Atty. Michelle D. Millard
Michelle practices in all areas of trust and estate law. With over 25 years of corporate and commercial experience, she provides comprehensive solutions for clients from both estate planning and succession planning perspectives.
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Michelle D. Millard is a trusts attorney based in Edmonton, Alberta, practicing at Felesky Flynn LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Alberta (1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates, Edmonton (Canada) (2023). Serands clients in Edmonton, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
Michelle practices in all areas of trust and estate law. With over 25 years of corporate and commercial experience, she provides comprehensive solutions for clients from both estate planning and succession planning perspectives.
Michelle has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada™ as a leading lawyer in Trusts and Estates for 2024, 2022, 2021 and 2020, and was named the 2023 Trusts and Estates ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Edmonton. Michelle is also ranked as a featured Leading Lawyer in Estate & Personal Tax Planning – Estate Litigation and Estate & Tax Planning by Canadian Lexpert®.
Michelle regularly presents on estate and succession planning to clients, financial planners and insurance agents. She is also a dedicated member of her community, serving on boards for Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters and STEP Edmonton. Michelle was awarded the 2021 STEP Edmonton Volunteer of the Year award.
Shaping strong legacies for clients from Edmonton and beyond, Michelle tailors her approach to each individual’s vision.
Outside of work, she enjoys running, biking and hiking with her family and two dogs.
Credentials
- Called to the Alberta Bar, 1995
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), University of Alberta, 1994
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm), University of Alberta, 1991
Memberships & Affiliations
- Director, Society for Estate and Trust Practitioners, Edmonton Branch (STEP)
- Director, Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, Edmonton CREW Association (Commercial Real Estate Women)
- Member, Estate Planning Council of Edmonton
- Past President and Past Director, Business and Professional Women’s Chapter of Edmonton
- Past Chair, Business Law Section (North), Canadian Bar Association (Alberta)
- Past Chair, Wills & Estates Law Section (North), Canadian Bar Association (Alberta)
- Past President, Estate Planning Council
- Past Director, Edmonton CREW Association
- Past Director, The Family Centre Foundation
- Past Director, The Family Centre
- Past Director, Edmonton Junior Chamber (JayCees)
- Past Member, The Canadian Association of Gift Planners
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Why local counsel matters in Alberta
Practicing law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Edmonton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alberta state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alberta brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alberta courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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