$ 175-350 per hour
Christopher T. Lindsay
About Christopher
Biography
Christopher T. Lindsay is the founder of the Estate Planning & Elder Law Services law firm. For almost 20 years, Mr. Lindsay has practiced exclusively in the areas of estate planning, elder law, and probate and trust administration.
With extensive experience in estate planning and probate and trust administration, Mr. Lindsay is committed to guiding his clients through the design, preparation, and implementation of their estate plans, including those with special needs.
He has also assist his clients navigate their way through confusing and complicated probate proceedings, and with the proper administration of a living trust. His experience in the probate courts includes work with contested and uncontested decedents' estates, guardianships and conservatorships.
Mr. Lindsay is dedicated to providing his elderly clients solutions to their complex long-term care planning options by exploring the options available through private insurance, as well as the Medicare and Medicaid programs. As an attorney accredited with the Veterans Administration, he also enjoys helping Veterans and their spouses obtain all of the benefits they are entitled to under the law.
Community involvement is an integral part of our firm's philosophy. Mr. Lindsay has served his community by teaching hundreds of Estate Planning and Long Term Care Planning courses in the numerous communities including Ann Arbor, Westland, Walled Lake, Pinckney, and Dexter, Michigan.
Mr. Lindsay is a member of the Probate and Estate Planning and Elder Law sections of the State Bar of Michigan, as well as the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Mr. Lindsay earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Detroit School of Law in Detroit, Michigan, and his Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Lindsay is admitted to the State Bar of Michigan and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Elder Law
25%
26 years | 600 cases
Estate Planning
25%
31 years | 1,200 cases
Probate
25%
31 years | 800 cases
Trusts
25%
31 years | 700 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
20%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 34 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Estate Planning & Elder Law Services, P.C.
21500 Haggerty Road, Suite 100, Northville, MI, 48167
Estate Planning & Elder Law Services, P.C.
High Pointe Executive Offices, 1056 Charles H. Orndorf Drive,Suite E, Brighton, MI, 48116
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Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Jaclyn | January 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent Team of Professionals!
Hired to get all my estate and docs in order. The entire team is all great, they all make sure you understand everything and make sure every little thing is taken care of so there’s no loose ends. They were all excellent to work with and make everything very easy and organized!
Posted by Greg | July 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Family Trust
First met Chis at a local seminar on financial planning. Gave us a lot of good info and when we followed up and got a trust done for us, he and his staff were professional, asking for our input all the way and did a fine job.
Posted by Nancy | July 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Client
Mr.Lindsey drafted our original trust several years ago.Now, as a widow I returned to review and restructure.He listened and made recommendations to ensure future financial security for me and my heirs.
Posted by Thomas | May 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Excellence service
Christopher T Lindsay and his staff are outstanding. I have contacted them several times over the last 10 years to create my trust and then make changes after my spouse died. They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and informed. I feel confident that they will handle my trust with th...
Posted by Charles | February 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Very helpful
We have worked with Mr Lindsay since 2000 when he created our trusts. Through through the years his newsletters have kept us up to date as to when we needed to make updates and changes based upon new laws. This is our second update and Mr. Lindsay his team have been helpful and professional
Christopher T. Lindsay's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Chris for several years and he is meticulous in the manner in which he handles long term care asset protection planning. He has successfully handled complicated elder law matters that require an advanced level of skill and understanding of the laws surrounding Medicaid. Chris and his staff are friendly, accessible, and easy to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is very knowledgeable and experienced in matters of elder law and estate planning."
"Christopher is well organized and responsive. I have referred a number of matters to him and always received positive feedback. He is an effective advocate regarding all matters of Estate Planning and Elder Law."
James Wald
Estate planning lawyer
John-Christophe Hughes
Probate lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1999 - 2015
Shareholder, Estate Planning & Elder Law Services, P.C.
1991 - 1999
Associate, Nemier, Tolari, Landry, Mazzeo & Johnson, P.C.
Associations
2007 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights SectionMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning SectionMember
1991 - Present
State Bar of Michigan FoundationMember
Education
1991
University of Detroit
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Ferris State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
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