
Notary and Legal Advisor
Alessandro Tortis
- QC
Alessandro Tortis, B.A., LL.B., DDN., CLA, is a Civil Law Notary, Title Attorney, and Canadian Legal Advisor specializing in domestic estate planning, cross-border succession, trusts, and estate administration involving Canadian and U.S. assets. With experience in real estate, tax and estate planning, and cross-border legal matters, he advises individuals, families, professionals, and business owners on wills, trusts, incapacity planning, asset protection, and wealth transfer. Known for his professionalism and attention to detail, Alessandro provides practical, tailored solutions to complex legal matters.
Notary and Legal Advisor
Biography
Alessandro Tortis, B.A., LL.B., DDN., CLA, is a Civil Law Notary, Title Attorney, and Canadian Legal Advisor whose practice focuses on domestic estate planning, cross-border succession, trusts, and estate administration involving Canadian and U.S. assets.
He advises individuals, families, professionals, and business owners on multi-jurisdictional estate planning, U.S. real estate ownership, incapacity planning, probate avoidance, and the preservation and transfer of family wealth. Alessandro works closely with clients to develop coordinated Canadian and U.S. estate plans designed to minimize cross-border complications, manage tax exposure, and protect family assets.
His practice encompasses wills, mandates, trusts, estate settlements, real estate title matters, and tailored asset protection strategies. He brings a comprehensive understanding of the legal and practical considerations arising when estates and assets span multiple jurisdictions.
In private practice since 2014, Alessandro initially established his own practice focusing on real estate and domestic estate planning. He subsequently joined an international law firm serving high-net-worth individuals and families in matters involving domestic and cross-border taxation, estate planning, immigration, and real estate. In that role, he worked closely with U.S. and Canadian attorneys and notaries on complex cross-border matters, developing a practical and coordinated approach to multi-jurisdictional legal planning.
Known for his professionalism, meticulous attention to detail, and client-focused approach, Alessandro is committed to making complex legal matters understandable and manageable. He combines technical legal knowledge with practical advice to help clients make informed decisions and achieve their long-term personal, family, and wealth-planning objectives.