Dentons Canada LLP is pleased to announce that Erin Lafuente has joined our Edmonton Tax Group, bringing extensive experience in wills and estates law, and commercial litigation. With specialized expertise in estate, guardianship and trustee litigation – including contested wills, capacity and dependency issues relating to estate accounting – Erin’s practice will primarily focus on wills, estates and incapacity.

“We are delighted to welcome Erin to Dentons,” said Carman McNary Q.C., Managing Partner of Dentons’ Edmonton office. “Erin’s strong relationships in Alberta coupled with her wealth of experience in wills and estate planning, and trust and estate litigation will enhance the accomplished bench strength in Edmonton.”

Erin joins a team of recognized leaders with expertise in corporate and personal tax, tax litigation, pensions, trusts & estates and wealth preservation, resource taxation, cross border and international tax planning.

“Erin adds great depth to our wills and estates practice,” says Doris Bonora, Partner in the Edmonton Tax Group. “Her enthusiasm about her practice and her extensive experience and reputation in the legal community makes her an excellent addition to the Firm and to our practice group.”

In addition to her busy law practice, Erin is active in both the legal community and the community at large. She is a highly sought-after presenter and is involved with SAGE Edmonton, an organization working to enhance quality of life for senior citizens. As well, she provides pro bono legal counsel to various organizations and charities, including the Edmonton Community Legal Centre and the Walk to Remember.