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Matthew A. Ferri

Estate planning Attorney at Bloomfield Hills, MI

5.0   15 reviews

also known as LifeFocus Planning®

  • Licensed for 15 years
    State MI
    Acquired 2008
    Status
    Active in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Matthew

Learn Matthew’s areas of practice.

Our practice focuses on estate and business planning. We believe estate planning is a process, not just a set of documents.  Whether you are without an estate plan, have an existing plan that has not been reviewed in a while, concerned about protecting your pets, or have other estate planning needs, we can help.

In addition, we help business owners from start-up to sale, whether that's planned or unplanned. We assist with registering the newly formed LLC or Corporation with the state. We also draft how the company will operate and take care of succession planning.

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Veterans Affairs Accredited Attorney
AV Preeminent Attorney 2022 - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
LifeFocus Planning - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Office
6001 N. Adams Road, Ste 135
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
LifeFocus Planning - Shelby Township Office
48707 Van Dyke Avenue
Shelby Twp., MI 48317

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Posted by Joe | November 30, 2022
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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 answered all of our questions. She litteraly took us through a very complicated procedure and left us both feeling like we made the right decision.
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Posted by Steve and Kristy | May 12, 2022
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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!
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Posted by Joe | April 14, 2022
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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
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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.
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Posted by Diane | December 10, 2020
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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.
Posted by Jody | July 31, 2018
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Mom Planning
Mr. Ferri was quick in working with us, making my mom feel at ease. He was flexible in adjustments in what we needed, and the most patient with us. A definite asset to anyone needing legal help. I recommend him highly.
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2018
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Peace of Mind
He made the process simple. It was not all business, very personal and easy to talk to about my planning.
Posted by carol | November 9, 2017
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Will and trust
I hired Matt A. Ferri to prepare a will and trust for me a few years ago. All details of my situation were addressed. Matt provides a great deal of education surrounding these documents, changes in the law, etc. These documents are living documents and they need to be reviewed as time goes on. I joined the Life Focus program to assist in managing these fluid documents. I recently completed the review and made some revisions in the will, trust, power of attorney etc. Again, my specific situation was addressed and the best possible solution is in place. Matt provides a very comprehensive service, is accessible to clients, provides great education!
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Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2017
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Trusts/Estates planning
My husband and I are very happy with Matt and his team. We had no idea what the process was to set up a trust. Matt has taken the time to explain in plain terms what we needed to do to get the process started and has followed up throughout the year. We couldn't be happier with the service and personal attention Matt has shown us.
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Posted by Marie | November 7, 2017
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Professional and friendly
Matthew has worked on several projects for our family. He is very professional, honest and easy to talk to. He's quick to return calls and answer questions. We plan on having him assist us in all our legal needs.
Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2017
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Agree
We had pets that we wanted to have included in our will, plus adult sons. Matt was ideal in working with us and understood our goals. VERY DETAILED ORIENTATED.
Posted by anonymous | November 2, 2017
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Matthew A. Ferri, Excellent Lawyer
My husband and I were happy and fortunate to meet Matt Ferri through mutual friends. We had put off estate planning and now found an attorney who made us feel at ease discussing our financial information and personal concerns. Matt is a very knowledgeable attorney who is professional yet friendly. He offered personal counseling to determine our needs. Step by step, Matt helped us make informed decisions and create our estate plan that allows us to control our assets and protect our family now and into the future. With his Life Focus strategy, he encourages yearly updates to make necessary changes as our life circumstances change. Matt explains all documents in terms we can understand. He gives great examples of why these forms are necessary. All phone calls and emails to him have been promptly returned. Matt offers social events and workshops throughout the year to keep us and our family continually educated and updated on laws that have changed. Because of Matt's honesty, expertise, and support, we have a sense of security for the future. We are confident in Matt's legal advice, therefore we always refer him to our family and friends. JMD
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Posted by Brenda | October 31, 2017
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Very helpful with our trust
Matt helped us establish our family trust four years ago and continues to help us keep it updated. He is current on the laws and regulations affecting trusts and keeps us on a schedule to keep it updated for personal changes. He and his team are easy to communicate with and very responsive. We highly recommend his team for anyone interested in trusts.
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Posted by Ruth | October 9, 2017
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Attorney Matthew Ferri Gets My Highest Rating!
Attorney Matthew Ferri was recommended to us by our Investment Advisor when we needed to update our Estate Plan. At first we were hesitant to make the drive from our home on the east side to his office in Bloomfield Hills but after just a few minutes, we knew we had made the right decision. Attorney Ferri truly listened to our concerns and made sure that everything that was important to us was included in our Estate Plan. He has proven himself to be smart, professional and personable and we would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a top notch Estate Planning Attorney. Attorney Ferri took the time to get to know us and we know we are valued clients. He and his staff also assisted us in properly funding our Trust. His ongoing educational seminars have been very helpful to us as well. Attorney Ferri and his entire staff are friendly and competent and it bears repeating that we highly recommend him.
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Posted by Lauren | October 4, 2017
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Awesome!
Matt is not only professional but extremely knowledgeable. He made the estate planning process easy and after everything was complete we felt relieved. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for guidance in this area.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Member
  • Law Office of Matthew A. Ferri, PLLC
  • 2008 - Present

Education

  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Accreditation
  • 2013
  • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
  • JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
  • 2007
  • John Carroll University
  • BSBA Finance
  • 2003

Legal Cases

  • Veterans Benefits Application
  • Obtained the desired Veterans Benefits
  • Medicaid Benefits Application
  • Obtained the desired Medicaid Benefits

Associations

  • WealthCounsel
  • Member
  • 2022 - Present
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Member
  • 2022 - Present
  • Life Care Planning Law Firms Association
  • Member
  • 2019 - Present
  • ElderCounsel
  • Member
  • 2019 - Present
  • Purposeful Planning Institute
  • Member
  • 2019 - Present
  • State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights Section
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • Michigan Forum of Estate Planners
  • President
  • 2016 - Present
  • State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning Section
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2022
  • SUPER LAWYERS - Raising Stars
  • Thomson Reuters - SUPER LAWYERS
  • 2021
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • Certificate of Completion Probate and Estate Planning Program
  • Institute of Continuing Legal Education
  • 2009
  • Book Award for Estates and Trusts
  • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
  • 2007
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Speaking Engagements

  • Spring Collegium
  • Generational Issues in Marketing
  • 2012
  • Fall Collegium
  • Digital Assets, how to protect them and how to transfer them to family members
  • 2012

Attorney endorsements

Received (13)
Given (10)
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Estate planning Attorney | 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."
Estate planning Attorney | 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."
Estate planning Attorney | 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."
Estate planning Attorney | 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."
Estate planning Attorney | 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."
Estate planning Attorney | 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."
Estate planning Attorney | 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."
Estate planning Attorney | 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."
Estate planning Attorney | 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."
Estate planning Attorney | 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."
Estate planning Attorney | 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!"
Estate planning Attorney | 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."
Estate planning Attorney | 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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Bloomfield Hills Estate planning Lawyer Matthew A. Ferri
Matthew A. Ferri
Estate planning Attorney
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Licensed for 15 years
Free Consultation