Her practice focuses on estates, trusts, and related tax matters
Torkin Manes LLP has welcomed Brittany Sud as counsel in its private client services group, where she specializes in estates, trusts and related tax matters.
Sud’s practice encompasses advising individuals on developing estate plans that align with both financial objectives and personal goals. Her work includes probate planning, income tax deferral and minimization strategies, disability planning, and philanthropic giving. She advises a client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
In the estate administration context, Sud provides guidance to estate trustees on fiduciary duties and responsibilities. Her work also involves preparing probate applications and advising beneficiaries on their entitlements under wills and trusts. The firm indicated that her approach focuses on developing thoughtful, cohesive plans that align with clients’ financial objectives and both short- and long-term personal goals.
In a press release, Torkin Manes described Sud as joining a group of lawyers who provide strategic counsel and skilled advocacy to clients across practice areas. The firm stated that “she exemplifies the highest standards of the bar and aligns with the firm’s core values of professional excellence and personalized client service.”
Sud holds a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She also holds a Certificate in Elder Law from Osgoode Professional Development. In addition to her client work, she is involved in professional education and regularly presents at conferences and seminars organized by STEP, the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, the Ontario Bar Association, and the Canadian Association of Gift Planners.
“With service excellence at the forefront of everything she does, Brittany invests time at the outset of new matters to gain a comprehensive understanding of clients' needs, allowing her to tailor strategic guidance and counsel depending on the circumstances,” according to Torkin Manes.
In a LinkedIn post, Sud stated, “I am looking forward to working with the amazing group at Torkin Manes and continuing to assist high-net worth individuals and families with their estate planning needs!”
