$ 165-525 per hour
William H. Gaggos
About William
Biography
I was born in Highland Park, Michigan, the oldest of four children. My parents were both children of immigrants and products of the Great Depression: my mother a homemaker and my father a businessman who grew up in poverty, helping support his family by selling newspapers on the streets of Detroit from the age of eight. My father’s background in particular shaped my perspective of family, work, and money. I bring that perspective, along with broad technical knowledge of the tax code, business, property, estate and trust law, to every estate and business planning engagement.
I earned my accounting degree from Michigan State University (1992) and my law degree from the University of Detroit (1995). I began my career in public accounting, working for two years at a firm that exclusively served ultra-wealthy families, including the Taubman family. That role introduced me to partnership taxation and gift tax planning. The technical experience was invaluable, but with almost no direct client contact, I never felt my work made a personal impact.
After earning my CPA, I moved to a small, local tax consulting firm, where I spent another three years working more closely with clients. That position expanded my experience across virtually every area of tax law, including partnership, corporate, individual, estate, and gift taxation. During slower seasons, I worked directly with clients who owed significant back taxes, as well as clients with estate and business planning needs. That hands-on experience sharpened my understanding of asset-protection strategies and provided a strong foundation for my current estate and business planning practice.
I live in Beverly Hills, Michigan with my wife, and we have two children (ages 19 and 22). In my free time, I enjoy all things outdoors –sailing, hiking, downhill skiing, hunting, and fishing. I am also an avid reader of historical fiction, psychology, and philosophy.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
50%
25 years | 1,950 cases
Business
25%
25 years | 200 cases
Probate
10%
25 years | 100 cases
Trusts
10%
25 years | 1,950 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 28 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Gaggos Flaggman, PLLC
2250 Butterfield Dr Ste 240, Troy, MI, 48084-3404
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Showing 11 - 14 of 14 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Cindy | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great lawyer
Mr. Gaggos was very knowledgeable and experienced and provided me with invaluable information. He helped me with my mom's living trust as a POA when she became ill. He prepared all the documentation in a timely manner and responded to email inquiries promptly and fully. He was also pleasant and ma...
Posted by Rick and Sue | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Bill Gaggos, Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney
Mr. Gaggos was professional to the 10th degree. He advised us on the needs of our aged father and is now walking us through our own estate planning. He listened attentively to our needs and concerns and advised us on the best way to accomplish our goals. He didn't push us but was very specific in ma...
Posted by Phil | July 21, 2015 | Probate
Satisfied client
My family has used the services of William Gaggos on multiple occasions and has always been pleased. After our mother passed away as Executor of the Estate I knew exactly who to call. There were bonds, real estate, various accounts and Probate to deal with and I had no experience with any of these is...
Posted by Gary | July 17, 2015 | Estate Planning
Thorough and knowledgeable
As an attorney who practices another area of law, I refer all my clients who need assistance in estate or business planning to Bill. All the clients I have referred have reported back that they were very satisfied with Bill's work. Additionally, Bill has handled estate and business planning for me pe...
William H. Gaggos's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bill is a talented attorney with a great understanding of business and estate planning issues. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him, and would highly recommend him to others."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill has superior knowledge in his practice area. He approaches each case with sound business reasoning and cares about achieving the best possible result for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Bill for many years and find him skilled, thorough and thoughtful."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2008 - 2015
President, Gaggos Law Firm, P.C.
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Abear & Gaggos, PC
2001 - 2006
Attorney, Calhoun, Di Ponio & Gaggos, PLC
1995 - 2001
Staff CPA, Jenkins & Company, PC
Associations
1997 - Present
Michigan Associate of CPAsCPA
1997 - Present
Michigan State BarAttorney
1997 - Present
American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsMember
Education
1995
University of Detroit
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Monthly Meeting Group - West Side
IRA Distributions and Taxation with Estate Planning
2018
Grosse Pointe CPAs
Top Nine Estate Planning Tips for CPAs
2015
U of M Tax Associates
Estate Planning
Languages
English