Patricia M. Fleming

OVERVIEW

Patricia is an experienced lawyer in the firm’s Estate and Wealth Advisory Group, providing compassionate and tailored legal guidance in sensitive estate planning matters. With a focus on addressing the unique needs of individuals and families in various settings including hospitals, homes, and care facilities, Patricia is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive the support they need during challenging times.

Her practice encompasses all aspects of Wills and Estates, including the formulation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements. Patricia is proficient in managing estate administration processes, such as obtaining Grants of Probate and Grants of Administration and has extensive experience navigating the complexities of administering estates.

With nearly 12 years of practice in Estate Planning and Administration, Patricia combines her legal expertise with a client-centered approach, striving to resolve legal issues with empathy and professionalism.

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT WORK

Patricia has experience in the following:

• Assisting clients by developing personal estate plans using Wills, Codicils, Testamentary Trusts, Inter Vivos Trusts, and Disability Trusts.
• Issues relating to incapacity planning including Enduring Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, Advanced Directives; Committeeship Orders for the care and management of an individual’s financial or personal care matters
• Estate Administration including advising clients on applications for Grants of Probate, Grants of Administration With or Without Will Annexed; addressing Public Guardian and Trustee concerns, assisting personal representatives in post-grant matters such as calling in estate assets, payment of estate debts, Consent and Release of Interim and Final Accounts and distribution to beneficiaries

Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Patricia lives on the North Shore with her husband and two children. When she’s not travelling, Patricia enjoys sailing, camping, motorcycling, and hiking the local mountain trails. She is also an active supporter of West Vancouver’s FC Boys and Girls Soccer, North Shore Baseball Association, her daughter’s provincial Track competitions, and community discussions connected to neighborhood growth and development. Drawn to open water, Patricia is licensed with the United States Coast Guard to operate or navigate passenger carrying vessels, and has obtained a certificate in International Studies after sail training for 10 months aboard the Tall Ship, “Pogoria”.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Access Pro-Bono – North Vancouver Clinic, Volunteer
• West Vancouver Track & Field, Board Member