Families passing significant assets to the next generation want expert advice so they can feel confident about the security and ultimate disposition of their assets. Financial institutions handling estates of clients need expert, confidential legal advice as to avoiding, or handling, disputes.

These are among the situations in which the Dentons' Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation Group excels. Leverage our significant expertise in estate and trust planning, asset protection, tax planning, succession planning, wills, trusts, estate and trust administration, charitable giving, pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and other domestic agreements, fiduciary accounting, estate and trust-related litigation and powers of attorney.

The personal nature of this work demands much more: you need a seasoned advisor dedicated to the security of your finances now and well into the future. You need a confidante and advocate, someone to whom you can talk and whom you can trust implicitly, someone who will be available to you in emergencies. We can deliver on all these aspects, locally as well as around the world and across legal disciplines: one call does it all, whether planning an estate or dealing with estates and trusts post death. You can place your confidence in the lawyers at Dentons.

Benefit from a full range of sophisticated legal, tax and financial planning advice to meet your personal goals. We focus on our clients' and their intended beneficiaries' long-term financial and estate planning requirements, as well as addressing more immediate personal, financial, or estate or trust-related matters. We assist executors and trustees in the administration of complex estates and trusts. Dentons also stands ready to handle estate and trust-related litigation, working with our host of experienced litigators when appropriate.

Recognition

Sarah S. Johnston elected to Fellows of the American Bar Foundation

June 30, 2025

Dentons is pleased to announce that Sarah S. Johnston has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF).

J. Winston Busby elected a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)

October 15, 2024

The Firm is proud to announce that J. Winston Busby has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”).

Dentons in New Zealand achieves top rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2024

July 22, 2024

Dentons is proud to announce that our Private Wealth practice has retained Band 1 ranking and is the leading Private Wealth Law firm in the renowned Chambers and Partners High Net Worth (HNW) Guide for 2024. This recognition demonstrates the firm's unwavering commitment to excellence, exceptional client service, and unparalleled expertise in serving high net worth individuals and families.

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Insights

Dentons Global Collaboration - The evolution and professionalisation of private wealth in Asia

June 20, 2025

Singapore: Along with rapid economic growth, Asia has seen a tremendous accumulation of private wealth among high net worth families. These families have developed new ways to plan for wealth protection, succession and management.

Episode 77: Business optimization insights every small and medium business should know

June 4, 2025

Canada: Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 77, Heather speaks with Michelle Brick, Founder and CEO of Eleve Business Solutions Inc. Drawing on 15 years of experience at a growing oil and gas company, Michelle shares how she now helps entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes by implementing tailored business systems and processes.

Formalising your giving and how tax deductions play a role

May 23, 2025

Singapore: Midway through SG 60 and the SG Cares campaign, the month of May marks the start of two landmark events in Singapore’s philanthropy calendar - the Philanthropy Asia Summit and Ecosperity Week. In this client alert we discuss how you may formalise your philanthropic giving and how tax deductions may play a part. This client alert is powered by our friends The Singapore Red Cross and Impact SG!

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Key Promotions Highlight Dentons' Growth in New Zealand

December 13, 2024

Dentons is proud to announce its latest promotions in New Zealand, which further strengthen key areas and showcase the depth of capability across the firm. 

Dentons in New Zealand achieves top rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2024

July 22, 2024

Dentons is proud to announce that our Private Wealth practice has retained Band 1 ranking and is the leading Private Wealth Law firm in the renowned Chambers and Partners High Net Worth (HNW) Guide for 2024. This recognition demonstrates the firm's unwavering commitment to excellence, exceptional client service, and unparalleled expertise in serving high net worth individuals and families.

Dentons identifies critical risk areas in annual family office survey report

May 13, 2024

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm and wealth management industry leader serving the international family office and family wealth industry, has launched The Evolving Risk Landscape for Family Offices - Survey Report (http://www.dentons.com/familyofficerisksurvey).

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