Elizabeth Sue Graziano

Elizabeth Sue Graziano

4.8
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 15 years

Probate Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning

250 W. Eisenhower Pkwy, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI

About Elizabeth

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Probate 60%

Probate Litigation; adult guardianships/conservatorship; contested proceedings; long term care; Medicaid planning; undue influence

60%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 260-280 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 15 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2010

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices PLLC

250 W. Eisenhower Pkwy, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103

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Elizabeth Sue Graziano's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Karen | January 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Estate Attorney

My mother and I were very pleased with Mrs. Graziano's services. She gave specific and clear explanations as to why my elderly mother needed certain documents and guided us through the process of creating power of attorney, medical power of attorney, a pour-over trust and will documents. Both my moth...er and I feel much more at ease moving forward.

Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2015 | Real Estate

Real estate advice for first home purchase

I hired Liz to assist me in the process of buying my first home. She was very helpful in answering all of my questions about the process and reviewing the closing documents. It was reassuring knowing an expert looked over the mountain of paperwork that greeted me at closing! I would recommend Liz to ...anyone looking to buy a home.

Posted by Sandra | June 11, 2015

Ms. Graziano Review

Ms. Graziano kept me apprised through out my legal process. She was extremely communicative and responsive. Her professionalism and demeanor allowed met to put the slow legal journey in the back of my mind rather than ruminate on a daily basis. I always felt my interests were a priority. I wou...ld highly recommend Ms. Graziano.

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2015 | Estate Planning

Excellent lawyer and advisor

we just did our state planing which was relatively complicated and required lots of discussion and adjustments, she did all extremely well , on time on budget and we are very pleased. Thank you Liz.

Posted by Sally | May 22, 2015 | Estate Planning

Elizabeth Graziano was a life-saver for us.

When I met Elizabeth Graziano in 2013, the only member of our family still residing in Ann Arbor was my handicapped brother, supported in part by an ancient trust from our mother. When my brother had his first stroke, Elizabeth helped us get my brother's affairs in order, including meeting with him... and helping him design medical directives. When my brother died in 2014, she was instrumental in helping us close his affairs, and she took over trusteeship of our mother's trust and closed it as well. All this was accomplished with truly amazing competence, sympathy, and efficiency. And it allowed us, the remaining siblings, to proceed with our own lives without having to spend a great deal of time in Ann Arbor. We feel deeply indebted to her, and we also feel that we have acquired a new personal friend in Ann Arbor with whom we want to keep in touch. We have highly recommended her to all our friends in Ann Arbor.

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Elizabeth Sue Graziano's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mara Kent

Estate planning lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Liz Graziano. She is a very well-respected attorney who practices in estate planning, elder law, probate, and trust administration. She is a tough but compassionate advocate for her clients, and she is well liked by judges, practitioners, and most of all, her clients. Additionally, she selflessly serves her community engaging in significant pro bono and community service. I highly recommend Liz Graziano."

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Suzanne Fanning

Guardianship lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Graziano is able to utilize her extensive nursing background in combination with her impressive legal skills to provide the best legal advice possible on issues of guardianship and conservatorship"

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Pro Bono Award, Washtenaw County Bar Association

2009

Certificate of Merit, Cooley Law School - Alternative Dispute Resolution

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC

2013 - 2020

Principal Attorney, HAMILTON, GRAZIANO & LONDON, PLC

2009 - 2012

Associate attorney, Law Office of Andrew Muth

1982 - 1989

Registered Nurse, Various Hospitals

Associations

2015 - Present

Washtenaw Association for Justice

Secretary

2015 - Present

Probate Section, Washtenaw County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Wasthenaw Estate Planning Council

member

2012 - Present

Wasthenaw County Bar Association

member

2010 - Present

Michigan Association for Justice

Member

2013 - 2015

Solo and Small Firm Section, Washtenaw County Bar Association

Co-Chair, Member

Education

2010

Thomas M Cooley Law School

Juris Doctor

1986

Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis

BSN

1982

St Lukes Hospital School of Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Speaking Engagements

2020

Washtenaw County Probate Court annual training

Guardian ad litems

2014

Constitution Day

4th Amendment

Publications

2014

Res Ipsa Loquitor Free Research Tools at our Fingertips

Languages

English

Activity

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