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William E. Westerbeke

Also known as Bill Westerbeke
William E. Westerbeke
Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 70% Estate Planning
  • 30% Elder Law

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Westerbeke Law Firm, PLLC
    728 Pleasant Street
    Suite 104
    St. Joseph, MI 49085
    Office: 269-906-9782
    Fax: 616-775-6444
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  • 2525 East Paris Avenue Suite 100
    Grand Rapids, MI 49546
    Office: 616-975-0153
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  • Westerbeke Law Firm, PLLC
    2060 East Paris Ave SE
    Suite 105
    Grand Rapids, MI 49546
    Office: 616-965-2060
    Fax: 616-775-6444
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Languages Spoken
  • English

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2 endorsements

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Jason C Hunter

I know Bill through my association with the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. As an estate planning attorney myself, I know how... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jason Hunter , Salt Lake City (UT), About 2 years ago
Todd D. Schmitz

I endorse this lawyer's work. I know Bill through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. I have consulted with him about elder law and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Todd Schmitz , Mount Clemens (MI), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

16 years since William E. Westerbeke was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1996 03/06/2012
Michigan Active And In Good Standing 2003 04/29/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at McShane & Bowie, PLC 2008–2009
Attorney at Passaro & Kahne Law Office, P.L.L.C. 2002–2008
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Valparaiso University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996
Michigan State University Accounting BS - Bachelor of Science 1993

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certified Public Accountant Illinois State CPA Society 1996

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Grand Rapids Rotary 2008-present
President Southwest Michigan Estate Planning Council 2005-2007
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
An Illinois Not-For-Profit Directors' Compliance Checklist Illinois Bar Journal 2006
Does a Non-Profit Organization Have to Pay Sales or Use Tax in Michigan? Michigan Tax Law Journal 2005

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Estate Planning Basics Farm Bureau Insurance Client Presentation 2007
The IRA Charitable Rollover: The Realities Coalition of Community Funders 2007
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