Top Estate Lawyers Near Me in Ann Arbor Area

William G. Tishkoff is the owner and principal of Tishkoff PLC, a boutique litigation law firm specializing in commercial litigation, business law, contracts, employment, personal injury and bankruptcy. Tishkoff proudly serves clients across the country and has established an exceptional record of results.. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 8, 1960. He earned his B.A. from Wesleyan University, with highest honors, in 1982. Mr. Tishkoff earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1991. He continues to be an active member of the State Bar of Michigan. Mr. Tishkoff is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and Washtenaw Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Tishkoff is rated AV Preeminent* by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating, and is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. He is an established litigator with extensive experience and major victories in jury and bench trials in Michigan and across the United States.

Sarah Prosser is an attorney with the Mitzel Law Group PLC serving clients in the Ann Arbor community and greater Detroit Metro. She is also licensed to practice law in Florida.

Problem solving is what I do.  Whether you are experiencing financial or family issues, I am here to listen and provide practical advice and solutions.

Peter was born and raised in Ann Arbor and deeply values his ties to the local community. In 2018, Peter merged his Ann Arbor law firm, The Law Offices of Peter C. Clark, PLC, into Ferguson Widmayer & Clark PC where he now operates as a Principal/Shareholder. Peter practices in the areas of estate planning (to include high-value taxable estates), trust and estate administration, business planning, and real estate. Peter also devotes a large amount of time to special needs estate planning, both in the representation of families with members who have special needs and also through educating other professionals involved in special needs services. Peter is a highly skilled and trusted counselor who chose his areas of practice based on his love for building relationships with clients, helping to simplify complicated situations, and providing clients with peace of mind.. Prior to entering private practice in 2015, Peter was a commissioned officer/attorney in the United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG Corps). As an active duty JAG attorney, Peter served in a multitude of roles to include Chief of Legal Client Services-Fort Bliss, TX, Senior Trial Counsel-Fort Bliss, Military Magistrate- Fort Bliss, Special Assistant United States Attorney- Western District of Texas, El Paso, and the sole active duty JAG attorney for the State of Michigan. Peter has also worked in the Office of General Counsel of the Army- Pentagon, the United States Attorney’s Office- Detroit, and the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office- Detroit. Before becoming an officer in the Army and an attorney, Peter owned a multifaceted music business in downtown Ann Arbor that included a retail store, recording studios, a recording label, and event management.. In addition to practicing law in Ann Arbor, Peter enjoys being involved in numerous local organizations. He serves as Co-Chair of the Washtenaw County Bar Association’s Solo and Small Firm section and is a member of the Estate Planning, Business, and Real Estate sections. Peter is also heavily involved in several local charitable organizations to include serving as a Director for Ann Arbor’s Community Action Network (a large non-profit organization operating multiple community centers in Ann Arbor) and membership in Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation’s Network of Professional Advisors.. Peter lives in Ann Arbor with his wife Leah, a special education teacher, and their two daughters. When not practicing law or spending time with family, Peter indulges in his love for art and music.. “I find great satisfaction in serving people within my community and helping them obtain the peace of mind that a well-designed estate plan provides. I love getting to know my clients and providing them with effective and efficient solutions to their concerns. When difficult times arise, I find it meaningful to be there to help people through what I know can be a very stressful experience.  I’m mindful of that and want to help my clients navigate the whatever legal issues they are facing so they can focus on what is most important in life- family and other loved ones.”

Perez Legal is an innovative, client-centered law firm with a demonstrated passion for serving families.. We help families prepare for periods of disability, navigate end of life issues, protect and provide for children, preserve the value of their estate, and reduce the likelihood of in-family disputes.. We are committed to providing clients with a simple, consistent, low-stress legal experience with a transparent, project-based fee structure and no billable hours.. We focus on estate planning and business formation, but Perez Legal ultimately desires to become your family's trusted, personal legal counselor. No matter the situation, we would be honored to be the first attorney that your family contacts when in need.

Noah Harden concentrates his practice on estate planning, trust and estate administration, business planning and non-profit and charitable organizations. He is an ICLE contributor and a frequent lecturer and published author on topics surrounding estate planning, trust administration and tax planning.

My law practice is web-based or virtual, which allows me to avoid the usual overhead that brick-and-mortar law firms have thereby allowing me to offer lower fees. Many clients appreciate not having to leave work or home to meet with an attorney for their estate planning needs! I meet with my clients via web/video conferences and through a secure portal on my website for secure communications.   I am so happy to provide Michigan residents  their estate plans in this convenient manner. To learn more about me and my services, please visit my website at or email me at !

My financial planning background helps me plan estates while understanding my clients' overall financial picture.. My business background and MBA helps me advise businesses with an appreciation for my client's overall business challenges.. My hobbies are golf, reading, community service and taking walks with my wife.

Mara Kent is an attorney who specializes in estate planning, probate, trust administration, prenuptial planning, adoption, elder law and long-term care planning, as well as business and contracts law.  Mara is a 1993 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1996 graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where she graduated summa cum laude and second in her law school class.  Mara is also a Senior Professor Emerita at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, and she continues to teach there as a visiting professor.  Mara and her husband Tom are natives of Ann Arbor, Michigan, where they raise their two daughters.  Mara enjoys running, painting, and being outside in nature.

I obtained my Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 2003 and my juris doctor from Michigan State University College of Law in 2006.  I am currently a member in good standing in the Michigan State Bar and a member of the Washtenaw County Bar Association.  I am a partner at Cramer, Minock & Sweeney, P.L.C. in Ann Arbor, Michigan where I work as a general practice attorney with my primary focus in Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Business law.

I love what I do and I enjoy life!  Having chosen to focus my practice on estate planning and probate law, I have the privilege of being instrumental in processes that help individuals resolve life concerns through estate planning and probate assistance.  I believe that proper planning produces peace of mind.  My goal is to give that gift to each client of mine.. Personally, I love my family.  I also enjoy all sports involving the University of Michigan.  Go blue!  I look forward to speaking with you.

I believe the law is a "helping profession" and my job is to protect my clients and help solve their problems. One of my early influences was the great American novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee. I was inspired by the strength of character of Atticus Fitch. To this day, I believe the law is a noble calling and requires a practitioner to be an example of good character to his/her community. Certainly being a parent, grandparent, and spouse have been the crucible experiences of my life. I also take great stock in attending two wonderful universities, The University of Michigan and Wayne State University.. Traveling and reading are my favorite hobbies which, together with a strong liberal arts and legal education, have contributed to a broad world view of people and their experiences.. I am an active Rotarian and charter member of Ann Arbor Rotary West.  I'm also pleased to serve on a district committee for the Rotary Foundation as scholarship chair.. Over the years I have represented a wide variety of clients and appreciate the opportunity to assist with solving each client’s legal concerns.

I am the founder of Suzanne R. Fanning, PLLC in Ann Arbor, Michigan and have over 20 years of legal experience.  I concentrate my practice exclusively in the area of probate, trusts and estates. I graduated from the University of Bristol in England in 1991, with a BA with Honors in History. I subsequently obtained my law degree from Wayne State Law School in 1996.  I am a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Washtenaw County Bar Association. I served as co-chair of the Washtenaw County Bar Association Probate and Estate Section from 2012-2013 and 2013-2014, after being elected to that position by my peers.  I am frequently appointed as a Guardian Ad Litem by the Washtenaw County Probate Court in Ann Arbor, and have also been appointed as an independent Guardian, Conservator and Trustee.. A seasoned litigator, I have significant experience and knowledge to successfully guide clients through the difficult process of a probate court action, whether it is necessary to contest a trust or will, challenge a fiduciary improperly performing his or her duties or bring a contested guardianship. I know that these cases involve, not only important legal issues, but often difficult family dynamics and significant stress. My counsel and legal acumen is invaluable in addressing all aspects of a litigated matter.. I am also an accomplished trust and estate planner and can effectively create a comprehensive plan, giving clients the comfort of knowing that they have ensured security for their children and family.. Suzanne R. Fanning PLLC is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan just steps from the Washtenaw County courthouse. I routinely practice in Washtenaw, Wayne, Monroe, Livingston, Genesee and Lenawee counties. However, I regularly travel throughout Michigan to represent clients.

I am Paul Fessler, founder of Fessler Law, P.C. I am dedicated to assisting you with your legal issue, whether it involves family law, business law, real estate law or probate and estate planning. I serve clients in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and all surrounding areas.. Your goals are my goals, and I will work diligently to help you achieve your best possible outcome. Additionally, I am committed to straightforward, open communication. The advice I offer is always candid and realistic, and I will let you know exactly what is happening in your case — enabling you to make prudent decisions at every step of the way.. Clients take comfort in my accessible, straightforward approach to the law. I am not interested in scorched-earth litigation; rather, I seek practical solutions that are satisfying and reasonable.. When you are looking for a lawyer, it is essential to find someone with a deep knowledge of the law. I have more than 15 years of experience helping clients achieve satisfying legal solutions, and I place a strong focus on continuing education. Therefore, you can take comfort in the fact that my knowledge is not only thorough but also up to date.

I am an Estate Planning Attorney with substantial experience in the related areas of Elder Law, Tax Planning, and Nonprofits. My holistic philosophy focuses on:• big picture goals and family dynamics,• the needs of individual beneficiaries,• detailed guidance in planning for all types of assets, and• tax efficiency.. The most rewarding part of my job is helping clients fulfill their goals and create their own legacy. I have helped clients put protections in place for minor children, adult children, spouses and unmarried partners, animal companions, aging parents, and loved ones with disabilities. I have helped clients navigate and plan for harmony within the context of blended families, share the family cottage with extended family for successive generations, and protect the inheritance of loved ones who may need assistance with managing finances. With a master's degree in Tax Law, I approach all planning with an eye towards tax efficiency, and being active in the nonprofit sector myself, I appreciate the importance of charitable legacy.. I am active within the estate planning community, including as a member of the adjunct faculty at Wayne State University Law School, a member of the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and as a contributor to the Institute of Continuing Legal Education.. A significant portion of my practice involves crafting Trusts for animal companions ("Pet Trusts"), and I frequently speak and write on this topic for community groups, law students, and other lawyers. I also enjoy assisting animal-related charities with qualifying for and maintaining tax-exempt status. I'm proud to be an "Animal Friendly Attorney" and devote substantial time to serving as vice president of Attorneys for Animals and a board director of Barn Sanctuary. I was named to Crain's list of Notable Women in Nonprofits in 2018 for my work in the nonprofit sector, and also serve on the Council of the Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. While I am licensed to practice in Michigan and Florida, I am also available for consultation to assist with Pet Trust provisions for estate planning attorneys nationwide.. I have been recognized for these contributions to the legal and wider communities by Michigan Lawyers Weekly (Up & Coming Lawyers), Super Lawyers (Rising Stars), and the National Law Review (Go-To Thought Leader).

I am a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School (1998) and the University of Michigan (1991). Prior to entering private practice, I worked as a Referee for the Washtenaw County Friend of the Court for fourteen years (2002-2016). I am past co-chair of the Washtenaw County Bar Association Family Law Section (2019-2021). My current practice is focused on parenting facilitation and estate planning.

Experienced attorney Jay Mukerji is a civil law and personal injury attorney practicing under the trade name Arbor Law PLLC in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With a focus in Personal Injury, Real Estate, and Estate Planning, Jay is committed to providing his clients with personalized attention and finding the best solutions to their legal needs. He takes the time to listen to his clients' needs and works towards their goals tirelessly.. As an experienced automobile accident attorney and trucking accident lawyer, he is dedicated to helping his clients receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries. He is a humble and empathetic injury attorney who understands the financial and emotional burdens that his clients face after an automobile accident or trucking accident. Jay also handles other civil law matters such as Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law, and Estate Planning.

Experienced Ann Arbor-based attorney focusing on estate planning, trusts (revocable, charitable, education and special needs), wills, powers of attorney, advance medical care directives, living wills, probate administration, business formation, business counseling and business succession planning. I provide most legal services on a fixed-fee basis, so clients can know what the final cost will be before we begin. I offer an initial consultation with no fee or obligation. Evening hours available upon request.

Excellent, knowledgeable, compassionate attorneys are not born--they are made, and their achievement is recognized by their peers.  I received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Law Review of Wayne State's Law School and the Michiganian of the Year Award from the Detroit News.  I have taught Family Law in the evening at Wayne State's Law School for 13 years now as an adjunct professor and have practiced law for 32 years in the areas of real estate, business law, family law, construction law, litigation, and appeals.  I prevailed in the now famous Baby Jessica case where the U of M Law School's Child Advocacy Clinic was my opponent and have handled almost 30 appeals (including an important case under the ADA in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, where I prevailed).  I obtained a jury verdict of over $1M in a First Amendment case and a significant jury verdict in a securities fraud case (both in federal court).   I have authored approximately 15 scholarly articles that were published by  the Wayne Law Review in the areas of property tax, real estate, trusts and estates, and family law.  Many more of my articles were published by the Washtenaw County Bar Association (including a series on foreclosure law).  I was a member of the Saline School Board for 12 years and served on the Saline Tax Board of Review as well as the Representative Assembly of the Bar Association. Our firm, Faupel Law, P.C., just celebrated its 25th anniversary, and before founding that firm, I worked for several very successful Detroit-area firms where I received excellent training from the best.  Besides me, our firm consists of  two associate attorneys, Sandy Musser and Dan Ferency (who both worked with area circuit court judges before joining our firm), and Tony Hart, who is an attorney experienced in sophisticated business transactions; tax appeals and tax planning; and estate planning from the simplest plan to the more exotic.  In addition to having his law degree and having worked as a CPA, Tony also has a master of laws degree in Tax.   If you are cruising the internet looking for an attorney, look no further than Faupel Law, P.C.

David is the father of twin daughters, and in July of 2013, he was blessed with two more daughters through his marriage with Stephanie Stimpson. His family currently resides in Tecumseh, Michigan, located in the northeastern portion of Lenawee County. He is a founding partner in the previous existing law firm of Bruce, Calkins & Stimpson PLLC, and branched off to form his own company Stimpson& Associates, P.C.. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo and his Bachelor of Science from Eastern Michigan University.. David was elected to the Lenawee County Commission in 2004 and currently serves as the commission’s chairman and a member of the Criminal Justice Committee, overseeing the finical operations of the county: Sheriff Department, Circuit, Probate and District Courts, Prosecuting Attorney’s office, Emergency Management Department, Medical Examiner, Maurice Spears Juvenile Campus, and Community Corrections Departments; a member of the Human Services Committee, a member of the Physical Resources Committee, a member of the Information Technology Committee, and a member of the Economic Development Corporation, Labor Negotiations, Local Finance Authority Board for the City of Tecumseh, and the CDBG Loan Approval Panel.. Dave participates in several organizations outside of the county and legal community. He is a member and past president of the Lenawee, Hillsdale and Jackson County Community Action Agency, past president of the Tecumseh Kiwanis Club, past Chairman of the Michigan Association of Counties Human Service Committee and member of the State of Michigan Out of State Placement Task Force and Michigan Child Welfare task force. He has testified before the Michigan Senate, was a member of the Lenawee County Library Board, Tecumseh Downtown Development Authority, Lenawee Economic Development Corporation, Lenawee County Land Bank, Lenawee County Brownfield Authority and many more national, state and local organizations throughout his career. His firm continues to follow his community spirit by volunteering and participating in 4-H, little league, and youth soccer.. His participation throughout Lenawee County and the Michigan Association of Counties has afforded him many opportunities to develop and participate in many areas of the State’s Juvenile Justice System and child welfare has written rules and comments for the Michigan Indigent Defense Council. His involvements with the community and various areas of the legal system have enhanced his ability to represent clients with the perspective of a practitioner, family man, and leader in the community.

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Attorney in private practice, licensed with the State Bar of Michigan and the Federal Court of the Eastern District of Michigan since 1975.. My law practice evolved from a general legal family practice focused primarily on probate and estate planning using individual and joint revocable grantor trusts, probate avoidance, and special needs trusts. I utilized various trust funding methods, and advised clients as to alternative distribution plans to address disabled or spendthrift heirs. When appropriate I used various wealth transfer methods such as irrevocable life insurance trusts. I dealt with a variety of asset issues such as out of state property and family-owned businesses. Part of the practice was as attorney for probated estates from the filing of probate, counseling personal representatives and heirs, and addressing tax issues, through the ultimate distribution of the estate. I also worked with and received referrals from financial and wealth management professionals.In all I have so far handled nearly 3500 trust and probate files since 1975.Formerly the senior partner of Sharp & Drukis in Ypsilanti, Michigan, founder and owner of the Great Lakes Legal Clinic in Flint Michigan and the Michigan Law Clinic in Wayne, Michigan.Prior to law school I worked as a regional office manager at Manulife Insurance in Comstock, Michigan, dealing in pension plan administration.. Writing History: Author of legal self-help texts on trusts, probate, family law and estate planning.. Living Trusts for Everyone:Why a will is not the way to avoid probate, protect heirs, and settle estates (Second edition) 2017. Allworth Press. (First Edition 2010.)How to Avoid Probate for Everyone:Protecting Your Estate for Your Loved Ones. Allworth Press 2020.Settling Estates for Everyone:A Practical Guide and Action Plan to Handle Assets, Benefits, Taxes, Debts, Minors and Much More. (Completed, to be published February 1, 2022.)Estate Planning from the Heart for Everyone: How to benefit your loved ones, understand wills and trusts, avoid family conflicts, let go of what’s not needed, and more. (Working title, to be released February 1st 2023.)Also the author of Winning the Divorce War and the Award winning mystery No Regrets, No Remorse. Education:Wayne State University School of Law Juris DoctorUniversity of Michigan Law School transfer credits(I attended these law schools simultaneously)Western Michigan University Bachelor of Business AdministrationFlint Northwestern High School

"Ms. Longo is seen as the pre-eminent appellate lawyer in our community, and with good reason. She combines keen analysis, excellent writing skills, and common-sense advocacy to make her effective. She is my "go-to" appellate resource in my own practice, and I am happy to endorse her.". Ms. Longo has practiced as an appellate attorney in Michigan for over 20 years, focusing almost exclusively on civil appeals in the Michigan courts for cases involving the UCC, contracts, family law, including custody and child support, property law and zoning, municipal regulation, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, among others issues.. Ms. Longo was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1989 and is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Prior to private practice, she worked as a staff attorney with the Michigan Court of Appeals and as a judicial intern with the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.. Ms. Longo holds a JD from The Ohio State University College of Law (now Moritz College of Law) and a Master’s Degree in Political Science with an emphasis on American Constitutional Law and American Judicial Politics. Following law school, she attended the Ph.D. Program in Urban, Technological and Environmental Planning at the University of Michigan. In conjunction with that program, she designed and taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Eastern Michigan University in property law, law and urban planning, and law and aesthetics.. Ms. Longo is also a mixed media artist and donates pieces for various local charity events including the Circle of Art (a benefit for Foodgatherers), the Bar Revue (a benefit for Southeastern Michigan Legal Aid), the summer reading program benefit for Ann Arbor Public Library, Avalon Housing, and more.