Atty. Nick Esterbauer
Nick Esterbauer joined Hull & Hull as an associate in 2014 upon his call to the bar. Before joining the firm, Nick articled with us after summering at a litigation boutique specializing in family and commercial law.
Estates & More Attorney · Serving Toronto, ON · 12+ Years Experience
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About Nick Esterbauer at a Glance
Nick Esterbauer is a Partner based in Toronto, Ontario, practicing at Hull & Hull LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2014). Educated at Queen’s University, Faculty of Law J.D. (—) and Queen’s University B.A. Hons.; Certificate of Competence in French (—). Serves clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Nick Esterbauer
- Nick Esterbauer joined Hull & Hull as an associate in 2014 upon his call to the bar
- Before joining the firm, Nick articled with us after summering at a litigation boutique specializing in family and commercial law
- Nick holds a J.D. and a B.A. (Hons.) from Queen’s University
- During law school, Nick volunteered with Queen’s Legal Aid and was a student caseworker at the Queen’s University Elder Law Clinic
- Nick has experience assisting clients with matters involving all aspects of estates, trusts, and capacity law, including will challenges, dependant’s support claims, fiduciary accounting disputes, guardianship applications, life insurance disputes, international estate administration issues, and trust claims, and has assisted the partners of the firm with matters heard by all levels of court in Canada
- Nick is the co-author of various papers and other publications, including “Moore v Sweet: Implications for Insurance and Estate Planning Professionals” (co-authored with Ian M. Hull and published in Insurance Planning, 2019), “Advising clients regarding the succession of vacation properties” (co-authored with Ian M. Hull and published in Trusts & Trustees, 2018), “Medical Assistance in Dying and Estate and Insurance Planning” (co-authored with Ian M. Hull and published in CALU InfoExchange, 2018), “Planning Considerations for Digital Assets” (co-authored with Ian M. Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag and published in the Estates, Trusts, & Pensions Journal, 2019), and the Canada Chapter of the Chambers and Partners Global Private Wealth Guide (co-authored with Ian M. Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag)
- Professional Associations and Memberships Advocates’ Society, Member Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario, Member, Estate and Elder Law Section Canadian Bar Association, Member Ontario Bar Association, Member, Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Sections Advocacy Centre for the Elderly, Member
Practice Areas Explained
Nick Esterbauer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nick Esterbauer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Toronto.
Trusts in Toronto
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Probate in Toronto
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Estate Planning & Probate in Toronto
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Power of Attorney in Toronto
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Estate & Trust Litigation in Toronto
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Toronto
Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Toronto Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Toronto-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Toronto Choose Nick Esterbauer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Nick Esterbauer's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Nick Esterbauer brings 12+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Nick Esterbauer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Toronto
A Toronto-based practice means Nick Esterbauer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Nick Esterbauer Handles in Toronto
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