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Renard J. Kolasa
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Biography
RENARD J. KOLASA is a senior attorney of the firm. Mr. Kolasa has concentrated his practice in the areas of estate planning and taxation, closely held business law and tax-exempt organizations. This has included such matters as:
- Designing, drafting, implementing and administering estate plans for a broad range of estate sizes
- Designing and drafting trusts of all types, including charitable trusts
- Business succession planning
- Assisting closely held businesses in formation, operation, tax planning, restructuring and termination
- Assisting tax-exempt organizations get established, obtain appropriate government approvals and operate in compliance with applicable rules
- Church and ecclesiastical law matters
- Advanced wealth transfer planning and implementation
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-350 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 47 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 51 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Couzens Lansky Fealk Ellis Roeder & Lazar PC
39395 W 12 Mile Rd Ste 200, Country Club Office Centre, Farmington Hills, MI, 48331-2968
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Experience
Honors
2005
Certified Advisor in Philanthropy, The American College
Work Experience
1978 - Present
Attorney, Couzens Lansky Fealk Ellis Roeder & Lazar, PC
1987 - 2017
Chancellor, Detroit Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
Associations
1978 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
1978 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Taxation SectionMember
1974 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
Education
1974
University of Michigan
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Michigan State University
MA - Masters
1971
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Life's Final Journey Seminar Sky Valley CA
Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer and Charitable Giving
2014
HUMC Seminar
Estate Planning from a Biblical Perspective
2012
UM Foundation of Arkansas Planned Giving School
Planned Giving and Estate Planning
2012
Michigan Agency Alliance Seminar
Succession Planning
2011
UM General Board of Discipleship Planned Giving School AZ
Estate Planning and Charitable Giving
2010
North American Conference on Christian Philanthropy IN
Planned Giving
2009
Planned Giving Resource Center Planned Giving School FL
Estate Planning and Endowments
2008
United Methodist Convocation on Development FL
Funding Ministry in a New Economy
2007
United Methodist Church Chancellors Association Seminar TN
Suggestions for Clergy to Minimize Liability Exposure
2005
Planned Giving Roundtable of SE Michigan Seminar
Top Things Planned Giving Advisors Need to Know
2004
Detroit Federal Credit Union Seminar
Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer
2003
Legal Forum for UM Jurisdictional Chancellors TX
Local Church Planned Giving
2003
Critical Legal Developments
Wealth Transfers - State of the Law
2003
Critical Legal Developments
Top 20 Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation Ideas
2002
West Ohio Annual Conference Seminar
Planned Giving for Churches Large and Small
2001
National Association of UM Annual Conference Treasurers CA
Planned Giving
1995
CLU Lecturer, Lawrence Technological University, 1983-95
Estate Planning and Business Organizations
1994
State Bar of Michigan Conference
Balancing a Successful Family Life with a Successful Professional Career
1982
CLU Program Lecturer, Wayne State University 1979-82
Estate Planning and Business Organizations
Publications
2016
Couzens Lansky
Useful Personal Information at Death
2016
Couzens Lansky
Advanced Estate Planning Techniques
2015
Couzens Lansky
Church Gifting Policies and Endowment Funds
2012
Couzens Lansky
Estate Planning and Charitable Giving
2000
Couzens Lansky
Estate Planning and Planned Giving
1987
Oakland County Bar Journal
Buy-Sell Agreements
Languages
English