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George M. Smrtka

George M. Smrtka

9.4

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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5.0 star rating 12 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 30% Estate Planning
    41 years
  • 30% Trusts
    41 years
  • 20% Probate
    41 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

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Contact Information
  • George M. Smrtka, P.C.
    1315 Autmn Drive
    Troy, MI 48098
    Office: 248-641-●●●● - show
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About me: My estate planning clients have been very satisfied with my work for over 40 years. Patience and understanding are critical in both the planning and... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 12 reviews
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5 star rating

“Personal and Dedicated Care.”

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Client Review: I have worked with Mr. Smrtka for several years and have always received personal and dedicated care and service. Mr. Smrtka has worked with me in... more
5 star rating

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-03-10 9 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Smrtka is a caring person who ensures that his client is well informed. He explains each situation in layman's terms so that his client feels... more
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Trevor J. Weston

I have found George Smrtka to be an excellent resource as a mentor for a younger lawyer like myself. George is extremely knowledgeable as to all... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Trevor Weston , Bloomfield Hills (MI), 9 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 41 years since George M. Smrtka was first licensed to practice law in MI.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
President at George M. Smrtka, P.C. 1980–present
Shareholder at Tunney, Smrtka, & Nicoloff, P.C. 1978–1980
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Michigan Law School Law Juris Doctor 1967
University of Detroit American History Bachelor of Arts 1964

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
40 Year Honoree Oakland County Bar Association 2008
Certificate of Distinction Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metropolitan Detroit 2000

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 1968–present
Member Probate and Estate Section of the Michigan Bar 1968–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: Can the heirs get the money from this account?
George's answer: You will need to consult with a Tennessee attorney to determine how strong your claim is to the... more
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Cases
Title:
Various Will and Trust Contests
Practice Area:
Probate
Outcome:
Typically contests are settled prior to trial.
Description:
Represent fiduciaries or Will or Trust proponents in Will and Trust contests in various probate courts throughout Michigan. Assist fiduciaries or...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
The Value of Planning Your Estate Various Senior Citizens Estate Planning Talks