Overview

Rutsu is a partner and the co-leader of the Estate and Wealth Advisory Group. Rutsu incorporates her knowledge of tax law, corporate law, real estate law and family law to provide her clients with holistic advice to develop practical and tax efficient estate plans for the intergenerational transfer of wealth. She advises small business owners and incorporated professionals on their corporate and business succession needs, and families and individuals on their personal estate planning needs.

After completing her articles with the firm in 2013, Rutsu joined the Estate and Wealth Advisory Group.

Rutsu has completed Parts I, II and lll of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada In-Depth Tax Course, receiving an Honorable Mention for her Year III Project.

Rutsu immigrated to Vancouver from Japan when she was three years old. Outside of work she spends her time wrangling her personal zoo of two kids, two dogs and two cats (and husband!). Rutsu has also spent time volunteering in Tanzania where she helped local women understand their human rights, property rights, inheritance rights and family law matters.

Practice Areas

• Estates & Trusts

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2013 (BC)