Danielle Joel

Danielle Joel represents clients in complex issues involving: succession problems and disputes involving private companies; contentious matters involving fiduciaries, including breach of fiduciary duties, fraud and removal of trustees; mental capacity issues, and substitute decision making (guardianship and powers of attorney), including disputes and advice regarding personal care and property issues; administration of complex trusts and estates, including court processes such as applications for advice and directions, interpretations and passing of accounts; aging investors, joint assets, gifts; issues involving not-for-profit companies and charitable interests; professional liability; and multi-jurisdictional issues. Joel is a trusted advisor to a wide range of clients, including fiduciaries, beneficiaries, financial institutions, corporate trustees, private companies and non-profits/charities/foundations. She is well-versed in the practises of the Ontario Children’s Lawyer and the Public Guardian and Trustee. Joel resolves disputes in a practical, cost effective manner, using alternative dispute mechanisms (mediation) and appears regularly in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and the Ontario Court of Appeal.