Hugh S. McLellan

First Year of Call
1983

Areas of Practice
Elder Law, Wills, Estates and Trusts

Description
Hugh McLellan practices in the areas of estate litigation, estate planning and elder law.  He is a former Chairman of the Canadian Bar Association Wills and Trusts (Vancouver) section.  He is the founding ViceChair (and past Chair) of the CBA National Elder Law Section and the founding Chair of the CBA BC Elder Law Subsection.  He is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Vancouver and the U.S. National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.  He has served on various committees dealing with law reform in the areas of adult guardianship and wills and estates.  He was awarded the CBA BC Community Service award in 2004 for his involvement with mental health and elder issues.  He is the author of numerous articles on estate litigation, estate planning and elder law, co editor of Financial and Estate Planning for the Mature Client in British Columbia, a contributor to B.C. Representation Agreement Act, Adult Guardianship Act and Related Statutes and is an associate editor of the Estates and Trusts Reports. He is a frequent lecturer for various professional and community programs.