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We specialize in estate litigation, commercial and civil litigation, family law disputes, and cross-border issues.
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ONTARIO PROBATE AND ESTATES LAWYER TORONTO PROBATE AND ESTATE LITIGATION LAWYERS
We serve clients across Ontario with particular focus on probate and estate matters. Our almost exclusive focus lies in wills, powers of attorney, and estates law. We prioritize aiding executors and beneficiaries in efficiently, effectively, and fairly administering estates. Our clientele includes estate trustees seeking probate and estate administration assistance. We embrace intricate challenges, such as insolvent estates, estates lacking liquid assets for Estate Administration Tax payment, uncooperative beneficiaries or co-executors, assets spanning multiple jurisdictions, out-of-city and out-of-province estate trustees, executor bonding issues, and applications for the appointment of non-resident estate trustees in Ontario, such as in Germany.
Furthermore, we represent beneficiaries troubled by slow, costly, or inequitable estate administration. Our expertise in this intricate legal domain, coupled with our adeptness in averting complications and resolving familial disputes, positions us as the preferred legal advisors to help you achieve the outcomes you desire and deserve. As your Toronto Probate Lawyers specializing in Wills, Trusts, and Estates, we’re here to assist you.
MEET DANIEL WALKER, MANAGING PARTNER
Daniel Walker is the Managing Partner at Bobila Walker Law. Daniel’s primary area of focus is wills, trusts and estate litigation which includes highly contentious disputes over powers of attorney, will challenges, trust variation and rectification, breaches of trust of fiduciaries, and intestacies. Daniel also acts as estate trustee or executor for domestic and international clients, as well as Power of Attorney for Property and Personal Care. Over the years, Daniel has also represented individuals in civil and commercial matters, as well as complex family law cases involving international divorces.
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WHY WORK WITH US
At Bobila Walker Law, we combine a strong reputation with a commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients. With years of experience and a proven track record of specialized knowledge, our team of skilled estates and litigation lawyers is dedicated to providing top-tier legal representation, tailored to meet your unique needs. Whether you are facing a complicated probate process, or seeking proactive solutions, you can count on us for trusted advice and exceptional outcomes. Let us help you navigate the legal landscape with confidence. Here is why our firm is best positioned to represent you:
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WHY WORK WITH US
At Bobila Walker Law, we combine a strong reputation with a commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients. With years of experience and a proven track record of specialized knowledge, our team of skilled estates and litigation lawyers is dedicated to providing top-tier legal representation, tailored to meet your unique needs. Whether you are facing a complicated probate process, or seeking proactive solutions, you can count on us for trusted advice and exceptional outcomes. Let us help you navigate the legal landscape with confidence. Here is why our firm is best positioned to represent you:
Specialized Team
and Fair Billing
Practices
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DANIEL
WALKER
MANAGING PARTNER
Daniel Walker is the Managing Partner of Bobila Walker Law and a seasoned litigator whose practice focuses on complex estate, civil, and family disputes. With a reputation for navigating high-stakes matters involving fiduciary breaches, multi-jurisdictional assets, and intricate legal frameworks, Daniel combines legal precision with strategic insight across several intersecting practice areas.
Estate, Trusts & Fiduciary Litigation
Daniel’s principal area of expertise lies in wills, trusts, and estate litigation. He has extensive experience litigating matters involving:
- Contested will challenges
- Breaches of fiduciary duty and trust
- Power of attorney disputes
- Guardianship and capacity litigation
- Dependant’s relief claims under the Succession Law Reform Act
- Complex intestacies
- Trust rectification and variation applications
He also routinely acts as an estate trustee or executor on behalf of domestic and international clients and serves as Power of Attorney for Property and Personal Care.
Passing of Accounts (Contentious & Non-Contentious)
Daniel advises beneficiaries and fiduciaries on passing of accounts applications, with a focus on tracing assets, scrutinizing expenditures, and litigating claims of misappropriation or negligent administration.
Complex Family Law & Cross-Border Litigation
Daniel brings unique expertise to family law disputes:
- High-value family litigation involving international property, hidden assets, and jurisdictional disputes between Canada and Europe.
- Advises clients through every phase of separation, divorce and related disputes.
- Handles contested and collaborative matters alike, including division of family property (from personal assets to complex business interests), child-custody and support issues under the Federal Child Support Guidelines, and spousal maintenance.
- Enforcement of prenuptial, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements, represents clients in mediations, arbitrations and trials, and manages post-judgment enforcement or variation applications to ensure court orders remain fair as circumstances change.
German-Speaking Legal Services
Fluent in German, Daniel frequently advises clients on civil litigation, probate, and estate matters with ties to German-speaking jurisdictions. He also speaks Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian, and is equipped to manage cross-border mandates involving multiple legal systems.
Professional Background
Prior to entering private practice, Daniel served as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) in Ottawa. During law school, he worked with:
- The in-house legal team at Rogers Communications
- The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Daniel regularly appears before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, including the Estates List and Commercial List.
Guardianship and Power of Attorney Disputes
Daniel Walker is a trusted Ontario litigator whose practice is devoted to adult guardianship and capacity law. Drawing on extensive courtroom experience and a deep understanding of the Substitute Decisions Act, he guides families and individuals through the complexities of contested guardianship applications with clarity, compassion and precision. Whether an urgent interim order is required to secure a vulnerable adult’s property or comprehensive preparations must be made for a full hearing, Daniel navigates every procedural step and ensures his clients know what to expect at each stage.
Estates Administration
Drawing on deep expertise in the Estates Administration Act and the Estates Act, he oversees probate applications, ensures timely compliance with statutory obligations and protects fiduciaries from personal liability. Recognizing that even straightforward estates can give rise to contested issues—whether challenges to joint-account strategies, claims under Pecore v. Pecore or disputes over executor conduct—Daniel provides proactive counsel to prevent costly delays and litigation.
Beyond routine administration, Daniel advises on the management of high-value and complex estates and trusts, including investment oversight, cross-border transfers and the settlement of debts prior to distribution. He drafts and negotiates mediation agreements in mandatory estate-dispute mediations, handles fiduciary accounting and, where necessary, advocates for clients in contested proceedings. With a focus on preserving estate value and safeguarding trustee and executor interests, Daniel delivers dependable legal counsel tailored to each client’s unique situation.
Civil and Commercial Litigation
Daniel Walker is a seasoned civil and commercial litigator who advocates for individuals, corporations and partnerships in complex business disputes. Drawing on a thorough command of Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure and decades of courtroom experience, he guides clients through high-stakes shareholder oppression and partnership breakdown claims, negotiates and litigates breaches of contract and other commercial obligations, and resolves contentious real-estate and property-ownership disputes. Whether you face allegations of defamation that threaten your reputation or professional-negligence claims that endanger your practice, Daniel marshals tailored strategies—combining vigorous trial advocacy with pragmatic settlement negotiations—to protect your interests and achieve commercially sensible outcomes. From case inception through appeal, he manages every procedural step, coordinates expert evidence, and provides clear advice so that you always understand your options and the likely path forward.
Elder Abuse & Elder Law
With extensive experience under the Substitute Decisions Act and related legislation, Daniel Walker combines proactive planning—drafting carefully tailored powers of attorney and guardianship applications—with decisive legal action to secure urgent relief where seniors’ safety or assets are at risk.
Whether you’re concerned about unexplained injuries, unauthorized financial transactions or signs of neglect in a care facility, Daniel provides clear, compassionate guidance every step of the way, coordinating with medical and financial experts to investigate allegations, freeze suspect transactions and restore decision-making authority to the vulnerable adult. His priority is ensuring that every client and family he serves obtains prompt, practical protection and peace of mind.
Whistleblower Protection & Crisis Management
Daniel provides legal support to whistleblowers, professionals, and institutions navigating:
- Professional discipline proceedings
- Matters of national security and confidentiality
- Public sector accountability under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
- International immunity and state actor litigation
With deep experience handling workplace-related and service-related human rights disputes, Daniel guides clients through every stage of the process: from initial fact-gathering and document preparation to mediation, Tribunal hearings and, if necessary, appeals. He pursues remedies ranging from financial compensation and reinstatement to public-interest orders requiring systemic policy changes. By blending pragmatic risk management with rigorous advocacy, Daniel ensures that his clients remain compliant with Canada’s shifting human rights landscape and that those who suffer discrimination obtain prompt, effective redress.
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