about

Tina Garbas-Tyrrell, JD, TEP, earned her Honours Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2005, majoring in English and Philosophy. She then obtained her Juris Doctor from Queen's University in 2008. After being called to the Bar of Ontario in 2009, Tina spent the first nine years of her career at a mid-sized law firm in Ottawa. In January 2018, she founded TGT Law.


Since 2013, Tina has focused exclusively on Wills and Estates Law. She is dedicated to delivering clear, concise, and effective legal drafting, with a strong commitment to ensuring her clients feel safe, understood, and respected. Tina is dedicated to providing compassionate, affordable, and knowledgeable service to clients across Ontario.


Tina is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She stays updated on legal changes that affect her clients, and in 2021, she earned her TEP (Trust and Estate Practitioner) designation from STEP.


TGT Law respects the diversity of its clients, and we strive to provide service that aligns with our clients' identities, beliefs, and cultures.

SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS


WILL AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY DRAFTING

You spend your lifetime accumulating your wealth and doing everything you can to ensure the security of your family. Having a valid Will and Powers of Attorney in place provides you with the peace of knowing that your affairs are in order, no matter what happens.


TGT Law works alongside our clients to draft clear, concise documents that reflect their priorities and best interests. We offer this service both virtually and in person, allowing us to assist clients across Ontario. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our clients understand every clause in their Will and Powers of Attorney and have had every one of their questions answered to their satisfaction


Whether our clients need simple or complex documents, our level of care and attention is always the same, and every client is treated with the same respect.


If you choose to retain TGT Law to draft your Will and Powers of Attorney, you can expect the following process:

  • We will provide you with an intake questionnaire and ask you to review and complete it before our first meeting.
  • We will meet virtually or in person to determine the scope of your needs.
  • During the first meeting, we will review the questionnaire with you, determine the nature of billing (flat rate or hourly billing), review our retainer agreement with you, and work with you to determine your drafting instructions.
  • We will draft documents based on the information gathered in the first meeting and provide you with the drafts for your review.
  • You will provide feedback on the drafts, and we will edit the documents until we both arrive at final documents that accurately reflect your needs.
  • We will meet with you virtually or in person once again to sign the documents.
  • After the final meeting we will send you your original documents, a reporting letter, and a final invoice.

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

Being appointed as an Estate Trustee (also commonly referred to as an “Executor/Executrix”) comes with many responsibilities, which can often be overwhelming, stressful, and confusing. This is particularly true if you are dealing with the loss of a loved one.


TGT Law is proud to offer compassionate, efficient, and experienced legal assistance to Estate Trustees. We also provide this service virtually or in person, from beginning to end, so we can assist clients who are anywhere in Ontario. We strive to minimize stress and expenses for Estate Trustees.


If you choose to retain TGT Law to assist you with estate administration, you can expect the following process:

  • We will meet virtually or in person to determine the scope of your needs. We will negotiate fees for services and sign a retainer agreement laying out the nature of services to be provided. TGT Law assists clients with everything from obtaining a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (formerly known as “probate”), realizing estate assets, completing estate accounting, to performing interim and final distributions of the estate.
  • At every milestone of the estate administration process we will report to you, advising of what has been done and what remains to be done.
  • At the end of our involvement in the process, we will provide you with a final report and invoice.

SERVICES FOR LAWYERS

fREELANCE DRAFTING

Many lawyers, whether sole practitioners or members of national firms, encounter challenges with managing a substantial client load while striving to provide prompt and high-quality service. Moreover, while some firms offer services in the areas of Wills and Estates Law, this may not always align with their core expertise.

At TGT Law, we empathize with these challenges and offer tailored freelance services designed to support lawyers and firms throughout Ontario. With fifteen years’ experience in Wills and Estates Law, we collaborate closely with our clients to ensure swift, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.

Our dedication to excellence and our personalized approach ensure that every file is handled with expertise and care. If you're seeking support in these areas, we invite you to connect with us. We may be able to work together to meet your clients' expectations and achieve optimal outcomes.


If you choose to retain TGT Law for freelance work, you can expect the following process:

  • We will meet virtually or in person to determine the scope of your needs. We will negotiate fees for services and sign a retainer agreement laying out the nature of services to be provided.
  • TGT Law will not enter into a freelance agreement with a sole practitioner or firm that does not already practice in the area of law for which we are providing services. You must ensure that you are able to provide your client with appropriate legal advice. TGT Law’s role is to work with you to lessen your workload and ease time constraints.
  • At the outset of the retainer, TGT Law will review your client intake questionnaire, and we will agree on what information is required in order for TGT Law to draft documents on your behalf. TGT Law is happy to use our own precedents or your precedents, pending the approval of both parties.
  • Upon receipt of the required intake information, TGT Law will draft the necessary documents based on your instructions.
  • In the case of Wills and Power of Attorney files, TGT Law will provide: drafts of Wills and Powers of Attorney in Word and PDF (PDFs marked “draft” so that they can be sent to your client immediately), draft Affidavit(s) of Execution, draft Direction for Powers of Attorney, draft reporting letter to your client(s), and our invoice. Any missing client information will be highlighted for your ease of reference.

FEES

TGT Law strives to provide excellent, client-focused legal service at affordable rates. We offer both flat-rate and hourly rate services:


will and powers of attorney drafting

$600.00 + HST – Simple Will and Powers of Attorney (for Property and Personal Care) for an individual.

$1,000.00 + HST – Simple Wills and Powers of Attorney (for Property and Personal Care) for a couple.


Complicated wills are billed based on Tina’s hourly rate (currently $300.00 per hour). Tina and the client will agree during the initial consultation whether the requested will is simple or complicated.

estate administration

All Estate work is billed based on Tina’s hourly rate (currently $300.00 per hour).


FREELANCE WORK

Fees for freelance work are negotiated on an individual client basis.

DISCOUNTS

TGT Law is pleased to offer a 20% discount on all services to first responders and all members of the Canadian Forces, before applicable taxes. TGT Law is a proud member of the CF Appreciation Program.

DISCLAIMER


All prices and discounts are subject to change without notice. Discounts cannot be combined. TGT Law is also partnered with various EAP programs; if multiple potential discounts could apply to an individual, the highest individual discount will apply.