Estate Planning lawyers in Michigan Peter Clark to Rose Coonen

Firm: Ferguson Widmayer & Clark PC

538 N. Division St. , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48104

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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.”

Firm: Robert H. Bancroft Attorney at Law PC

5206 Gateway Ctr Ste 200 , Flint , Michigan 48507

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

My philosophy is that a simple affordable  service is the best way to conduct any business. While I have received degrees from the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and New York University, I worked from high school through law school part time as a carpenter. This experience taught me the importance of fairness to my clients, hard work and common sense. All my documents are written in plain English and are easy to understand.

Firm: Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P.C.

1301 West Long Lake Road   340  4 , Troy , Michigan 48098

Practice Areas: Contracts,Estate Planning,Insurance ,Labor ,Personal Injury,Probate ,Real Estate

Firm: Mannor Law Group, PLLC

8226 S. Saginaw , Grand Blanc , Michigan 48439

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Trusts, Estate Planning, Wills, Probate, Power Of Attorney

Bob Mannor is one of 20 Michigan Attorneys who are Certified as an Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation, the only American Bar Association approved certification for Elder Law.  Bob practices in the areas of Long Term Care Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Special Needs Planning and Veteran's Benefits Planning. Bob is on the Executive Board for the State Bar of Michigan Elder Law and Disability Rights Section and he is Past  President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Michigan Chapter.  Bob has been published in the Michigan Bar Journal and  is a frequent speaker on senior legal issues for community groups and organizations and for other professionals.

Firm: Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C

29000 Inkster Road , Southfield , Michigan 48034

Practice Areas: Environmental , Estate Planning, Family , Personal Injury, Real Estate , Defective and Dangerous Products, Defective and Dangerous Products

Robert Lantzy is a graduate of Central Michigan University and graduated cum laude from the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University in 1997. Lantzy spent the first years of his legal career as a defense attorney handling cases for insurance companies and their insured. He was named a Partner at a preeminent insurance defense law firm before joining Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.. Lantzy has developed a successful track record of significant trial verdicts. He is well-received by juries due to his detailed trial preparation and his presentation which provides jurors with great insight into his integrity and his compassion for helping his injured clients. He has been named a “Super Lawyer” for his accomplishments.

Firm: Gardella Robert C Attorney

134 N. First Street , Brighton , Michigan 48116

Practice Areas: Administrative , Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Communications & Media , Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Constitutional , Construction , Consumer Protection, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Debtor/Creditor, Education , Employment & Labor , Estate Planning, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Family , Franchise , Insurance , Labor , Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Probate , Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Toxic Substances, Traffic Violations, Transportation , Trusts, Wills, Divorce & Separation

Robert C. ("Bob") Gardella is a trial attorney and general practice attorney primarily serving Livingston County and southeast Michigan. His areas of practice are family law, divorce, collections, criminal defense, juvenile defense, corporate law, business law, limited liability companies, real estate, motor carrier law, personal injury, probate, wills and trusts, commercial law, and civil litigation. Mr. Gardella is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and before the U.S. District Courts for Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Gardella is a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Advocacy, and earned a B.A. in Journalism from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, located in Lansing, Michigan. He is a former law clerk to Livingston County 44th Circuit Court Judge Daniel Burress of Howell, Michigan, and a former associate attorney for Burchfield, Park & Associates, P.C. He is a former president of the Livingston County Bar Association. In addition, he is a former Chairman of the Representative Assembly for the State Bar of Michigan. He served on the Representative Assembly from 1999 through 2008. Also, he has served on the Board of Commissioners for the State Bar of Michigan from 2005 to 2008 and from 2014 to 2018. He was appointed in 2011 by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to serve as a member of Michigan Military Appeals Tribunal, and was re-appointed to that position in 2015 by Governor Rick Snyder and in 2020 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. He is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan and the Livingston County Bar Association. Robert C. Gardella, PLLC, is AV-Rated, which is the highest designation for legal ability and ethical standards under Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating System.

Firm: Robert Fortunate Attorney at Law

21300 Mack Ave , Grosse Pointe Woods , Michigan 48236

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder, Disability

Firm: Robert J. Dunn PC

3741 Wilder Rd , Bay City , Michigan 48708

Practice Areas: Adoption, Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Probate , Traffic Violations, Wills, Criminal Defense

Firm: Kreis, Enderle, Callander & Hudgins

One West Michigan Avenue , Battle Creek , Michigan 49017

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Firm: Robert A. Banner PC

213 S Lake St , Boyne City , Michigan 49712

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate

On April 18, 2018 I was appointed by the Michigan Attorney General as Public Administrator for Charlevoix County, Michigan. I am in charge of administering decedent estates in the county when a person dies leaving no heirs or next of kin.

Firm: Great Lakes Law Firm PLLC

5356 Territorial Rd , Grand Blanc , Michigan 48439

Practice Areas: Tax, Estate Planning, Contracts, Business

Peter is licensed to practice law in Michigan and has been admitted to the U.S. Tax Court.  He graduated, magna cum laude and in the top of his class, from W.M.U. Cooley Law School with a J.D. in Transactional Law.    He also received the Distinguished Student Award in the term he graduated.  In 2020, he completed a LL.M. (Masters of Law) in Tax Law there too.. He has a few scholarly papers that have been published: one on tax (Comment on Limitations Periods and Return-Preparer Fraud, 36 W. Mich. U. T.M. Cooley L. Rev. 95) and one on real property (Comment on Golf-course Greens Fees: License fees or land income?, 34 W. Mich. U. T.M. Cooley L. Rev. 159).. Previously, Peter received a M.B.A. in Business Management from Eastern Michigan University, and he received a Graduate Degree in Banking from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.  And, following in a family tradition, he also graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with two B.A.s:  English Literature and Medieval History.. In his first career, he was a banker.  For over twenty years, he worked in banks and credit unions in Michigan and Indiana.  During this time, he worked in nearly every area within a financial institution (from a teller to an executive and everything in between).  From this career experience, Peter has learned how to listen to clients and hear their needs, to create a custom plan to resolve their issues, and to implement plans effectively.

Firm: Rhonda M. Clark PC

Po Box 147 , Saint Louis , Michigan 48880

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Rebeck Law

20750 Civic Center Dr , Southfield , Michigan 48076

Practice Areas: Tax, Estate Planning, Divorce & Family,

Firm: Varnum LLP

101 N. Main Street , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48104

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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).

Firm: Rebecca Stewart

1760 Abbey Rd , East Lansing , Michigan 48823

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Raymond T Rowe Attorney At Law

2855 Coolidge Highway Suite 101-A , Troy , Michigan 48084

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Corporate , Estate Planning, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Wills

Firm: Buhl, Little, Lynwood & Harris, PLC

271 Woodland Pass, Ste 115 , East Lansing , Michigan 48823

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Raymond A. Harris is an attorney with Buhl, Little, Lynwood & Harris, PLC in East Lansing, Michigan.  He practices in the areas of estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration and litigation, guardianships and conservatorships, special needs planning, and Medicaid planning.  Raymond is licensed to practice in both Michigan and Florida.  He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and serves on the board of directors for the Michigan NAELA chapter.  Raymond is a frequent speaker and author on topics relating to Medicaid planning, special needs planning, elder law, probate, and estate planning.  In 2014, he was the recipient of the Michigan Lawyers Weekly “Up & Coming Lawyers” award and was named a 2015 Rising Star in elder law by Super Lawyers.  He is very active in his community, serving on the boards of multiple charitable organizations.

Firm: Radzwion Law

, Roseville , Michigan 48066

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Firearm Training

Firm: Coonen Law, PLLC

5035 Plainfield , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49525

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I have been praticing in the Rockford and Grand Rapids area for almost 20 years assisting families with their estate planning and business planning needs.

Firm: Pinnacle Family Law - Metro Detroit

39555 Orchard Hill Pl , Novi , Michigan 48375

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family, Estate Planning