Michael Lewis Van Cise's Peer Endorsements

I have known Michael for over 13 years. He is perhaps the most intellectualy gifted person I've had the opportunity to be associated with. That being said, his greatest qualities, in my estimation, are his character, attention to detail, and competency in the legal area he has chosen to practice-estate planning. Anyone represented by Michael can rest assured they are receiving top-notch legal expertise.

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I've referred two matters to Michael, and in both cases his clients have been extremely satisfied with the work he has done. He is impeccably thorough, professional, and cost-efficient. Would recommend to anyone needing estate planning work.

I have known Michael for nearly 6 years, both as a fellow classmate and now as a legal practitioner. I was recently confronted with a probate issue outside my field of expertise. As a result of several referrals from the community, I reached out to Michael and was well beyond satisfied with his helpful counsel. He clearly understands the role of the advocate, so very focused on the client's needs being candid and professional throughout. Michael is not only diligent and hard-working like many attorneys in the metro Atlanta area, but a pleasant and gracious gentleman whose work will undoubtedly exceed your expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael as an attorney of choice for estate planning and other probate issues.

Michael Van Cise is one of the most dedicated and intelligent lawyers it has been my pleasure to work with. Because I know he specializes in estate planning, I have frequently asked Michael’s advice regarding will and trust matters. Most recently, I asked him to help me understand the intricacies of a credit-shelter trust, a complex estate planning tool. Michael’s assistance not only went well beyond what most attorneys will give in free advice but also demonstrated a command of his subject that places him among the finest lawyers in his field. Though an attorney myself, I will look first to Michael when and if I need personal representation in complex estate planning. No attorney’s fee can adequately capture the security of knowing one’s estate and tax matters are handled right the first time. It is a rare pleasure to be able to say that an attorney can instill such confidence in a client, but I can definitely say so about Michael Van Cise.

I sought the counsel of Mr. Van Cise on a complex estate planning matter involving the drafting of a pass-through trust for the management of an individual retirement account to gain maximum tax deferral while meeting my client's goals for restricting/allowing access to the corpus during the life of the beneficiary. I found Mr. Van Cise competent and his suggestions were offered in a manner one would expect from a professional. I offer my recommendation of Mr. Van Cise with confidence.