Michelle Dion

Partner and Notary

Montréal
MDion@blg.com
514.954.2565

Michelle Dion focuses her practice on the law of persons and the drafting of wills, testamentary trusts and protective mandates in connection with her clients' personal and estate planning. She participates in the drafting of deeds establishing inter vivos trusts, working in conjunction with our tax law team, and she also advises and assists liquidators in the liquidation of successions.

In non-contentious proceedings, Michelle handles matters such as:

  • probate of wills 
  • applications for letters of verification
  • appointment of dative tutors 
  • constitution of tutorship councils to minor children

In protective supervision matters, she processes applications for the homologation of protective mandates and the institution of protective supervision.

Beyond our Walls

Professional Involvement

  • Member, Association de planification fiscale et financière
  • Lecturer, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)

Awards & Recognitions

  • Recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada (Trusts and Estates)

Bar Admission & Education

  • Québec, 2015
  • Régimes de protection, Chambre des notaires du Quebec, 2015 (covering the execution before notaries of non-contentious proceedings for the institution or review of protective supervision and the processing of mandates of individuals in the event of their incapacity)
  • Diploma in notarial law, Université de Montréal, 2013-2014
  • Bachelor of Laws, Université de Montréal, 2013
  • STEP, (Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners) training program