David D. Sprague

David D. Sprague

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 21 years

Elder law Lawyer at Clinton Township, MI
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate ... +2 more

Rygiel Sprague P.C., 35758 Harper Avenue, Clinton Township, MI

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 50%

Senior Planning and Care including but not limited to Estate planning, Wills, Trusts, Long Term Care, Arrangements for Care, Distributions, Social Security and Retirement benefits, protection against elder abuse (physical, emotional and financial), and other concerns of older people.

23 years

50%
Estate Planning 20%

Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Medical Powers of Attorney (Patient Advocate Forms), Guardianships & Lady Bird Deeds

23 years

20%
Probate 20%

Administering the Estate of a Deceased Person, Personal Representativesm Resolving Claims of the Estate, Preparing Inventory, Accounting and other Documents for the Probate Court and Distributing the Deceased Person's Property through the Probate Court.

23 years

20%
Business 5%

Entity Formation, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), S-Corporations, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate Governance, Commercial Transactions & Succession Planning

23 years

5%
Real Estate 5%

Real Estate Transactions, Short Sale, Land Contracts, Forfeiture, Landlord/Tenant, 1031 Exchange, Investment, Management & General Property Law

23 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 67-250 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 21 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2004

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Estate Firm

Rygiel Sprague P.C., 35758 Harper Avenue, Clinton Township, MI, 48035

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David D. Sprague's Reviews

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Posted by Matt | August 28, 2013 | Business

Personal, professional and thorough.

David has helped me and my family through multiple challenges in life, my small business, my grandmother's death and even divorce. He's been extremely easy to work with and has made those difficult times seem easier because I know that things will be handled the right way, and always in my favor. I'v...e grown to consider Dave a friend and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to my closest inner circle.

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David D. Sprague's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Adams

Business lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my pleasure to endorse David. He is a smart, hardworking and effective business attorney. I am always willing to refer David to potential clients and I would hire David myself if I needed a business lawyer."

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Matthew Paletz

Elder law lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Dave for many years and can attest to that he is well skilled in elder and probate matters. His knowledge is only paralleled by his commitment to his clients. I am proud to know him as a colleague and to be able to call him a friend."

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Matthew Paletz

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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G. Petz

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

Probate & Estate Planning Cert, State Bar of Michigan/ICLE

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, Rygiel Sprague P.C. Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorneys

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Pepper Hamilton

2003 - 2006

Attorney & Summer Associate, Raymond & Prokop, P.C.

1999 - 2003

IT & Office Manager, General Motors Corporation

Associations

2013 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights Section

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning Section

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

COMPLAINT FOR SUPERINTENDING CONTROL

DHS Approved the Medicaid Application without further litigation

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Education

2003

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Michigan

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2013

Barnett Financial Hour on Supertalk AM1570

Estate Planning, Medicaid & VA

2012

Flint Institute of Arts for Prospective Students

Alumnus Perspective of Opportunities

2011

Shea, Aiello & Doxsie, PLLC, Southfield, Michigan

Presentation to Attorneys - Elder Law, VA and Medicaid Planning & Use of Ladybird Deeds

Publications

Languages

English

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