Matthew A. Ferri

Matthew A. Ferri

also known as LifeFocus Planning®

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 18 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bloomfield Hills, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Trusts ... +2 more

6001 N. Adams Road, Suite 135, Bloomfield Hills, MI

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 18 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2008

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

LifeFocus Planning®

6001 N. Adams Road, Suite 135, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304

LifeFocus Planning®

48707 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI, 48317

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Matthew A. Ferri's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joe | November 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review by Happy Client

I called around and took some recommendations from friends. However, when I called Matthew A. Ferri Estate Planning a young lady named Andrea picked up the phone and I knew while talking to her that this is a company I could trust with my trust. Andrea consulted wife my wife and I and patiently ans...wered all of our questions. She litteraly took us through a very complicated procedure and left us both feeling like we made the right decision.

Posted by Steve and Kristy | May 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Building our Trusts

Matthew and Andrea were extremely well prepared for our goal of building our trusts. They made the process easy, complete, and structured to accomplish the goal quickly. Matthew has incredible insight into personal needs and all of the options available in setting up our legal documents to account ...for so many options in life. Great experience and we recommend Matthew and Andrea to anyone interested in estate planning!

Posted by Joe | April 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent client advocate

Matt is a well-respected and highly accomplished attorney. I have had the pleasure of referring several clients to Matt over the years and he has always exceeded expectations. I trust Matt, and his firm, implicitly. He is leader in his field and delivers exceptional results for his clients.

Posted by Steve | December 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Trust and Estate Planning

I hired Matt to write our living trusts for both my wife and I. We're not spring chickens anymore. We needed to establish these necessary documents if unfortunate tragedy struck such as COVID-19. Matt has a very detailed process. His proven business workflow covers all aspects of estate planning.... There is much self reflection when answering these end-of-life questions. Matt makes it personal and thus comforting to complete this process. After these documents are established there is much follow through executing these new trusts. Matt performs his due diligence to make sure all the i's are dotted and t's are crossed after the fact. I would strongly recommend Matt if you are looking for solid estate planning for yourself or a family member.

Posted by Diane | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Knowledgeable and Sensitive to my Situation

I found Matt to be very easy to work with. It was evident that he knew the in's and out's of Wills and Trusts. He made recommendations to ensure I knew my options and explained the tax consequences of my decisions. I was very comfortable working with Matt and would recommend him with confidence.

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Matthew A. Ferri's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frank Bridges

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew Ferri is a member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys where I have come to know, like and respect him over the past few years. Matt is well respected in the Network and has a reputation for honesty and integrity. He has been a student for the past two years in the Network’s Advanced Counselling Program, of which I am a member of the faculty. He has shown himself to be highly intelligent in easily mastering the complex planning strategies involved, and he contributes often to the advancement of our discussions. I have also served with Matt on a Network team developing methods and protocols to operate a law practice that facilitates the long term success of his clients planning using the Three Step Strategy™. He has made valuable contributions to the team, and he has shown himself to be well organized, responsible and conscientious. I would not hesitate to refer clients to Matt and I recommend him highly."

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Matthew Piwowar

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Matt for the past five years both as a member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, and as a member of the Michigan Forum of Estate Planners. Through our collaboration in these professional organizations I have found Matt to be a very knowledgeable and detailed estate planning attorney. More importantly, he truly seems to care about his clients and enjoys helping them."

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Fran-Marie Silveri

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt and I have worked together on a number of estate planning and probate matters. I am very impressed by Matt's depth of knowledge and attention to detail. He has a built a strong practice and is constantly seeking to grow and expand his expertise. And best of all, I can tell that Matt truly cares about his clients."

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Scott Stork

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Matthew for several years. His commitment to helping clients is what sets him apart. He is not a "typical" attorney. He takes the time to listen to his clients to find out what their goals are, and then he takes the time to help educate them on their options. This approach, along with his unique program, which helps to foster an ongoing client relationship is what allows him to make sure the planning he does will work as intended."

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Paul Grant

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt is a detailed and caring attorney. His process for successful estate planning is unique in the industry and gives a client’s plan the greatest opportunity for success. Estate planning is not about just producing a document, although Matt’s are exceptional. Rather, estate planning is about the final result of fulfilling a client’s vision for their family – it is this critical area that Matt is the best… period. Trustworthy, integrity, caring – Matt is all these and more."

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William Coyne

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have gotten to know Matt through the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. Matt is extremely bright and knowledgeable. He is that rare combination of estate planning attorneys who is both up on cutting edge estate planning issues, and able to explain issues to clients clearly, while counseling them through critical choices. I would not hesitate to recommend Matt to individuals who need to do estate planning, or to financial advisors who are looking for a reliable planning partner."

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Scott Williams

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Other

"I enthusiastically endorse Matt! He is an outstanding attorney with a strong command of estate planning law. Perhaps what is most impressive is his ability to truly listen to his clients to discover their unique needs and then be able to recommend customized solutions for their planning situation. Matt effectively communicates with this clients without speaking in legalese."

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Raymond Chandler

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to planning estates, from relatively simple to complex. He puts the extra time in to ensure that he creates estate plans that actually work the way the clients think they should. I highly recommend him."

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Anthony Wilkinson

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Other

"Matt provides prompt, professional and knowledgeable service. Most importantly, he cares about his clients, their families and their future. I fully endorse and recommend him."

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Amy Fehn

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have used Matt's services personally and have referred him to others. He is very knowledgeable and very good at communicating and explaining the various estate planning options."

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Chris Godfrey

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Matt for many years and we have worked on many cases together. Most memorably he did some work for my brother's in-laws in a very difficult situation; they remember him so fondly that they still speak of him at family gatherings!"

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Curt Ferguson

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you are in Michigan and want an estate plan that will accomplish your goals for your family, seek out Matt Ferri. I wholeheartedly recommend him both technically and personally. His technical expertise stands out among his peers in the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, the "community" in which I have known him for many years. As a true "counselor at law" he listens to you, learns about your loved ones and your goals, educates you on the pros and cons of the planning options available to you, and only then, makes recommendations and actually prepares legal documents for you. If you work with Matt, you will understand what you can do, and afterwards, you'll understand what you did! Matt is also among a very small minority of attorneys around the country committed to keeping his clients' plans current over time, and being there for their families to assure a smooth transition when the plan has to do its job. I unreservedly endorse my colleague, Matthew A. Ferri."

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Jeffrey Cramer

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a friend and colleague in the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. We have worked together on issues that concern estate planners on a national basis. Matt has rapidly demonstrated leadership within the field. He is dedicated to his craft and has developed a comprehensive estate planning process that provides a great level of comfort to his clients."

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Paul Grant

Estate planning lawyer

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Krystal Danielak

Elder law lawyer

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Matthew Piwowar

Estate planning lawyer

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Kevin Johnson

Family lawyer

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Fran-Marie Silveri

Estate planning lawyer

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Anthony Wilkinson

Business lawyer

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Scott Stork

Estate planning lawyer

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Annette Gerhardt

Estate planning lawyer

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James Evans

Estate planning lawyer

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Chris Godfrey

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

SUPER LAWYERS - Raising Stars, Thomson Reuters - SUPER LAWYERS

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Certificate of Completion Probate and Estate Planning Program, Institute of Continuing Legal Education

2007

Book Award for Estates and Trusts, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Managing Member, Law Office of Matthew A. Ferri, PLLC

Associations

2022 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2022 - Present

Chamber of Commerce

Member

2019 - Present

Life Care Planning Law Firms Association

Member

2019 - Present

ElderCounsel

Member

2019 - Present

Purposeful Planning Institute

Member

2018 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights Section

Member

2016 - Present

Michigan Forum of Estate Planners

President

2010 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning Section

Member

2010 - Present

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

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Obtained the desired Veterans Benefits

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Obtained the desired Medicaid Benefits

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Education

2013

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Accreditation

2007

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

2003

John Carroll University

BSBA Finance

Speaking Engagements

2012

Spring Collegium

Generational Issues in Marketing

2012

Fall Collegium

Digital Assets, how to protect them and how to transfer them to family members

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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