Atty. Margaret E. Rintoul

Atty. Margaret E. Rintoul

When lawyers and financial advisors have complicated estate and guardianship problems, they call Margaret. Specialized work in complex, high-conflict family estate and guardianship situations, international estate administration matters, and difficult estate planning scenarios are Margaret’s chosen practice area.

48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Margaret E. Rintoul at a glance

Margaret E. Rintoul is a trusts attorney, practicing at Blaney McMurtry LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1978). Educated at University of Western Ontario (LL.B., 1976) and University of Western Ontario (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law (2026).

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  • When lawyers and financial advisors have complicated estate and guardianship problems, they call Margaret
  • Specialized work in complex, high-conflict family estate and guardianship situations, international estate administration matters, and difficult estate planning scenarios are Margaret’s chosen practice area
  • As an advocate, client counsel and as a mediator, Margaret is a problem solver, using all of the available tools to achieve solutions that work
  • When necessary, she is ready, able and willing to take matters to court, including the Court of Appeal
  • With over 40 years of experience in estate planning, litigation, and administration, and adult guardianship and power of attorney matters, Margaret draws on a wealth of technical knowledge and practical experience
  • As a mediator she uses this combination of skills to help the parties reach creative solutions that will lead to lasting results
  • As counsel, she has years of experience before the courts in effective advocacy for clients
  • As an estate planning and administration lawyer, her broad and extensive experience enables her to reach solutions quickly and effectively

Practice Areas Explained

Margaret E. Rintoul's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Margaret E. Rintoul handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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What practice areas does Margaret E. Rintoul handle?
Margaret E. Rintoul focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Margaret E. Rintoul practiced law?
Margaret E. Rintoul has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Margaret E. Rintoul go to law school?
Margaret E. Rintoul earned their education at (LL.B., 1976); (B.A., 1973); (—).
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What awards or recognition has Margaret E. Rintoul received?
Margaret E. Rintoul's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law; Best Lawyers in America — Ranked in; Best Lawyers in America — Chambers & Partners.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
University of Western Ontario
- 1976
B.A.
University of Western Ontario
- 1973
University of Windsor
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers & Partners
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Global High Net Worth Guide in Private Wealth Law (Canada)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert Canadian Legal Directory
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — as a Leading Practitioner (repeatedly recommended) in Estates & Personal Tax Planning
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1978

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