Overview
Further, Hunter is in demand with clients who wish to undertake a fulsome approach to their estate planning through preparing their Wills and Powers of Attorney and those who seek counsel in the administration of the estate of a loved one who has passed. Hunter also regularly advises clients on their small business needs, whether it be incorporation, share restructuring, contract review or drafting. He uses his expertise in real estate to assist his business clients in the arena of commercial leasing.
Whether an individual is on a high from signing an agreement to purchase their first home or on a low from having lost a loved one, Hunter prides himself in being a dependable resource for his clients and providing them with sound, well-rounded, and down to earth legal counsel they can understand.
Education is an important component of Hunter’s legal service delivery as he believes an educated client is a successful one. Hunter frequently presents to realty and mortgage companies, first-time home buyers, senior citizens, and banking institutions. He finds such engagements an excellent opportunity to help clients and colleagues succeed in their endeavours.
Prior to joining LMS Lawyers LLP, Hunter graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, Ontario, receiving a Dean’s Gold Key. Upon completion of his articles at a full service firm in Toronto, Hunter was called to the bar of the Law Society of Upper Canada in 2012.
Born and raised in rural West-Ottawa, Hunter, his wife and children now reside on their own farm near Carleton Place. When not acting for clients, Hunter enjoys spending time with his family, staying fit, and being active in his community.
Hunter can be reached at (613) 592-0088 ext. 605 or hgraves@lmslawyers.com.
Practice Areas
- Real Estate
- Wills & Power of Attorney
- Estate Law
- Corporate Law
Education & Qualifications
- Year of Call: 2012
- LL.B, Osgoode Hall Law School
- M.A., International Relations, Carleton University
- Hon. B.A. Political Science and History, Carleton University
Featured Work
Real Estate
- Adeptly manages a variety of transactions, assisting clients in the purchase and sale of homes, condominiums, and cottages.
- Assisted clients in purchasing a commercial property, navigating complicated title and lien issues.
- Catering to a broad spectrum of clientele, Hunter's expertise benefits everyone from first-time homebuyers to national tenants, ensuring tailored solutions for each client's unique needs.
Wills and Estates
- Meticulously crafts personalized wills and testamentary trusts, ensuring that clients' assets are distributed according to their wishes while optimizing for tax efficiency.
- Assists executors and families through the complexities of probate, assisting in valuing the estate, settling debts, and ensuring a smooth distribution of assets to beneficiaries.
- Aids clients in establishing living trusts, testamentary trusts, and special needs trusts, offering a structured and efficient way to manage and distribute assets, while often avoiding the probate process.
