Alida Malherbe

Alida Malherbe is an Associate in the Business Group at Watson Goepel with a practice focused on Wills, Estates & Trusts.

She assists clients with all aspects of estate planning, including wills, trusts, and related matters, providing clear, practical, and responsive advice. She also guides clients through the probate process with empathy and care, recognizing the emotional challenges of grief and the complexities that can arise during estate administration. She believes that great legal service begins with listening, learning, and adapting and she remains committed to growing her expertise to better serve those who rely on her.

Alida holds a Master’s degree in Estate Law and brings a pragmatic, client-focused perspective to her work. Her experience across multiple legal systems has strengthened her ability to deliver clear communication and practical solutions.

Alida began her legal career in South Africa, where she practiced for 11 years before relocating to Vancouver with her family and qualifying to practice in Canada. While completing her requalification through the National Committee on Accreditation, she gained valuable experience working as a paralegal at a leading North Shore law firm.

She is fluent in both English and Afrikaans.

When Alida is not practicing law, she’s a devoted mother who can usually be found cheering from the sidelines of a sports field or chasing the action at the local bike track. Supporting her kids’ passions is one of her greatest joys.

Education

• LL. B, University of Stellenbosch, 2006
• LL.M (Estate Law), University of Pretoria, 2015
• Certificate of Qualification, National Committee of Accreditation, Federation of Law Societies of Canada, 2025

Bar

• British Columbia, 2026
• South Africa, 2010

Professional and Community Affiliations

• Member, Law Society of British Columbia
• Member, Canadian Bar Association
• Member of the  Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners