RWK Goodman’s broad practice spans will and estate administration, estate planning, capacity-related matters, trust accounting and probate issues. Edward Vidnes oversees the wills, probate and incapacity practices, often acting for high-net worth clients. Co-head Mandy Casavant focuses on digital assets, particularly within the context of succession planning. James McNeile has extensive experience in international matters, particularly estate planning, trusts and tax planning matters.  Amanda Noyce often handles contentious work, while Cherry Stuckey specialises in estate planning.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very knowledgeable team with a broad range of skills, which is invaluable. There will always be someone who knows the answer to even the most obscure technical question! the team have a great approach to clients and really care about putting clients first. Great local presence too.’
  • ‘Edward Vidnes is always fantastic in his dealings with any client, it's important to him to get to know the client and to really understand what their objectives are, and is totally proactive in his approach to clients. Extremely knowledgeable but also very personable, which is an important combination when dealing with people.'

  • ‘The approachability of the team is a key factor, being friendly, sympathetic and yet very practical. I always feel that that they deliver a very personal service.’

  • ‘Edward Vidnes is my go-to person in this busy team . Forever approachable, interested, attentive to the situation and yet with an appropriate sense of humour. Ed realises that it's not all about the money and that the client always comes first.’

Practice head

Edward Vidnes; Mandy Casavant

Other key lawyers

James McNeile; Amanda Noyce; Cherry Stuckey