Devry Smith Frank LLP

Devry Smith Frank LLP Since 1964, Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF) has provided trusted legal service to individuals, businesses, and institutions throughout Ontario.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is pleased to announce that six of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best La...
09/03/2026

Devry Smith Frank LLP is pleased to announce that six of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers.

Jennifer K. Howard — Family Law
Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022

David Lavkulik — Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation
Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022

Marty Rabinovitch — Labour and Employment Law
Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2024

Dejan Ristic — Personal Injury Litigation
Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2025

Diana L. Solomon — Family Law
Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022

Marc G. Spivak — Personal Injury Litigation
Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2022

Best Lawyers uses a peer-review process to identify leading members of the legal profession across a broad range of practice areas. This distinction reflects the professional respect each lawyer has earned among their peers, as well as their commitment to providing knowledgeable, practical and client-focused legal counsel.

Please join us in congratulating Jennifer, David, Marty, Dejan, Diana and Marc on this well-deserved achievement. We are proud of their contributions to the firm and the high standard of service they continue to provide to our clients.

To learn more about this recognition, please visit www.bestlawyers.com/canada.

08/28/2026

Choosing the right executor is an important part of estate planning. If your children have a strained relationship, appointing them jointly could lead to delays, disagreements, or even estate litigation.

Jillian Bowman, a family and estates lawyer at Devry Smith Frank LLP, shares what to consider when selecting an executor for your will.

❗90-Minute Will Workshop Event Details:

Wrap Up the Year with Your Will in Place at our Same-Day Will Workshop, hosted by Jillian Bowman and Strata Wealth & Risk Management Inc. 

Have your legally prepared will reviewed, signed, and completed in just 90 minutes with special event pricing!

📅 Friday, November 13, 2026 | 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
📍 85 Bayfield Street, Suite 300, Barrie, ON

Participants can also speak with Strata advisors about financial, investment, and life insurance planning.

Secure your appointment at the link in our bio!

Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. Consult with a qualified legal professional for advice tailored to your circumstances.

Should you name all your children as executors of your will? If they don’t get along, that decision could lead to delays...
08/28/2026

Should you name all your children as executors of your will? If they don’t get along, that decision could lead to delays, disputes, or estate litigation.

Wills and estates lawyer Jillian Bowman explains what to consider before choosing your executor: https://youtu.be/WJQKY9Gp5WQ

Wrap Up the Year with Your Will in Place: Same-Day Will Workshop in BarrieJillian Bowman, an experienced wills and estat...
08/27/2026

Wrap Up the Year with Your Will in Place: Same-Day Will Workshop in Barrie

Jillian Bowman, an experienced wills and estates lawyer with Devry Smith Frank LLP, is once again partnering with Strata Wealth & Risk Management Inc. to host another Same-Day Will Workshop in Barrie, Ontario.

Join us for this unique opportunity to have your legally prepared will reviewed, signed, and completed in just 90 minutes. Participants will also have the chance to speak with financial advisors from Strata for guidance on financial, investment, and life insurance planning.

📅🕘 Event Dates and Times
Friday, November 13, 2026
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 14, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍 Event Location
85 Bayfield Street, Suite 300. Barrie, ON L4M 3A7

💲Special Event Pricing
Single Will
Regular Price: $800.00 | Event Price: $600.00
Single Will & POA
Regular Price: $950.00 | Event Price: $712.50
Couple Will
Regular Price: $1,175.00 | Event Price: $881.25
Couple Will & POA
Regular Price: $1,400.00 | Event Price: $1050.00

Secure your appointment today: https://www.jotform.com/form/262084218011042

08/21/2026

Estate planning for young families in Ontario is about more than deciding what happens after you die. It can also protect your children, finances and personal care during your lifetime.

Ontario wills and estates lawyer Ish*ta Chopra discusses common beneficiary designation and asset-planning mistakes, including gifts to minors, and why clear instructions are essential when preparing a will.

For advice on drafting a will to protect your family, speak with a wills and estates lawyer today by contacting us at [email protected] or by calling 416-449-1400.

www.devrylaw.ca/wills-and-estates

Disclaimer: This video is not legal advice. Consult with a qualified legal professional for advice tailored to your circumstances.

Estate planning is about protecting your family both now and in the future. From choosing guardians for your children to...
08/21/2026

Estate planning is about protecting your family both now and in the future. From choosing guardians for your children to planning how their inheritance will be managed, having the right documents in place can make all the difference.

Watch our latest video to find out what young families in Ontario should consider when creating an estate plan: https://youtu.be/sPZM6nLLHq8

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