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Goddard Gamage LLP We are a boutique estates, disability, capacity, and elder law firm of thought-leading lawyers, recognized for our effective strategic advice and advocacy.

We do wills/powers of attorney/trust drafting, estate administration, and litigation.

A growing number of clients are using AI to communicate with their lawyers. While it can be helpful, it is important to ...
10/16/2026

A growing number of clients are using AI to communicate with their lawyers. While it can be helpful, it is important to understand the risks in doing so in the lawyer-client relationship.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become part of everyday life. Tools such as ChatGPT or Claude can draft analyses and explain information with remarkable speed. This can be useful, but there are perils. Much has been written about the consequences when lawyers use AI and simply accept what it genera...

Goddard Gamage LLP is pleased to announce that Nimali Gamage and Jan Goddard have once again been recognized in the 2027...
09/04/2026

Goddard Gamage LLP is pleased to announce that Nimali Gamage and Jan Goddard have once again been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers Canada. Congratulations!

We are thrilled to announce that Nimali Gamage, Managing Partner and Jan Goddard, Counsel have once again been recognized in the 2027 edition of the Best Lawyers ...

Do the young adults in your life have everything in place for this next phase of life? Read our latest blog and contact ...
06/26/2026

Do the young adults in your life have everything in place for this next phase of life? Read our latest blog and contact us to learn about our time-limited offer!

It’s graduation time! Do the young adults in your life have everything in place for this next phase of life? Whether they will be working full-time, going to post-secondary school, or taking a gap year, planning at this stage isn’t just about finding an apartment, getting their finances....

Be ready when life changes! Why having a power of attorney is important at every stage of your life.
06/22/2026

Be ready when life changes! Why having a power of attorney is important at every stage of your life.

Most Canadians have not put plans in place for a time when they may be unable to make decisions for themselves. Despite the reality that illness, injury, or unexpected life events can affect decision-making at any age, research shows that nearly two‑thirds of Canadians (65%) have not made powers o...

Goddard Gamage’s latest blog is a critique of the court’s recent decision in "Groves v Groves", regarding the complex ro...
05/29/2026

Goddard Gamage’s latest blog is a critique of the court’s recent decision in "Groves v Groves", regarding the complex role of counsel for alleged incapable people and the fundamental right to legal representation. It is based on Managing Partner Nimali Gamage’s 25 years of experience representing alleged incapable people, both as a litigator and solicitor. Whether you act for people with capacity issues or not, and whether you are a litigator or solicitor, this blog is worth the read!

In my 25 years of legal advocacy, my most challenging cases have been those in which I have acted as counsel for a person who is alleged to be mentally incapable. The position is referred to as “section 3 counsel”, referencing counsel appointed by the Public Guardian and Trustee (“...

This blog explains the investigatory function of the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee’s Guardianship Investigat...
04/25/2026

This blog explains the investigatory function of the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee’s Guardianship Investigations Unit (GIU) and in what circumstances it may be able to offer assistance.

Canada is experiencing an increasing aging demographic, with approximately one-fifth of the total Canadian population being comprised of those who are 65 years or older as of 2025. From that aging population, it has been estimated by some economists that over $1 trillion in intergenerational wealth....

Congratulations to our team at Goddard Gamage LLP and particularly to Nimali Gamage and Jan Goddard who have been recogn...
03/26/2026

Congratulations to our team at Goddard Gamage LLP and particularly to Nimali Gamage and Jan Goddard who have been recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for their expertise in estate litigation, planning, and administration. We are thrilled and grateful to receive this honour.

Congratulations to Nimali Gamage and Jan Goddard for being recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for their expertise in estate litigation and estate planning. This directory identifies the best lawyers in the country.This recognition reinforces Goddard Gamage LLP as one of the...

Important estate planning tips to take into consideration if you are a parent of a child with a disability.
03/22/2026

Important estate planning tips to take into consideration if you are a parent of a child with a disability.

Parents of children with disabilities are often so focused on day-to-day care and support that they struggle to find time to plan for their child’s future. It is overwhelming to think about what will happen when you die: Who will provide care and support for your child? Planning for the inevit...

We are very happy to welcome two senior associates, Aaron Chan and Lauren Peacock, to our team!
02/18/2026

We are very happy to welcome two senior associates, Aaron Chan and Lauren Peacock, to our team!

Exciting times at Goddard Gamage LLP! Welcome to senior associates Aaron Chan and Lauren Peacock. We are thrilled to have you join us and look forward to the expertise and energy you both bring to our team. You can read Aaron and Lauren’s full bios by clicking the links below.

It’s important to make a will and powers of attorney, and equally important to choose the best person or institution to ...
02/14/2026

It’s important to make a will and powers of attorney, and equally important to choose the best person or institution to be your executor and attorney for property and personal care in those documents. But your lawyer isn’t necessarily the best person for those jobs.

In this blog, Jan Goddard explains why. What our estate planning lawyers have expertise in doing is helping people understand the roles of executor and attorney, the importance of having a will and powers of attorney, picking the right person or institution for these jobs, and then providing legal advice around the making and implementation of these documents.

Please contact us at Goddard Gamage LLP for more info about this.

My policy is to decline to be appointed as an attorney for property for any client. Here are my reasons: To act as an attorney for property is an open-ended commitment. The client could become incapable at any time. The onset of their incapacity could be a defining event or it could be a matter of u...

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