Best Edmonton, Alberta Trusts and Estates Lawyers

Deb Lister enjoys a litigation practice, representing clients in a wide range of industry sectors. Her breadth of expertise has earned her recognition as a Best Lawyer in Canada for the past 7 years in a number of areas, including corporate and commercial litigation, insurance law, and trusts and estates. Deb has a particular interest in shareholder disputes, director’s liability and corporate governance matters, contract law, professional liability claims and insurance law, both covera...

Kayla Thompson is a partner at Duncan Craig LLP in Edmonton, Alberta, and practises in the firm’s Estates Solutions practice group and a designated Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) . Her recognized practice areas include Trusts and Estates. Kayla advises individuals, families, retirees, business owners, and others on estate planning, estate administration, and trust matters. She also assists owner-managers with planning for the orderly transition of a family business. Kayla provides ...

Dane specializes in corporate and personal tax planning, along with estate planning, administration and negotiation. Prior to joining Felesky Flynn, Dane practiced employment law at an Alberta-based firm. He holds his Bachelor of Laws with distinction from the University of Alberta. Dane has been ranked as a featured Leading Lawyer in both Corporate Tax and Estate & Personal Tax Planning – Estate & Tax Planning by Canadian Lexpert®. An astute listener, Dane finds great fulfi...

Karen is an experienced senior lawyer who articled with the Ontario Court of Appeal to the Chief Justice of Ontario and practiced with a large law firm in Toronto. She joined Parlee McLaws in 1993. Her main area of practice is civil litigation with a strong emphasis on professional regulatory work. Karen has a diverse background working with a variety of clients and acts on behalf of numerous colleges and associations (including the Alberta College of Social Workers) as lead legal counsel, an...

Andrea Luft is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Trusts and Estates. Andrea practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea Luft since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Andrea Luft is held by other lawyers.

Fiona Ellington is a lawyer and partner at Duncan Craig LLP in Edmonton, Alberta. Her practice includes Corporate and Commercial Litigation , Trusts and Estates , insurance and risk management , estate litigation, and surface rights matters. In Fiona’s Own Words: “I choose to believe that all problems can be solved. For most people, conflict on some level is inevitable during their lifetime, and it arises in different, often unexpected ways. Some people are comfortable with the di...

Joseph Yurkovich is a native Edmontonian and a corporate tax lawyer focusing on M&A and tax efficient structures, including limited partnerships with pension investors. Over 40 years of practice, he has assisted drafting of Alberta legislation for ULCs, other corporate law issues and automobile vicarious liability, and advised clients on corporate governance issues, successful take-over bid and shareholder proposals. Apart from his secondment to the tax group of an international accountin...

Sandra L Hawes, K.C. is a civil litigation lawyer and one of Miller Thomson’s leading insurance and commercial litigation specialists. She is the Regional Managing Partner for Western Canada and a member of the National Executive Committee. Sandra’s practice is focused primarily on insurance defence litigation including defence of life, disability, and critical illness insurance claims; professional errors and omissions claims in a construction context; commercial insurance claims...

Michael Klaray is a lawyer with Duncan Craig LLP in Edmonton, Alberta, whose practice focuses on Trusts and Estates . He takes time to understand each client’s wishes, concerns, family circumstances, and planning priorities before developing an estate plan. Whether preparing a will that includes provisions for a child with a disability, updating a will after a death or separation, or planning the intergenerational transfer of wealth, a family farm, or a family business, Michael works wi...

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 Lea...

Crista provides sophisticated and practical legal guidance for clients and their families as they navigate life’s transitions. Her creative solutions address both legal and personal matters, leaving her clients feeling confident, informed, and in control of their futures. The leader of the firm’s estate, trust and taxation practice groups, Crista is a trusted advisor in matters of estate planning, administration, trusts and estate litigation. She was recognized in 2020 as one of C...

Maya’s clients benefit not only from her experience and skill, but also the thoughtfulness she brings to her practice. As an estate lawyer, Maya helps individuals and families craft comprehensive estate plans. This involves preparing Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives, and where necessary preparing additional documents including family trusts. She also works with executors, administrators and trust companies with estate administration duties, with the goal of bri...

Shelly is an experienced solicitor who helps businesses, family enterprises, and individuals meet their legal needs, now and for the future. Her practice focuses on corporate / commercial matters, business and succession planning, estate planning, including Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Personal Directives, family trusts, and estate administration. She is the firm’s Wills, Estates & Trusts Team Lead. Prior to entering law, Shelly worked for the Capital Health Authority and was...

Wendi Crowe’s practice focuses on tax, business succession planning, trusts and estate planning, to address the complexities of today’s families. She uses a practical, holistic and collaborative approach to assist owner-managers in achieving their business succession goals. Wendi advises clients at all stages of the business life cycle, including incorporation and ownership structure, partnership and shareholder agreements, employee profit-sharing plans and stock options, acquisit...

Disputes involving wills, trusts, and estate assets can be complicated and emotionally difficult. For more than 30 years, Helen Ward has advised family members, estate executors, personal representatives, and trust companies regarding estate disputes and related legal issues, both in and out of court. Helen assists clients in Edmonton, throughout Alberta, and across Canada with matters involving mental capacity, the interpretation of wills, conflicts between executors and beneficiaries, depen...