Nicholas P. Smith

Founding Principal, Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers, Vancouver

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Phone: (604) 631-1207
Fax: (604) 683-6953
Email: [email protected]

Year Called to Bar: 1989 (BC)

About Nicholas P. Smith

With over 30 years of experience, Nicholas P. Smith is a leading tax and trust lawyer in Vancouver, British Columbia. As a founding principal of Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers, Nick’s practice is dedicated to federal, provincial, and international tax and estate planning. He has particular expertise in owner-manager corporate reorganizations, tax structuring for business purchases and sales, business succession planning, and working extensively with trusts and tax-planned wills. Nicholas also offers strategic guidance regarding the complex 21 year deemed disposition rule affecting many trusts.

Expertise & Services

Tax and estate planning (federal, provincial, international)
Corporate reorganizations for owner-managed businesses
Tax structuring of business sales and purchases
Business succession planning
Trusts, estates, and tax-planned wills
Advising on the 21 year deemed disposition rule
Representation in tax disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency and the Province of British Columbia
Expert witness in Canadian taxation (qualified in BC Supreme Court and United States Tax Court)

Professional Recognition & Credentials

Frequent author and lecturer for professional organizations
Qualified as a Canadian tax expert in both Canadian and U.S. courts
Bachelor of Science from McGill University (Great Distinction)
Law Degree from University of British Columbia
Graduate, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants 3 year In-Depth Tax Course (1994)

Contact Nicholas P. Smith

Nicholas P. Smith welcomes inquiries regarding sophisticated tax, trust, and estate matters. Whether you are planning for your business or family, or are facing a dispute with tax authorities, Nick offers knowledgeable and strategic legal counsel customized to your needs.

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