William B. Millard - Kalamazoo, MI
Attorney at DeMent & Marquardt, PLC
Estate Planning and Administration Lawyers in Kalamazoo, MI
211 East Water Street Suite 401 Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Kalamazoo Estate Planning and Administration Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning and Administration
- Probate
- Federal Estate and Gift Taxation
- Charitable Giving
- Trust Administration and Retirement Planning
Attorney Information
Overview
William B. Millard has been practicing law with DeMent & Marquardt for nearly 25 years. Previously, he was a partner at a firm in Buffalo, New York. Bill has been an active volunteer with his church, the Boy Scouts of America, and a number of nonprofit senior living facilities. He enjoys many outdoor activities and travel. He loves spending time with his wife and two adult sons.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Recognized as a Michigan Leading Lawyer in the practice area of Trust, Will and Estate Planning Law, 2020.
- Probate and Estate Planning Certificate, Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Education
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Legal Education
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The John Marshall Law School,
Chicago,
Illinois
Juris Doctor
Honors: With Distinction
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The John Marshall Law School,
Chicago,
Illinois
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Non Legal Education
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Albion College,
Albion,
Michigan
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Biology
Major: Political Science
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Albion College,
Albion,
Michigan
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Schuitmaker, Millard, Clarke & Cooper, Attorney, 1985 - 1989
Published Works
Articles
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“Examining the Guidelines of Fiduciary Responsibilities and Liabilities”, National Business Institute, New York Probate: Beyond the Basics
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
- New York
- Florida
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York
- Illinois
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan
- State Bar of New York
- State Bar of Florida
- State Bar of Illinois
Fraternities and Sororities
- Sigma Chi
Contact
211 East Water Street
Suite 401
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269-343-2106
Fax: 269-343-2107
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.dementandmarquardt.com
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