Meghan O'Neil, Trusts Attorney in the United States
Over 11 years of legal practice
Practicing trusts since 2015.
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Meghan O'Neil is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Trusts. Meghan has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at O'Neil Estate Law.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 11 years
- Known for
- Trusts
- Handles Trusts matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 11 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).
About Meghan O'Neil: Meghan O'Neil is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Trusts. Meghan has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at O'Neil Estate Law.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Meghan O'Neil
Meghan concentrates on trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Meghan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Trusts cases nationwide
Meghan takes trusts matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Meghan agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Meghan O'Neil — Over 11 years of the U.S. trusts experience
Meghan O'Neil is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Trusts. Meghan has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at O'Neil Estate Law.
Meghan O’Neil joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2016 and she became a partner in 2022. Meghan graduated with honours from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law in 2014. Prior to obtaining her law degree, Meghan graduated with a Graduate Certificate in Broadcast Journalism from Fanshawe College in 2009 and Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Windsor in 2010.
While at law school, Meghan was selected to be a teaching assistant for the Alternative Dispute Resolution course, as well as the Legal Writing and Leadership Course. Meghan was also the recipient of a Faculty of Law Fellowship in 2013, which she applied towards working at a firm focusing on estate law in her hometown of Windsor, Ontario. After completing her J.D., Meghan articled at a law firm in Oakville specializing in estate litigation, estate planning and estate administration.
Meghan holds a Trust and Estate Practitioner designation from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, of which she is a member. She is also a member of the Estate Planning Council of Toronto. Meghan frequently presents on the topics of estate planning and administration to financial institutions, community groups, as well as continuing professional development programs for the Ontario Bar Association, Women’s Law Association of Ontario, and Osgoode’s Estate Planning and Administration program.
Since her call to the Ontario Bar in 2015, Meghan has focused her legal practice in estate law, particularly in the areas of estate planning and administration. She enjoys assisting clients with a range of estate planning and administration needs, including planning for loved ones with disabilities and working with foreign counsel to deal with clients’ assets located outside Ontario or Canada. She is committed to formulating practical and cost-effective solutions to address the matters for which her clients seek her assistance.
Meghan's approach to trusts cases
Meghan O’Neil joined Mills & Mills LLP in 2016 and she became a partner in 2022. Meghan graduated with honours from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law in 2014. Prior to obtaining her law degree, Meghan graduated with a Graduate Certificate in Broadcast Journalism from Fanshawe College in 2009 and Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Windsor in 2010. While at law school, Meghan was…
Clients Meghan works with
Meghan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for trusts matters in the United States.
Credentials
Meghan O'Neil's legal education and bar admissions
University of Ottawa
J.D. · 2014
Jurisdictions
Meghan's state bar admissions
Ontario, Law Society
2015 · ACTIVE
Meghan studied at J.D. in University of Ottawa.
Law school and academic background
Meghan completed J.D. in University of Ottawa. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Meghan runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Meghan O'Neil
Meghan has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Meghan O'Neil in the U.S.
Meghan's primary office is at Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Meghan O'Neil — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new trusts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Meghan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Meghan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Meghan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Meghan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a trusts attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many trusts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Meghan
Meghan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in trusts practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every trusts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Meghan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Meghan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many trusts practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Meghan O'Neil
How much does it cost to hire Meghan for a trusts case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Meghan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Meghan offer a free consultation?
Meghan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Meghan's office. Some trusts attorneys offer free consults — check Meghan's current terms during booking.
How long do trusts cases in this state typically take?
Simple trusts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Meghan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Meghan take my case if I'm outside the area?
Meghan evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Meghan's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Meghan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Meghan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Meghan accepting new trusts clients right now?
Meghan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.