Matthew Rendely and Daniel Paperny, Partners and Co-Leads of Loopstra Nixon LLP’s Estate Litigation Group, recently argued a trial on the application of a resulting trust in respect of joint tenants on title to real property. Join us for a presentation by Mr. Rendely and Mr. Paperny, and associate Nicole Cianci, where they will discuss the evidence that the Court will turn to when deciphering the purchaser’s intention at the time of the joint tenancy transaction and whether such evidence is reflective of the principles of a resulting trust.
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Daniel Paperny is a Partner and co-lead of the Estate Litigation practice group at Loopstra Nixon LLP. He practices exclusively in the areas of wills, estates, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship, and capacity related litigation.
Daniel has practiced estate litigation since his call to the Bar in 2015 and has developed an expertise in the area. Daniel is passionate about estate litigation and recognizes the importance of this time in the lives of his clients. By utilizing technical skill and teamwork, Daniel seeks to alleviate the difficulties and stresses that often accompany litigation, toward achieving optimal results for his clients in a cost-efficient manner. Daniel is always looking for innovative ways to reach solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of his clients, while remaining mindful of the costs and pressures of litigation.
He is called to the Bar in both Ontario and British Columbia. Daniel has appeared as counsel before various levels of Court in both Ontario and BC, and before the Ontario Consent and Capacity Board.
Prior to joining Loopstra Nixon, Daniel was a partner at a leading estate litigation boutique firm in Toronto.
Matthew is a strong and passionate advocate for his clients. He has successfully represented clients at all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada.
Prior to joining Loopstra Nixon LLP, Matthew was a partner at a leading estate litigation boutique firm in Toronto.
Matthew’s expertise in estate litigation is widely recognized by his clients and colleagues. Matthew has been ranked by his peers in Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” in the area of trusts and estates law for three years in a row (2022, 2023 and 2024). Matthew has also been ranked for the second year in a row in the “Private Wealth Disputes – Canada” category of Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2023 as an “Up and Coming” lawyer. In 2021, Matthew was awarded the Hoffstein Book Prize by the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) for his contributions and achievements to the area of wills, trusts and estates. He currently serves as the Vice-Chair on the OBA’s Elder Law Executive committee.
Nicole Cianci is an associate of the Estate Litigation practice group at Loopstra Nixon LLP. She practices exclusively in the areas of wills, estates, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianship, and capacity related litigation.
Prior to joining Loopstra Nixon, Nicole practiced estate litigation at a prominent Toronto boutique firm where she advocated on behalf of clients on a broad range of estate litigation matters, including will challenges, will and trust interpretation, contentious passings of accounts, appointment and removal of trustees and guardians, guardianship applications, and power of attorney disputes.
Nicole is passionate about assisting others plan for their future. Nicole’s experience includes drafting a variety of trust, estate, and tax planning documents as well as assisting on domestic and cross-border corporate transactions. As a certified family mediator, Nicole takes a compassionate and empathetic approach to her practice, with a commitment to establishing an unassailable client relationship.
