Jeffrey J. Michalowski

Jeffrey J. Michalowski

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 25 years

Elder law Lawyer at Sterling Heights, MI
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Business, Estate Planning ... +12 more

44444 Mound Rd Ste 100, Sterling Heights, MI

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

15

Practice Areas

Elder Law 75%

Nursing home planning, assisted living planning, asset protection, VA benefits for long term care, Medicaid planning and qualification.

22 years

75%
Business 10%

Consulting and assisting with small businesses. Business succession planning, incorporating or organizing corporations, LLCs, partnerships, S-Corporations and other business entities.

10%
Estate Planning 2%

Estate planning for families, individuals, and seniors.

2%
Trusts 2%

Creating living trusts, revocable trusts and irrevocable trusts to not only avoid probate but also to qualify for governmental benefits.

2%
Contracts and Agreements 1%

Reviewing and drafting business contracts for transactions between companies.

1%
Corporate and Incorporation 1%

Entity designations and formation. Operating agreements and consulting.

1%
Divorce and Separation 1%

Assisting clients with filing for divorce and legal separation.

1%
Family 1%

Helping navigate post divorce judgment issues.

1%
Guardianship 1%

Assisting with guardianships, conservators, and other living probate matters.

1%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 1%

Entity designations and formation. Operating agreements and consulting.

1%
Partnership 1%

Entity designations and formation. Operating agreements and consulting.

1%
Power of Attorney 1%

Using powers of attorney to help protect assets for long term care planning and elder law. Creating powers of attorney as part of estate planning.

1%
Probate 1%

Assisting with both probate of estates and probate of the person.

1%
Real Estate 1%

Assisting with residential real estate transactions.

1%
Wills and Living Wills 1%

Assisting clients with estate planning.

1%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 25 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2000

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Serafini Michalowski Derkacz & Associates PC

44444 Mound Rd Ste 100, Sterling Heights, MI, 48314-1341

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Jeffrey J. Michalowski's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Caring and extremely knowledgeable

Jeff has been an invaluable resource my father obtaining his veteran benefits. Without him we would not have received all that my dad received. In addition, Jeff has been our family lawyer for many years. He has developed an estate plan and multiple trusts to guarantee our desires for the distribu...tion of our assets upon our death. I have recommended him to many friends and all have been impressed with his competency and compassion.

Posted by Brian | February 20, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

One remarkable individual

Jeff Michalowski has a friendly, calm, empathetic professional, with a positive demeanor. Highly, organized, competent with a strong work ethic. A highly intelligent professional who cares about his clients needs and willing to accommodate individuals with out of the office appointments. Jeff has man...y Professional accomplishments which makes him a successful business owner and attorney. Having worked for and with Mr. Michalowski for several years, I highly recommend Jeff, as he helped helped my parents, several family members, and friends with Trusts, Estate Planning, and Elder Care needs. I have worked with many other attorneys and Jeff's level of knowledge of Elder Care Law and Estate Planning is unmatched . I highly recommend Jeff as a caring, professional and dedicated family man. Look no further, Jeff will take care of all your questions and concerns about Elder Care Law and Estate Planning.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Probate/Estate

Mr. Michalowski did an excellent job with probating my mothers' estate. His negotiating skills and advice made it very easy for me to make the best decision for my benefit.

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Jeffrey J. Michalowski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Grusecki

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Derkacz

Trusts lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Jeff for more than a decade now and know firsthand that he does a terrific job taking care of his clients."

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Phillip Serafini

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jeff since before we started this firm. I formed a partnership with Jeff because of the way he treated his clients and his knowledge of Estate Planning and Elder Law. Jeff's client's love him because he puts their needs ahead of his own and he treats them as if they are family. You cannot ask for more."

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Edward Shankin

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jeff is an extremely dedicated, knowledgable and compassionate attorney who works extremely hard for his clients"

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Phillip Serafini

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Edward Shankin

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, PC

2004 - 2006

Associate, Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, PC

2003 - 2004

Associate Attorney, Raymond, Enwright, & Ulrich, P.C.

2002 - 2003

Associate, Cardelli, Lanfear & Buikema, PC

2000 - 2002

Tax Staff, Plante & Moran

Associations

2003 - Present

Natioanl Academy of Elder Law

Member

2003 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights Section

Member

2000 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Macomb County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Michigan, Business Law Section

Education

1997

Adrian College

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

N/A

Wayne State University Law School

JD

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