Monardo Estate Law
1 lawyer · Established 2022 · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 679 handling Wills, Estates & Trusts.
About Monardo Estate Law
Monardo Estate Law is a small Toronto firm that practices only in estate law, covering both estate planning and estate litigation. Founder Sandra Monardo started the firm in May 2022 after twelve years in civil and commercial litigation, followed by several years practicing estate planning and estate litigation at a Toronto estate and trust firm, eventually becoming a partner there. Monardo was called to the Ontario bar in 2005, holds a law degree from the University of Windsor and an undergraduate degree in international relations and languages from the University of Toronto, and articled as a law clerk for judges of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
The firm drafts wills and powers of attorney, advises attorneys and guardians on their duties, administers estates, and handles court applications such as passing of accounts, will challenges, attorney disputes, and guardianship disputes. Monardo also acts as an estate trustee and as estate trustee during litigation, and is regularly asked to mediate estate disputes, drawing on that litigation background. The firm's stated goal is to offer estate law services at lower hourly rates and more flexible fee arrangements than larger firms typically use. Within months of opening, it grew to a team of four, working from an office on Bloor Street West in Toronto. Monardo is a first-generation Italian-Canadian, is fluent in Italian, serves the Italian-speaking community, and interned earlier in life at the Canadian Embassy in Rome.
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Milestones & recognition
- Sandra Monardo founded Monardo Estate Law in May 2022 as a firm focused exclusively on estate law in Ontario.
- The firm grew to a team of four within its first months.
- Monardo was called to the Ontario bar in 2005 and spent the first twelve years in civil and commercial litigation before moving into estate planning and estate litigation.
- Monardo articled as a law clerk for judges of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
In the community
- Monardo Estate Law partners with Cove Global, offering a preferred rate on wills and powers of attorney to the group's members, including single mothers.
- Monardo serves as a board member and director of the Canadian Italian Advocates Organization.
- Monardo volunteers as a mentor in the Toronto Lawyers Association's Family and Estates mentorship program.
- Monardo has spoken at estate law programs for groups including Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers (2023), the Junior Trusts and Estates Practitioners group (2023), a LawPRO and Toronto Lawyers Association program on capacity concerns in will drafting (2024), the Canadian Italian Advocates Organization (2024), and the Catholic Women's League (2025), with a Toronto Lawyers Association program on pet estate planning scheduled for October 2026.
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The neighbourhood
Monardo Estate Law's office is in the Centre Tower at 3280 Bloor Street West, in the Bloor-Kipling area of Etobicoke Centre. Walk Score rates the address a 96 out of 100, calling it a Walker's Paradise, and puts it about a two minute walk from Islington subway station on Line 2. For an estate law practice where clients often come in during a difficult time, being steps from the subway keeps the office reachable without a car.
The surrounding blocks are in the middle of a long redevelopment. The City of Toronto and CreateTO are turning the former Six Points Interchange lands into a mixed-use district with more than 2,700 homes, a new City park, and a new Etobicoke Civic Centre with a library and community recreation centre. The project is still under construction, so the neighbourhood around the firm's office continues to change.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Monardo Estate Law prepare wills and powers of attorney?
- Yes. The firm drafts and revises wills and powers of attorney for property and personal care, and can prepare multiple wills where that makes sense for an estate.
- Can Monardo Estate Law help if a family member is disputing a will?
- Yes. The firm handles will challenges, attorney disputes, dependant's support claims, and other estate litigation, and can act as estate trustee during litigation.
- Does the firm help with estate administration and probate?
- Yes. Monardo Estate Law advises estate trustees on their duties, prepares probate applications and certificates of appointment, handles beneficiary communication and estate accountings, and can act as estate trustee.
- Can Sandra Monardo mediate an estate dispute instead of going to court?
- Yes. Monardo works as a mediator in estate disputes, both before litigation starts and once a case is already underway, drawing on a background in civil and commercial litigation.
- Does the firm handle guardianship applications for incapacitated family members?
- Yes. Monardo Estate Law prepares guardianship applications for property and for personal care and advises attorneys and guardians on their fiduciary duties.
- How do I get in touch with Monardo Estate Law?
- The firm's office is at 3280 Bloor Street West in Toronto, near Islington subway station, and prospective clients can book a short introductory call through the firm's website.
Where to find them
1140 - 3280 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M8X 2X3 · 416-255-0216
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