Halifax lawyer Madeleine Coats has become a certified Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), following the completion of membership requirements for the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (“STEP”). STEP is a global professional body, with more than 21,000 members comprising lawyers, accountants, trustees and other practitioners that help families plan for their futures.
By Tyana Caplan & Jennifer Taylor Update: This article was originally published on January 6, 2025. It has since been updated to reflect new information. Halfway through 2025, the implementation…
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