Lucinda E. "Lucy" Main, Trusts Attorney in the United States
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Lucinda E. "Lucy" Main is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Trusts.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Trusts
- Handles Trusts matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Toronto (Canada) (2024).
About Lucinda E. "Lucy" Main: Lucinda E. "Lucy" Main is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Trusts.
Areas of practice
Lucinda's practice areas in the U.S.
Lucinda concentrates on trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lucinda handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Trusts cases nationwide
Lucinda takes trusts matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lucinda agrees to represent you.
Biography
Lucinda E. "Lucy" Main, trusts attorney serving the U.S.
Lucinda E. "Lucy" Main is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Trusts. Lucinda works from the U.S. and takes on trusts matters across the region.
Lucy E. Main advises Canadian and international clients on a wide range of estate and trust matters, including drafting estate planning documents, establishing private charitable foundations for individuals and families, helping with the administration of estates, assisting in the setting up and maintenance of trusts and providing support to litigators in contentious matters. In 2016 she was awarded the Hoffstein Book Prize by the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) for her contributions to these areas of law.
She earned her Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation from the international Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) in 2013.
She has been an executive member of the OBA’s Tax Section and Trusts and Estates Section, and a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation’s organizing committee for the annual Ontario conference.
Lucy frequently writes and co-authors articles for Trusts and Trustees, Journal of International Tax, and Trust and Corporate Planning. In 2019, Lucy joined the editorial board of Thomson Reuters’ Taxes & Wealth Management quarterly publication. She also regularly presents at legal conferences including for STEP, CTF and American Bar Association. In 2018, she was invited to be a faculty member of the Osgoode Intensive Program in Wills and Estates.
How Lucinda handles trusts matters
Lucy E. Main advises Canadian and international clients on a wide range of estate and trust matters, including drafting estate planning documents, establishing private charitable foundations for individuals and families, helping with the administration of estates, assisting in the setting up and maintenance of trusts and providing support to litigators in contentious matters. In 2016 she was…
Who Lucinda represents
Lucinda reviews new inquiries case-by-case for trusts matters in the United States.
Recognition
Lucinda's legal honors and published work
Lucinda has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Toronto (Canada)
2024
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Toronto (Canada) (2024). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).
Locations
Lucinda E. "Lucy" Main's office in Toronto
Lucinda's primary office is at 66 Wellington Street West, Suite 4100, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Lucinda E. "Lucy" Main — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new trusts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lucinda usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Lucinda charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lucinda's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Lucinda will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a trusts attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many trusts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Lucinda
Lucinda discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in trusts practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every trusts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Lucinda confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Lucinda's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many trusts practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Lucinda E. "Lucy" Main
How much does it cost to hire Lucinda for a trusts case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lucinda walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lucinda offer a free consultation?
Lucinda charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lucinda's office. Some trusts attorneys offer free consults — check Lucinda's current terms during booking.
How long do trusts cases in this state typically take?
Simple trusts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Lucinda gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lucinda take my case if I'm outside the area?
Lucinda evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Lucinda's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Lucinda?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Lucinda will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lucinda accepting new trusts clients right now?
Lucinda's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.