Directing Partners
Conan Taylor
MANAGING PARTNER
Conan Taylor is the founding Managing Partner of Vest Estate Law, a boutique firm specializing in wills and estates across Alberta and BC. Rather than active practice, Conan focuses on team building and strategic growth of the firm’s presence. A former Canadian Armed Forces pilot, he holds degrees from the University of Alberta and Queen’s University. His leadership has established Vest Estate Law as a premier resource for comprehensive estate planning, administration, and litigation services.
Eric Lam
PARTNER
Eric C. Lam is a lawyer in the firm’s Edmonton office. He provides clear legal advice and professional representation to clients involved in wrongful dismissals, review of severance packages, workplace bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment, as well as other Employment Law matters.
Jonathan Dowhaluk
PARTNER
Jon has a wealth of experience advocating for his clients in judicial, quasi-judicial as well as in dispute resolution venues. Jon appreciates the difficulties of dealing with each person’s unique family situation and is very experienced advocating for his clients to ensure their best interests are protected.
Calgary/Red Deer Estate Lawyers
Colin Flynn
WILLS and ESTATES LAWYER
Colin is an estate lawyer practicing in the areas of Estate Litigation and Disputes. He places high emphasis on developing trusted relationships with his clients, ensuring they feel comfortable and at ease sharing the subtleties of their circumstances.
Heather Tyminski
WILLS and ESTATES LAWYER
Heather Tyminski is a lawyer in the firm’s Calgary office with many years of experience practicing estate law.
Wilson McCutchan
WILLS and ESTATES LAWYER
Wilson McCutchan is a lawyer in the firm’s Calgary office. He advises and represents clients on a broad array of estate dispute and litigation matters.
Allison Ross
WILLS and ESTATES LAWYER
Allison provides a personalized experience in her Wills, Estates and Surrogate practice. She endeavours to get to know the clients to ensure the advice provided fits outside of the “one fits all” mould and fits individual family circumstances.
Illya Shcherba
WILLS and ESTATES LAWYER
Illya is genuinely committed to a client-centred approach in his practice of law. This commitment comes from Illya’s ability to be empathetic towards others, as Illya understands that providing good quality, strategic advice comes from listening to others and understanding their needs and wants.
Raveena Gill
WILLS and ESTATE LAWYER
Raveena’s approach focuses on incorporating each particular client’s unique values and goals when determining the best course of action in their matter. Raveena also understands the importance of keeping her clients’ expectations realistic by thoroughly explaining how the law applies to their case and what they can reasonably expect.
Edmonton Estate Lawyers
Sarah Levine
WILLS and ESTATES LAWYER
Sarah Levine is a lawyer in the firm’s Edmonton office. She carries on a varied practice, focusing on all forms of estate planning and estate administration.
Chelsea Scott
WILLS and ESTATES LAWYER
Chelsea focuses on representing clients and providing legal advice related to workplace and employment issues. Some of the areas of law that Chelsea focuses on include but are not limited to, wrongful dismissal, severance package review, discrimination, disputes during employment, and workers compensation.
Vancouver/Kamloops Estate Lawyers
Myron Plett
WILLS and ESTATES LAWYER
Myron is a seasoned litigator with nearly twenty years of experience and a broad range of skills that has led to significant successes in the Provincial Court of British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia. He has also taken his clients to victory before tribunals such as the Residential Tenancy Branch and the BC Human Rights Tribunal.
Nathaniel Mcghie
WILLS and ESTATE LAWYER
Nathaniel Mcghie is a lawyer in our Vancouver office. Nathaniel is experienced in representing clients and providing legal advice on estate law matters. He is sought after by both individuals and corporations for legal representation.
Preet Mandair
WILLS and ESTATE LAWYER
Preet’s practice focuses primarily on estate litigation. Preet is dedicated to providing practical and strategic advice to all clients in all aspects of estate litigation by understanding and assessing each client’s unique needs and advocating for her clients in a methodical and effective manner.
Alfonso Chen
WILLS and ESTATES LAWYER
Alfonso is a lawyer at our Vancouver office who provides services in both English and Mandarin. Prior to joining our firm, he worked at a full-service law firm for over four years, where he helped clients with a wide variety of family law matters, from drafting prenuptial agreements to negotiating terms for and drafting separation agreements to representing clients for divorces.
Administration
Roni Kohut
DESIGNATED PARALEGAL
Roni is an experienced estate law paralegal with a keen interest in helping clients achieve peace of mind through effective estate planning. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of estate-related matters, including trust administration, probate proceedings, and asset protection strategies. Her meticulous attention to detail and ability to explain complex legal concepts in simple terms make her an invaluable asset to both attorneys and clients.
Kelly Sullivan
DESIGNATED PARALEGAL
Kelly is a highly accomplished Paralegal with an impressive 28-year tenure in the legal industry, specializing in estate administration and estate planning at Vest Estate Law. Her extensive experience and profound knowledge have established her as an invaluable asset to the firm and a trusted advisor to clients.
Heather Bennett
PARALEGAL, LEGAL ASSISTANT
Heather’s legal background started in estate law working on highly complex estate administration cases in the western region. Heather has assisted her lawyers with actions in Alberta Court of Justice, Court of King’s Bench, and Court of Appeal of Alberta. In her spare time, Heather enjoys painting and playing with her two cats.
Shaye Alexander
PARALEGAL, LEGAL ASSISTANT
Shay has a solid commitment to helping clients secure their legacy through comprehensive estate planning. She is known for her compassionate approach and ability to guide clients through sensitive family discussions. Shaye’s enthusiasm for estate law and her desire to make a positive impact in people’s lives drive her to provide exceptional support to both attorneys and clients in this critical area of legal practice.
Jenny Platt
PARALEGAL, LEGAL ASSISTANT
Jenny’s commitment to client care and attention to detail make her an invaluable asset to her legal team. She is eager to assist individuals and families in protecting their assets and ensuring their wishes are carried out effectively. Jenny’s compassionate approach and in-depth knowledge of estate law make her a trusted resource for those seeking guidance in this important area of legal practice.