Cassandra (Cassie) Taylor

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Cassie is a member of our Estates Team, where she practices in the areas of estate administration, wills, trusts, and incapacity planning. She is committed to guiding her clients through these often complex and sensitive topics with compassion and understanding.

Cassie is an affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and is working towards earning the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation through the STEP Canada Diploma in Trusts and Estates program. She is also a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Halifax Estate Planning Council. In addition, Cassie holds a Health Law and Policy Certificate of Specialization from the Health Law Institute at the Schulich School of Law and is a former member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Cassie is passionate about giving back to her community. She has volunteered with a number of community-based organizations throughout her career and continues to provide pro bono estate planning services to eligible individuals through local programs.
Outside of the office, Cassie enjoys spending time with her family, her Australian Shepherds, and her horse.

Education:

  • Juris Doctor – Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University (2016)
    • Health Law and Policy Certificate of Specialization – Health Law Institute, Schulich School of Law (2016)
  • Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Neuroscience – Dalhousie University (2012)

 

Bar Admissions:

  • Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (2017-Present)
  • Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador (2017 – 2019)

 

Professional Organizations:

  • Affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Canada
  • Member of the Canadian Bar Association
  • Member of the Halifax Estate Planning Council
  • Former Legal Representative on the Nova Scotia Health Authority Research Ethics Board

Cassandra (Cassie) Taylor's Team

Tasha Kyte

“Arcus Legal gives us the opportunity to join forces to fully service each client’s individual needs.”
– Tasha Kyte

Tasha has been serving clients in Estate Planning and Probate Administration for more than 15 years, providing paralegal services on wills, trust arrangements, probate documentation and numerous related matters. She is driven by client satisfaction. When not in the office, you can find Tasha watching her daughter’s performances and cheering her son from the hockey stands.

Ella Blyth

Working as a Legal Assistant, Ella provides a smiling face to everyone who comes through the door. She lends a helping hand to clients and her co-workers wherever possible, and loves being organised and an active problem solver. Outside of work you can find Ella creating art and also making cocktails.