Top Probate Lawyers in Grand Rapids | 11 available

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: Alles Law

5360 Cascade Rd SE , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49546

Practice Areas: Probate

Chris Shourds has spent his estate planning career helping people navigate tough seasons.. Losing a loved one is difficult, and dealing with the administrative and legal process of probate and trust administration is usually last on the list of things you want to do while grieving. Chris has dedicated his time and energy to relieving his clients from navigating the legal maze of post-death matters alone. Additionally, his experience in estate administration gives him a unique advantage when helping families make their own estate plan.. Chris understands the big picture when it comes to estate planning. No matter what season you're in, Chris will make sure your plan protects your current and future way of life.

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: 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: 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: Kreis Enderle Hudgins & Borsos, PC

40 Pearl St. NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Estate Planning, Probate , Real Estate , Business

Firm: Stacy L. Van Dyken PC

161 Ottawa Ave NW Ste 404 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Probate , Trusts, Wills, Family

Firm: Britt Morant PC

146 Monroe Center Ave NW , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Child Custody & Visitation, Construction , Consumer Protection, Contracts, Insurance , Native American , Probate , Trusts, Wills, Family

40 Pearl St Nw Ste 1020 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Probate

I grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and graduated from Calvin College in 1996. I received my law degree from Wayne State University Law School in 1999. I am a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the National Committee on Planned Giving, and the West Michigan Estate Planning Council. I am certified in the areas of probate and estate planning (Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan). I have a heart for those less fortunate which has led me to become a very active participant in the Legal Aid Program of Western Michigan where I am appointed as a pro bono attorney in cases. I am the chair of the finance committee at my church, possibly for life, and my wife and I are actively involved in the leadership at our church.. I have four children and love family events. I can be spotted riding my bike to work and running during lunch. I have run the Fifth Third Riverbank race (with a current streak of over 10 plus years under 2 hours), as well as a number of other community races.

Firm: Van Den Heuvel Law Office

4920 Broadmoor SE , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49512

Practice Areas: Family Law, Libel, Slander and Defamation, Litigation, Mortgage Law, Premises Liability, Privacy Law, Probate, Property Law, Real Estate, Torts, Trusts and Estates, White Collar Crime, Wills, Administrative Adjudications, Administrative Litigation, Professional Licensing, Appellate Practice, Bankruptcy, Business Law, Collections, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Debtor and Creditor

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