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Michele P. Fuller
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Biography
Michele P. Fuller is the founder of the Michigan Law Center and a nationally recognized attorney in settlement planning and special needs planning. She focuses exclusively on protecting individuals with disabilities and injury survivors through special needs trusts, settlement preservation strategies, and public-benefit planning. Michele regularly works with leading personal injury firms to safeguard client recoveries, preserve eligibility for SSI/Medicaid, and navigate Michigan’s complex court-approval process for minors and legally incapacitated adults. She is the former Chair of the Elder Law & Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of Michigan and has served as Special Assistant Attorney General for settlement planning in large-scale litigation, including the Flint Water cases.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Estate Planning
20%
31 years
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Licensed in Michigan for 28 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1997
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Location
Michigan Law Center, PLLC
45200 Card Road, Suite 108, Macomb, MI, 48044
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Posted by Steve | August 24, 2012
Knowledgable, Well Organized, Caring
I recently attended a webinar cohosted by Michele and was so impressed I wanted to post a review on this website. The topic was special needs trusts, and it was aimed at other attorneys (which I am not). Michele's presentation was extremely clear, and well organized. The way she described her ap...
Michele P. Fuller's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am very impressed by Michele's knowledge of estate planning and particularly special needs planning. She is truly a leader in her field. Michele is a trusted advocate for her clients and has a real passion for the practice of law."
"Michele has a great depth of knowledge and understanding of elder law and special needs planning that allows her to cut through the complex issues and make solid recommendations based on both legal fact and client goals. She is also responsive and has a great team around her at her firm!"
"I endorse Michele Fuller as an attorney who is passionate about being a leader in her field, and taking great care to achieve all of her clients goals in estate planning."
"Michele is on of the savviest, smartest and skilled attorneys I've known in the estate planning and special needs field. Her energy is contagious. I've known her for several years and I continue to be impressed by her work ethic, attitude and knowledge. I would not hesitate to recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have the pleasure of knowing Michele both professionally and personally. She has an enviable ability to convey complex concepts in a straightforward manner. She is dedicated to her clients and knowledgeable about estate planning and special needs. Any client would be fortunate to work with Michele, and I endorse her without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Although I've known Michele less than a year, I've been very impressed. She's one of those rare professionals who doesn't just "react" -- instead, she takes the time to THINK about her clients, their situations, needs and the best way to be of service. She takes the time and makes the effort to improve her own abilities to be of service. She's no "form salesman" -- she's a true counselor. I feel lucky to have worked with her. I think her clients will feel the same way."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michele Fuller for several years. She is an outstanding attorney and knows elder law well. She is known as an area expert regarding pooled trusts, Medicaid and estate planning. It is an honor to have her as a colleague and friend. I endorse Michele Fuller without reservation."
"I endorse Michele as one of the leading attorneys in the field of special needs planning, not only in Michigan, but nationally."
"Michele is an extremely brilliant, dedicated and extraordinary attorney. She takes great pride in working with her clients. I would highly recommend her to my family and friends."
"I endorse this lawyer. She brings a unique depth of technical knowledge into the counseling room with her but she's not distracted by that knowledge from the personal and family issues that really matter."
"Michele Palmer Fuller is an outstanding attorney who understands the difficult area of planning for persons with disabilities. She is legally proficient in the field, but what makes her extra-special is her ability to work with her clients to provide them with a plan that works for them. She is tireless in her efforts to educate elders and persons with special needs about their legal rights and will strongly advocate for their rights. I heartily endorse Ms. Fuller as one of the top elder and special needs planning attorneys in the country."
"Michele is an accomplished attorney with a level of professionalism, responsiveness and balanced approach to the practice of law that clients deserve."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Women in Law, Lawyer's Monthly Magazine
2016
Distinguished Lawyer, The Expert Network
2014
Certificate of Recognition, Kids on the Go
2013
2013 Top Special Needs Advocate, Parenting Magazine
2007
Executive, Professional Entrepreneur Registry, Cambridge Who's Who
2000
Certified Facilitative Mediator, Dispute Resolution Center
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Owner/Managing Partner, Michigan Law Center, PLLC
2000 - 2010
Partner, Fuller & Stubbs, PLLC
1997 - 2000
Associate, Law Office of Patricia L. Patterson
Associations
2014 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2012 - Present
Academy of Special Needs PlannersAdvisory Board
2012 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Michigan Chapter)Board of Directors
2010 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights SectionVoting council member
2001 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2016 - 2017
Elder and Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of MichiganChair
2015 - 2016
State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights SectionChair Elect
2014 - 2015
State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights SectionSecretary
2013 - 2014
State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights SectionTreasurer
2011 - 2014
Macomb County Bar AssociationCo-chair elder law section
2005 - 2006
Academy of Special Needs PlannersChair, 6th Annual Conference
2000 - 2014
Macomb County Probate Bar AssociationVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
client Drake.S. vs. Michigan Department of Human Services
The penalty was reversed
Education
1996
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights Section fall conference
Hot Topics in Special Needs Planning
2016
Special Needs Symposium
Planning for SN during Divorce
2016
pooled trust webinar series
Nationwide effect of funding a pooled SNT after age 65
2016
pooled trust webinar series
Drafting a pooled special needs trust
2016
Financial Planning Workshop
Generation Sqeeze
2016
ElderCounsel webinar series
Manage Your Practice, Manage Your Life: A Lawyer's Guide to Happiness
2016
Annual Symposium
Game Changers in Special Needs Planning
2016
Annual Conference Michigan Guardianship Association
Panel Discussion-Special Needs Planning
2016
Annual Conference IRSG
When to Settle a Catastrophic Claim
2016
Academy of Special Needs Planners Annual Conference
ABC's of Special Needs Planning
2015
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Michigan Chapter)
ABLE Act Overview
2015
MetLife Special Needs Symposium
Housing Benefits and the Special Needs Trust: Avoiding Unintended Consequences
2015
Academy of Special Needs Planners webinar series
Understanding and Using Qualified Settlement Funds
2015
Academy of Special Needs Planners webinar series
Planning for Someone with Special Needs During Divorce
2015
Academy of Special Needs Planners webinar
Building Your Special Needs Planning Practice
2014
Senior Education Program
Who Should You Trust?
2014
Secured Planning Strategies
Special Needs Planning Workshop
2014
National Law in Aging Spring Conference
Future Planning for Persons with Disabilities
2014
Michigan Family Estate Planning Workshop
Planning for Elders and Those with Special Needs
2014
Kids on the Go event
Special Kids Need Special Planning
2014
Key Note Speaker-Society of Settlement Planners Annual Conference
Top 10 Game Changers in Special Needs Settlement Planning
2014
Florida Bar webinar
The ACA and its Affect on Special Needs Planning
2014
Financial and Estate Planning Council Meeting
Elder and Special Needs Planning Basics
2014
Elder Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan Fall Confernece
The ACA and its Affects on Disability Rights
2014
Elder Law Answers webinar
Building Your Special Needs Practice
2014
Brain Injury Association of Michigan Annual Conference
Special Needs Basics
2014
Annual Conference Academy of Special Needs Planners
Expanding Privity
2014
American Association for Justice webinar
SSI Basics
2014
American Association for Justice
SSI basics for litigation attorneys
2014
Academy of Special Needs Planners webinar series
Pooled Trust basics overview
2014
Academy of Special Needs Planners webinar
Pooled Special Needs Trusts
2014
Academy of Special Needs Planners Annual Conference
Special Needs Planning Basics
2013
Webinar
Using a Qualified Settlement Fund
2013
Special Needs Planning Forum
Building and Maintaining an Excellent Special Needs Planning Practice
2013
Senior Summit
Top concerns for Elder Law clients
2013
National Law and Aging Institute
The Future of Planning for People with Disabilities
2013
American Bar Association webinar
Traps in Special Needs Trust Administration
2013
American Association for Justice
Qualified Settlement Funds
2013
Academy of Special Needs Planners Annual Conference
Benefit's Basics
2012
Webinar
The First-Party Special Needs Trust: a detailed review of the Pro's and Con's of the Two Types of First-Party Special Needs Trusts
2012
Things to Watch for in Special Needs Trust Administration
Issues in SNT Administration
2012
The Legal Insider (TV show)
Advocating and Options for those with Disabilities
2012
Spring Medicaid update seminar
Housing, Caregiver, and Trustee Issues for Special Needs Children
2012
Monthly meeting
An Overview of Special Needs Trusts
2012
Michigan Estate Planning Forum meeting
An Overview of Special Needs Planning
2012
Meeting
Getting Your Financial House in Order
2012
Medicaid update
Housing, Caregiver and Trustee Issues
2012
Medicaid Bootcamp
Medicaid
2012
Macomb County Probate Court GAL training
An Overview of Special Needs Trusts
2012
annual conference
Transition Planning from banks to private fiduciaries
2012
Advanced training
Future Planning for People with Disabilities
2011
State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights Section Fall Conference
Issues in Special Needs Planning
2011
Special Needs Settlement Planning Webinar Series
Special Needs Settlement Planning
2011
Society of Settlement Planners annual conference
Special Needs Settlement Planning Hot Topics
2011
Rotary Club meeting
Advocating for Elders and those with Special Needs
2011
National Business Institute
The Paralegal's Guide to Identifying and Resolving Red Flags in Estate Planning and Probate
2011
Medicaid Bootcamp
Medicaid
2011
Elder Law of Michigan
Medicaid Bootcamp
2010
Medicaid Bootcamp
Medicaid
Publications
2016
Senior Guide Metro Detroit
Beware of Unintended Consequences in Elder Law Planning
2016
iUniverse publication
Administering the California Special Needs Trust
2016
The ElderLaw Report
Building a Special Needs Practice
2016
The ElderLaw Report
Building a Special Needs Practice
2015
Amazon
Finding Grace
2015
NOLO
Special Needs Trusts: Protecting Your Child's Financial Future 6th Edition
2013
Estate Planning magazine
Traps for the Unwary during Special Needs Trust Administration
2013
NAELA News
How the Affordable Care Act Affects Special Needs Planning
2013
ELDR Section of the State Bar of Michigan newsletter
Landmark Development for Pooled Trusts? Its Open for Debate
2013
Bar Briefs (MCBA)
Pooled Trust Bill: HB 4013
2013
NAELA Journal
Future Planning for People with Disabilities
2013
BiFocal: Journal of the American Commission on Law and Aging
Pooled Trusts: An Approach to Special Needs Planning for Families of Modest Means
2012
Special Education News
Top Ten IEP Tips for Parents
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I change executor in Living Trust
13 Dec 2012
Q&A
Does an estate pay for property taxes of the deceased?
08 Dec 2012