Andrew Zacharias is a litigation partner and chair of the Estate Litigation Group.  His practice is focused on estate, trust, probate, incapacity and general civil litigation. He advises and represents clients in a wide range of estate and trust disputes, including challenges involving the validity of wills, the distribution of estate property, and claims for variation under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act.

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Andrew’s work also includes applications to correct or validate wills, disputes concerning jointly held assets and powers of attorney, and court applications addressing the interpretation or effect of wills and trust documents. In addition, he assists with committee appointment applications under the Patients Property Act, trust variation applications under the Trust and Settlement Variation Act, and estate and trust administration matters, including disputes involving executor accounts and the removal or replacement of executors and trustees.

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Andrew graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Simon Fraser University in 2004 and received his Bachelor of Laws from University of Alberta in 2008. While attending law school, Andrew won the inter-school Client Counselling Competition. He was then part of the University of Alberta team in the American Bar Association Client Counselling Competition. He was also the recipient of the Maritime Law Book Award in recognition of first place standing in Professional Responsibility. After graduation, he gained invaluable trial experience acting as ad hoc counsel for the Federal Crown.

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Having grown up in Chilliwack, Andrew enjoys not only practicing law in his community but also being a part of its societies and associations. Andrew was a member of the Chilliwack Fraser Rotary Club, was on the Board of Directors of the Chilliwack Hospice Society and is a member of the Fraser Valley Estate Planning Council.

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As someone who enjoys mentoring students, it is no surprise that Andrew also enjoys coaching high school football in his spare time.

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