Practice Areas

At VNY Law, we provide strategic, results-driven legal services tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities you face. Whether you are planning your estate, administering a loved one’s estate, purchasing or selling residential or commercial property, structuring or growing your business, or navigating a dispute, our team is committed to guiding you with professionalism, clarity, and care. Explore our range of services to find the support you need.

CORPORATE & COMMERICAL

Corporate
We guide entrepreneurs and business owners through every stage of the corporate lifecycle. From incorporating new ventures and structuring ownership to advising on reorganizations, shareholder agreements, and strategic planning, our goal is to help clients build businesses that are well-positioned for growth and protected against risk. We also provide support for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, ensuring that transactions are structured efficiently and aligned with long-term business objectives.

Commercial
Our commercial practice focuses on helping clients navigate complex business transactions with clarity and confidence. We assist with the purchase and sale of business assets, contractual arrangements, and risk management, providing practical advice that supports informed decision-making. Whether for startups, established enterprises, or investors, we work to ensure that commercial activities are legally sound, strategically structured, and positioned for success.

Real Estate

Residential Real Estate
Buying or selling a home is a significant life event. At VNY Law, we guide you through every step of the process, ensuring a seamless experience. Whether you’re purchasing your first home, refinancing your mortgage, or transferring property, we provide clear advice and meticulous attention to detail. Our expertise helps you avoid pitfalls and protects your investment.

Commercial Real Estate
Navigating commercial real estate transactions requires a strategic approach. We assist businesses with property purchases, sales, lease negotiations, and reviews. Our goal is to simplify the complexities of commercial real estate and deliver results that align with your business objectives.

Estate Planning & Administration

Planning
We help individuals and families protect and transfer wealth in a way that reflects their personal values and long-term goals. Our estate planning services include drafting wills and trusts, implementing estate freezes, advising on succession planning, and developing strategies to minimize tax exposure. By combining legal insight with strategic guidance, we create plans that provide certainty, flexibility, and peace of mind for current and future generations.

Probate and Administration
We assist executors, trustees, and beneficiaries with the efficient and effective administration of estates. From navigating probate and tax obligations to managing assets and resolving disputes, we provide hands-on guidance throughout the process. Our focus is on ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and preserving the value of the estate, while supporting families through what can be a complex and emotional process.

Litigation

Personal Injury
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, VNY Law is here to fight for your rights. From motor vehicle accidents to slip-and-fall cases, we provide personalized legal strategies to secure the compensation you deserve. Let us handle the legal complexities while you focus on recovery.

Estate and Employment Disputes
Whether it’s a will contest or an employment disagreement, we work diligently to resolve conflicts in your favor. Our team is skilled at finding solutions that protect your interests and deliver fair outcomes.

Rates

NOTE: Rates are effective as of January 2025 and are subject to change.

Consultation: $400+ GST for 60 minutes


*Consultation fee credited towards legal fees if retained within 5 business days of initial consultation date.
*Consultations can be conducted in-person, by telephone and/or virtually via Zoom
or Teams

Residential

    • Sale: All standard requirements to complete and close sale.
      $950 + disbursements* + GST
    • Cash Purchase: All standard requirements to complete and close purchase. $1000 + disbursements* + GST
    • Purchase with a Mortgage: All standard requirements to complete and close purchase. $1100 + disbursements* + GST
    • Refinance: All standard requirements to complete and close refinance. $1050 + disbursements* + GST
    • Refinance & Transfer: All standard requirements to complete and close refinance and transfer. $1100 + disbursements* + GST
    • Transfer of Land: Transfer only with no discharge or registrations. $600 + disbursements* + GST

 

Fees are subject to change at any time, please call the law firm to re-confirm fees.

*Our legal fee is based on a standard real estate transaction which includes the cost for file opening, local courier charges, photocopy charges, fax charges, all communication, resolution and negotiation of contract terms, and a single signing appointment. It does not consider extraordinary circumstances such as negotiation of terms of contract and holdbacks that are not included in the contract.

Please visit our Residential Real Estate FAQ page for commonly asked questions and helpful tips.

Additional Charges (if applicable)

    • Preparing Offer to Purchase/Contract and Amendments
      Rush
    • B-Mortgage Lender
    • Private Lenders
    • Additional Signing Appointments
    • Real Property Report
    • Additional Payouts
    • Holdbacks
    • Bridge Loans
    • Properties Over $1,000,000
    • Title Insurance
    • Condominium Estoppel Certificates and Insurance Certificates
    • Residents/Homeowner Association Documents 

Commercial

For all commercial real estate transactions, please contact our office directly for a quote.

NOTE: These fees contemplate a standard estate. Fees may increase depending on the complexity of the estate. In some cases, multiply or lengthy consultations and reviews will increase the cost of the estate plan.

Single

  • Simple Will: $850-$1250 + GST
  • Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) OR Personal Directive (PD): $300-$500 + GST
  • Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) AND Personal Directive (PD): $450-$750 + GST
  • Will Package (all three documents): $1200-$1700 + GST
  • Codicil: $300-$500 + GST

Couple

  • Mirror Wills: $1000-$1400 + GST
  • Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) OR Personal Directive (PD): $450-$600 + GST
  • Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) AND Personal Directive (PD): $700-$900 + GST
  • Will Package (all three documents): $1600-$2000 + GST
  • Codicil: $450-$600 + GST

Hourly: $400 +

Retainer: $5,000.00