto, ON M5C 1C4 · 416-678-9507
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