Top Estate Planning Lawyers in Grand Rapids | 32 available

Firm: Stuart Law PLC

540 Cherry St SE , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Born and raised in West Michigan, I have a unique insight into the needs of the people within this area. I tailor my areas of practice to best maximize what my clients will need and work hard to make sure they get their desired result. When dealing with issues that intimately affect people’s lives, only the utmost care can be tolerated. That is why I strive to treat every clients case as if it were my own, to treat my clients with respect, and to work hard to get them the result they deserve.

Firm: Ledbetter.Law

1115 Taylor Avenue N, Suite 110 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

David G. Ledbetter practices in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, asset protection planning, and business planning. In addition to his Juris Doctor degree, he also holds a Masters of Law degree (LL.M.) in taxation. He has helped clients in protecting, enhancing, and transferring their family wealth for over 25 years. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan.. Mr. Ledbetter’s professional memberships include WealthCounsel, where he serves as the president of the Michigan Forum of WealthCounsel Attorneys; The Society of Financial Service Professionals, where he serves as president of the West Michigan Chapter; and the West Michigan Estate Planning Council.. Mr. Ledbetter is a frequent speaker for financial service professionals and their clients.

Firm: Miracle Law PLLC

2401 Camelot Ct. SE Ste. A , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49546

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Attorney Meaghan Miracle concentrates her practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships, estate litigation, family law. Whether developing case strategy or drafting motions or documents, she consistently delivers a high level of service to her clients.. Meaghan particularly enjoys working with families of various backgrounds as they face important milestones. “Every family should receive legal counsel tailored to meet their unique needs. My goal is to assist families in making decisions that will foster stability and align with their values.”

Firm: Hedge Life Law

4123 Embassy Drive SE , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49546

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Attorney specializing in estate planning and real estate transactions.

Firm: Rhoades McKee PC

55 Campau Avenue NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal

I have 25+ years experience in estate planning and related/overlapping areas of law including wills & trusts, advanced estate/gift tax planning, asset protection, farm/business succession planning, charitable gift planning and post-death estate and trust administration.  I have an additional law degree (Ll.M. or Masters of Law) in taxation and with that have devoted my entire career to estate planning for high net worth situations (as well as more routine/basic situations).  I usually do not charge for a preliminary consultation so you can decide whether you would like to work with me "without the meter running".

Firm: Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC

99 Monroe Avenue, NW Suite 900 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Coles Law, PLC

3501 Lake Eastbrook Blvd., SE , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49546

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I attended Michigan State University from 1986-1990 and earned a bachelor of arts degree in accounting. I then went on to obtain my law degree in 1993 from Indiana University (ranked among the top 20 law schools in the country). After graduating, I moved to Grand Rapids and have been practicing law there for over 23 years. I enjoy sail boat racing, traveling and arts and crafts.

Firm: Dykema Law Offices, P.C.

4270 Plainfield Ave NE , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49525

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Contracts, Estate Planning, Land Use & Zoning, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Negligence, Trusts, Wills, Divorce & Separation

401 Hall Street SW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Gordon & Hess PLC

146 Monroe Center St NW Ste 1225 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Debtor/Creditor, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Family

Daniel B. Hess, JR. was raised in Grand Rapids, MI. Daniel went on to attend Michigan State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 1992. Daniel then attended California Western School of Law, where he graduated in 1995.. While obtaining his law degree, Daniel interned at the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office where he gained a tremendous amount of experience working within the criminal justice system. Daniel was admitted to the California Bar in 1997.. In 1999, Daniel accepted a position at Hess, Hess & Kmetz, PC along side his Father, the late Daniel B. Hess, Sr., and his Uncle, the late John H. Hess. Daniel was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 2000.. While with Hess, Hess & Kmetz, PC. , Daniel’s main areas of practice were bankruptcy law, criminal law and family law with a primary focus on protecting men’s rights through the firms affiliation with the American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM).. With the emergence of Gordon & Hess, PLC, Daniel now continues to seek justice for men and woman alike in both the family and criminal court systems and to carry on the legal family tradition of his late Father and Uncle. Daniel is a strong and savvy advocate and has obtained a significant amount of courtroom experience in his areas of practice.

Firm: Alles Law

40 Pearl St., NW, 5th FL , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I'm not your typical suit! I pride myself on not being able to fit into a box. One thing I can say for sure about myself is that I am motivated. Whatever challenges I meet, I face with a fierce desire to overcome them. I became an attorney for several reasons. Other than enjoying the advocating aspect of my job, I love the fact that with this job comes a multitude of resources available to me. I have so many tools and resources at my finger tips to help either myself or those that come to me in almost any way. If it is not an area that I personally practice, I have a large pool of attorneys that I work closely with and that support me and all of my clients. I pass referrals and connect people with each other with every chance that I get. for the betterment of my clients It makes me happy to help, even if that help serves no benefit to me. I LIKE being able to put people in touch with those that can help if I can't and I love being able to point people in the right direction. Our society is so full of crazy and archaic rules and issues. Being able to assist someone find the way is invaluable.. On a personal note, about me, I am zealous and determined. With the concern of possibly giving away too much information about myself, but with the hope of giving you a better understanding of my nature, I will admit that I was not a traditional student. I did not grow up in a house with a white picket fence, la-da-da. I was raised in a family who struggled endlessly to make ends-meat and my parents were the hardest workers I've known. Their example helped turn me into the hard working person I am today with goals and aspirations. Each time I meet a goal, I set another and continue to move forward. At the age of 16, I was an emancipated minor and lived without my parents. I was also a teen mother, who remained in her regular school, and graduated with my class on time, with grades near the top of my class. I immediately went on to college, then undergrad, then grad school. I did not stop. Nothing would stop me. I take this part of my personaility and use it in my lawyering. I DESIRE to help, I DESIRE to make a difference. I want to and will do all that I can for my clients. It is my deepest desire to find a way to beat every challenge I am faced with! I like me and I hope you will to! :)

Firm: THACKER SLEIGHT PC

601 5th Street , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49504

Practice Areas: Corporate , Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Family

Connie was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyer in 2016 for Grand Rapids in the area of Collaborative Divorce Practice, as well as “Lawyer of the Year” in 2011, 2015, and 2017 in the area of Family Law. She is named by the organization “The Best Lawyers in America” for family law, collaborative practice, and family law mediation in Grand Rapids.. Connie is a Fellow in the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Only 1,600 Attorneys across the entire country are members of this prestigious organization. To become a member, Ms. Thacker completed the intensive interview, anonymous peer review both by judges and other attorneys as well as successfully completed a four-hour exam-related entirely to family law. She has received formal training and certification from the AAML Matrimonial Arbitration Training Institute and is only one of few Attorneys in Western Michigan certified by the AALM as an arbitrator.. Ms. Thacker is the only Attorney in Western Michigan who is designated as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) by the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, (IDFA). To obtain the designation, Ms. Thacker was required to complete a series of exams testing her understand and proficiency in complex financial, tax, and business valuation issues related to Divorce. The IDFA is the most established and recognized organization in the country related to the financial aspects of the divorce process.. Connie has been licensed to practice law in Michigan since 1994; she is active and in good standing. Connie also successfully passed the Bar Exams in Colorado, Maryland, and the District of Columbia; however, she is inactive in these states.. Connie is also a Michigan real estate Broker. She and Allison are the owners of Esquire Realty LLC. Connie also practices in the area of estate planning, business, and real estate.

Firm: Welton Law, PLC

5355 Northland Dr NE , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49525

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

PO Box 150631 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49515

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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Firm: Bodman, PLC

99 Monroe Avenue NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Dedicated to guiding clients through the challenges of estate planning, probate and trust administration, business matters, and civil litigation.. Estate Planning. Helping individuals and families gain control and peace of mind concerning their medical and financial affairs, legacies, and loved ones. Planning for incapacity and death is essential to ensure your wishes are honored during your lifetime and after.. Probate & Trust Administration. Helping individuals and families navigate the significant tasks of administering another’s estate or trust during the difficult time of losing a loved one.. Business & Civil Litigation. Helping individuals and families concerning all aspects of business ownership, including succession planning in the event of death, disability, or retirement, business disputes, and breakups.

Firm: Plachta Murphy & Associates PC

124 East Fulton, , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49507

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I am a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a graduate of Wabash College in 2008. I received my law degree from Thomas M. Cooley in 2011.  Before joining Plachta, Murphy & Associates, I gained valuable insight and experience as a judicial clerk for Honorable G. Patrick Hillary of the Kent County 17th Judicial Circuit Court.  In addition, I interned with the Kent County Office of the Public Defender, focusing my skills on Criminal Litigation.  At Plachta, Murphy & Associates P.C., my client legal service areas include Estate Planning, Business Law, Real Estate, Bankrupcy, and Litigation.

Firm: Rhoades McKee, PC

55 Campau Avenue NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Brianna is an associate at Rhoades McKee, PC, focusing on estate planning and elder law in West Michigan. She attended Michigan State University College of Law and graduated in 2018. Before law school, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Philosophy and Psychology from Loyola University Chicago in 2014.. Previously, Brianna externed at the Ingham County Probate Court, where she conducted guardianship reviews and assisted in court proceedings. She also interned for a small estate planning firm in Ada, where she drafted estate planning documents and had constant client contact.. During law school, Brianna focused on honing her research and writing skills and was a teaching assistant for the Writing Specialist and a student associate for LexisNexis.. When Brianna is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hanging out with her kitties, traveling, and being involved in the community.. Undergraduate Education: Loyola University Chicago, 2014Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Philosophy and Psychology. Graduate Education: Michigan State University College of Law, 2018Journal of Animal and Natural Resource Law, Board member of St. Thomas More Society, Women’s Law Caucus. Clubs/Organizations: Member of the Women Lawyers’ Association of MichiganMember of the Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember of the Caregiver Resource Network. Previous Legal Jobs: Externed at Ingham County Probate Court; interned at Cottrell & Jacobs, PLC, associate at Shea Aiello, PLLC

Firm: Gordon & Hess, PLC

146 Monroe Center NW. , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Debtor/Creditor, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Trusts, Wills, Family

Brian Gordon was raised in East Lansing area where he attended and graduated from Okemos High School in 1989. Brian attended and graduated from Michigan State University in 1994 and Michigan State University College of Law in 1999 (formerly known as the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University).

Firm: Geers Law

625 Kenmoor Ave SE STE 301 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49546

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Brent Geers specializes in helping people empower those they trust and provide for those they love. Brent has been an attorney since 2012, working with individuals and families to marshal their time, talent, and treasurer for the benefit of their children, family, and community. He is a Grand Rapids Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” honoree, and currently operates his own practice, Geers Law.. Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brent is a proud product of the Grand Rapids Public Schools (Creston High School). He went on to graduate from the University of Michigan as a first-generation college student, earning a BA in American Culture, with a minor in African American Studies. Brent spent a year as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer working locally on adult literacy and neighborhood improvement issues before joining the US Army. Thereafter, he graduated from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School before being licensed to practice law throughout Michigan.. Brent served on active duty for five years in the Military Police Corps. His duty placed him in Baumholder, Germany and Fort Knox, Kentucky, with deployments to Iraq from 2003-2004 and Afghanistan from 2005-2006. Brent’s military honors include the Valorous Unit Award as part of the 527th Military Police Company for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy, and the Griffin Award as part of the 92nd Military Police Company for being the best MP unit in the US Army – Europe command. Brent as was awarded the Combat Action Badge, and is a four-time recipient of the Army Commendation Medal.. Besides a thriving estate planning practice, Brent serves on advisory boards for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation and Well House. His legal advice can be found in the Grand Rapids Times' column Oughta Be A Law. He helps teach legal topics to and mentors 9th grade students at Ottawa Hills High School through the Grand Rapids Bar Association's 3R's – Rights, Responsibilities, and Realities – Program.  He is also an attorney representative for Kent County’s Veterans Treatment Court, assisting in the treatment instead of punishment of post-conviction veterans.. Brent is married to an educator, who employs his services as a chaperon for various school functions. He is also a father to a daughter determined to break down barriers for women everywhere.

Firm: Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation

250 Monroe Avenue N.W. , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Business Law, Civil Litigation, Trusts and Estates, Real Estate, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Business Organization, Business Start-Ups, Business Transactions, Buy-Sell Agreements, Buying and Selling of Businesses, Closely Held Business Law, Limited Liability Company Law, Small Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Sale of Goods, Uniform Commercial Code, Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation, Mechanics Liens, Materialmens Liens, Breach of Contract, Commercial Contracts, Contract Litigation, Closely Held Corporations, Corporate Contracts, Corporate Formation, Incorporation, Nonprofit Corporations, S Corporations, Small Business Corporations, Covenants Not To Compete, Confidentiality Agreements, Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation, Commercial Landlord and Tenant Law, Commercial Leasing, Evictions, Landlord and Tenant Law, Leasing, Retail Leasing, Probate, Ancillary Probate, Adverse Possession, Boundary Disputes, Easements, Land Sales, Quiet Title, Real Estate Contracts, Real Property, Estate Planning, Family Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Special Needs Trusts, Wills, Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations, Private Foundations, Public Charities