Daniel H. Serlin

Daniel H. Serlin

also known as Dan Serlin

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 28 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Farmington Hills, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Corporate & Incorporation

37911 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 55%

You provide for your family now, but who will take care of your loved ones when you no longer can? An estate plan is a necessary tool to maintain and pass your wealth to loved ones, particularly in light of complex and ever-changing tax laws. In order to maximize our clients' estates, our law firm develops comprehensive estate plans and modifies existing plans for clients at any stage of their lives from thosstarting a family and beginning to accumulate wealth to retiring and leaving a legacy.

29 years

55%
Probate 25%

The loss of a loved one is an emotional time. Too often in today’s economy the loss of a loved one is viewed as an opportunity to divert or misuse assets rather than a time for grieving and closure. We frequently represent individuals named in a will or trust who are charged with carrying out the decedent’s desires against greedy, overreaching beneficiaries. We also represent beneficiaries who believe they are being cheated out of their rightful inheritance by a greedy or crooked fiducia

29 years

25%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

Our experienced attorneys have assisted a range of businesses from medium-sized corporations, small businesses and entrepreneurs from start-up through all transactional, planning, contract and litigation matters that they encounter in today's turbulent business market. As business owners ourselves, we understand what your company means to you and we treat your legal issues with the respect we treat our own.

29 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 4 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2021

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 13 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2013

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 28 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1997

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Serlin, Trivax & Associates, PC

37911 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI, 48331

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Daniel H. Serlin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | August 11, 2011 | Estate Planning

Knowledgeable, Trustworthy and Compassionate

Proper estate planning requires expert advice from an attorney who understands more than just the law. The right attorney will also understand finance, business and human nature. Beyond all this, the right attorney must also have integrity and compassion. When my family needed estate planning advice ...we searched high and low for an attorney who meets these high standards. We found that attorney in Dan Serlin. We have been and remain very grateful for his sage counsel and advice. I recommend Dan without hesitation or qualification.

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Daniel H. Serlin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Max Emmer

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is known as an expert in his area of practice and expertise. I would and will happily refer friends and clients to him in need and know they will be well taken care of and represented."

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Nathan Nelson

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is an excellent, creative attorney."

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Thomas Fafinski

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is an enlightened estate planning attorney who has demonstrated his significant thought leadership in a national mastermind organization. I turn to Dan when vetting strategies, techniques and processes. Dan is an experienced estate planning attorney who will work for you and with you to ensure that your estate plan addresses your needs, meets your goals, and is consistent with your values."

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David Williams

Trusts lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is a dedicated, bright and personable lawyer. I highly recommend him."

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Trevor Weston

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is a consummate professional. He is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney who works tirelessly to educate himself regarding the ever evolving probate and tax codes so that he can provide the highest quality of legal advice available to his clients. As an attorney in the field, I give him my highest recommendation."

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Matthew Fedor

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is an excellent lawyer who is both thoughtful and diligent in representing his clients. He takes the time to listen and get to know the needs of his clients and creates a clear path to achieve their goals and objectives. I highly recommend Dan as an attorney who gives clients the attention they deserve and the expertise they need. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dominic Silvestri

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Dan Serlin for years and he is truly an asset to the community. Not only is he one of the best probate and estate planning attorneys around, he freely volunteers his time for worthwhile organizations. I have, and will continue to, recommend Dan to anyone seeking a top-notch lawyer to help with their estate planning."

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Joseph Lavigne

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is hard working, well prepared, dedicated to outstanding results for his client and a complete professional to deal with. It is a pleasure to have this opportunity to endorse him."

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Mark Berke

Probate lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is extremely knowledgeable in several areas of the law, particularly estate planning and probate. I have recommended numerous clients to Dan, and have always received very positive feedback."

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David Williams

Estate planning lawyer

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Nathan Nelson

Business lawyer

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Matthew Fedor

Estate planning lawyer

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Mark Berke

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

1994

James B. Angell Scholar, University of Michigan

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Managing Partner, Serlin, Trivax & Associates, PC

Education

1997

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Center for Wealth Education

Estate Planning Panelist

2014

Center for Wealth Education

Estate Planning Panelist

2011

Royal Oak Community Education

Retirement Planning

2010

Brighton Community Education

Retirement Planning

Languages

English

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