Probate lawyers in Michigan

Firm: Dafoe Law, PLLC

160 S. Main Street Ste 4 , Frankenmuth , Michigan 48734

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate

I enjoy the interaction with people where I can explain something that may seem complex in a way that helps them understand. As a former teacher, I do enjoy those ah-ha moments where things click. I enjoy talking with clients and getting to know them and their situation, so that I can find the best possible solutions for their needs. I believe that effective estate planning is a critical component of my client’s life planning.. I believe that family fights over inheritance are unnecessary and wasteful. Families achieve better outcomes through planning rather than fighting. While it is impossible to prevent people from fighting, I discuss with my clients issues that may exist and try to implement solutions now to problems that may later turn into litigation.. As an estate planning attorney, I strive to help you plan for the unknown catastrophes, the known eventualities, and everything in between. By planning, you can gain peace of mind that your loved ones are taken care of in the best way if something should happen to you. As part of the process, I listen to my clients to understand their goals and needs. Using this information, we create solutions to their unique problems. I use many different estate planning tools, like trusts, wills, and powers of attorney, to create client-centered solutions.. I communicate clearly and without legalese, so clients are empowered to make the best decisions for their situations. Together, we can work to make sure that we not only create a plan that incorporates the clients goal’s but that we implement the plan, so when your estate plan is executed it is successful.. To stay up-to-date with the latest developments I am a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, and a member of WealthCounsel. WealthCounsel is a national community of estate planning professionals committed to the highest standards. It is a collaborative organization that has seminars and webinars to provide me with the latest tools and ideas.. I received my undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University in 2003 and my JD from Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2009. I have been licensed to practice law in Michigan since 2009. I am licensed to practice in both the Western and Eastern Federal District Courts as well as the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals that covers Michigan Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

Firm: Sommers Schwartz PC

2000 Town Ctr Ste 900 , Southfield , Michigan 48075

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate , Probate

My areas of practice are probate, estate and trust administration, and estate planning.  I served in the army after graduating from the University of Detroit Mercy's School of Law in 1970.  After law school, I worked as a supervising attorney at Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services.  From there, I was in private practice for three years and then joined the Oakland County Probate Court, as Chief Deputy Register and Attorney, for eight and-a-half years.  In 1984, I joined Sommers Schwartz.  I have been married to a wonderful woman for near 35 years and have one daughter and a dog.  In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, water aerobics, and weight and strength training.

Firm: Currie Kendall PLC

6024 Eastman Avenue , Midland , Michigan 48640

Practice Areas: Civil ,Construction ,Corporate ,Education ,Employment & Labor ,Probate ,Real Estate

Firm: Bieber & Czechowski, P.C.

26224 Van Dyke Avenue , Center Line , Michigan 48015

Practice Areas: Collections, Divorce, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Probate , Social Security Benefits & Disability, Traffic Violations

Estate Planning is a core concentration of our law practice at Bieber & Czechowski.  Through the drafting of wills, trusts and other estate planning documents, our goal is to help clients provide a measure of security for their family.. I  am  married  with  four  children.  I have been an adjunct Professor, teaching  one of the Paralegal Programs at Oakland University  since 1990.  I am a current member and officer with the Kiwanis Club of Warren since 1985.  I serve as the Key Club Advisor for Bishop Foley High School.. I am also a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Council since 1997.  I have a sister who lives at one of the Community Living Centers for the mentally disabled, and I keep active with them as well.  I am also a memer of the Warren Zoning Board of Appeals.. I

Firm: Bieber & Czechowski, PLLC

26224 Van Dyke Avenue , Center Line , Michigan 48015

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Criminal Defense , Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Probate , Real Estate , Wills

I have been practicing law since 1976.  I am a partner in the law firm, Bieber & Czechowski. Do you have a will or trust?  If not, your assets might not go to the people you choose.  The time to begin estate planning is now.  Whether you are young or old, single or married, working or retired.  We can hep you choose what works best for you.  The partners in our firm have been preparing and handling these matters for over 40 years.. I am a current member of the Brag Group, Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce, a member and Board of Directors for the National Polish Sports Hall of Fame.. In my spare time, I enjoy my family and golfing.

Firm: Wendy Alton Family Law & Mediation PLC

455 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ste 300 , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48108

Practice Areas: Asbestos , Civil , Probate , Railroad/FELA, Trusts, Wills, Divorce & Separation

Experienced and compassionate attorney empowering clients to creatively resolve family conflict.. Wendy is dedicated to empowering clients to make the best decisions they can as they navigate through the emotional, financial, and legal aspects of a divorce. She is a certified collaborative divorce attorney and mediator in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She focuses solely in out of court processes for divorce, including negotiated settlements, uncontested divorce, mediation, and Collaborative divorce. Through these divorce processes, she helps her clients made the best decisions for their family in areas such as custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, and asset and debt division. She also assists her clients with prenuptial agreements, or agreements regarding property prior to getting married.. Wendy is very passionate about her clients and is dedicated to educating clients about issues that involve the family. She has posted regularly on her Michigan Family Law blog and AVVO. She has been a guest columnist in local newspapers, including the Northville Record. Wendy has been interviewed on family law issues by ABC News and print media, including the Detroit News.. In 2009 Wendy was certified as a Divorce and Custody Mediator after rigorous training at the Mediation Training and Consultation Institute. Wendy was certified as a Collaborative Divorce Attorney after completion of the Collaborative Divorce Basic Training in 2020. She completed Advanced Mediation and Collaborative Training in 2012, 2020 and 2023. She achieved the Family Law Certificate from the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in 2022. She completed her Domestic Violence Screening Protocol Training in 2009.. Wendy has been awarded a Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star designation, demonstrating a high degree of professional achievement and peer recognition. Each year, no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in Michigan receive this prestigious designation.. Wendy earned her law degree, Juris Doctor, from Wayne State University Law School in 2002. She is a proud alumnus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn and graduated in 1998 with her Bachelor of Arts degree.

Firm: Gaggos Flaggman, PLLC

2250 Butterfield Dr Ste 240 , Troy , Michigan 48084

Practice Areas: Probate

I was born in Highland Park, Michigan, the oldest of four children. My mother was a homemaker and my father a businessman who worked long hours. Mom and dad were both depression babies and children of Greek immigrants. Mom was an only child with a stay-at-home mother and resourceful father who managed a modest but comfortable living even in the hardest of economic times, but my dad’s situation was very different. Being one of five children with a disabled father and a mother who barely spoke English, he and his family grew up in poverty. He and his siblings peddled papers in Detroit from the age of eight to bring money home to help support the family.. My dad and his family’s experience growing up has greatly influenced my perspective of family, work and money. I have personally and professionally observed the benefits, burdens and complications that wealth, and the lack of it, imposes on families. I bring that perspective and experience, along with volumes of technical knowledge, to each and every estate and business planning engagement.. I earned my degree in accounting from Michigan State University (1992) and my law degree from the University of Detroit (1995). Following law school I worked for five years as a CPA with two local accounting firms. After leaving public accounting I worked for two local law firms until 2008 when I formed my own practice.. I enjoy the personal and business relationships I have developed with my clients and business colleagues over the years. I pride myself in helping my clients organize their personal estate and business affairs by offering practical solutions for them and their families to avoid or minimize unnecessary government processes and taxes.. My wife and I live in Beverly Hills, Michigan. We have two children. When I am not helping raise my family, I enjoy fishing, hunting and downhill skiing. I am also an avid reader of historical fiction and philosophy.