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Brett A. Howell
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Biography
Brett is a Certified Elder Law Attorney and has been helping his clients for over 20 years. He is the owner of The Elder and Estate Planning Law Firm, P.L.L.C. located at 8285 S. Saginaw Street in Grand Blanc. As the firm name suggests, his practice is dedicated exclusively to assisting clients with their estate planning and elder law needs, such as Medicaid planning, trusts, wills, Veterans Benefits planning, guardianship, conservatorships and probate estate or trust administration.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Elder Law
32%
24 years | 2,500 cases
Estate Planning
32%
26 years | 2,000 cases
Probate
31%
24 years | 500 cases
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Licensed in Michigan for 33 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Brett A. Howell
8285 S Saginaw St Ste 100, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439
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Brett A. Howell's Reviews
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Posted by BRUCE | February 24, 2011
BRUCES' REVIEW
BRETT IS HELPING MAKE MY WIFES STAY IN A NURSING HOME AFFORDABLE. HE HAS SAVED ME AT A VERY DIFFICULT AND STRESSFUL TIME IN MY LIFE. HIS LEGAL AIDE KELLY IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HELPED BY TALKING TO MERRILL LYNCH AND VANGUARD FOR ME TO GET FUNDS TRANSFERED CORRECTLY.(THEY WERE MAKING IT VERY DIFF...
Brett A. Howell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brett is an excellent attorney. I have referred clients to him for assistance with estate planning particularly when it deals with elder care issues. My clients were very satisfied after consulting with Brett and I was too. He is very patient, understanding and attentive to client's needs. I highly recommend Brett."
"I endorse this lawyer without any reservation whatsoever. Brett is an outstanding elder law attorney. I have complete trust is his ability, his legal knowledge, and his honesty. Not only is he one of the best elder law and estate planning attorneys I know, he is also among the most ethical and is guided by his faith. Brett is a person whose presence in the legal profession makes it better. I have no doubt that if you are considering hiring Brett, you will be satisfied with the service he provides and the skills he brings to help you and your family. I often call Brett when I have difficult elder law questions. I am honored to have the opportunity to publicly profess my confidence in Brett and my endorsement of him."
John Peck
Elder law lawyer
Todd Schmitz
Elder law lawyer
Experience
Honors
2008
Accreditation, Department of Veterans Affairs
2008
Graduate, Veterans Benefit Institute
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Owner, The Elder and Estate Planning Law Firm, PLLC
2002 - 2003
Attorney, Strategic Legal Services
2000 - 2001
Partner, Einheuser & Howell, P.C.
1993 - 2000
Attorney, James, Dark & Brill
1992 - 1993
Law Clerk, Kalamazoo County Circuit Court
Associations
2008 - Present
Genesee County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Genesee County Bar Association, Probate CommitteeMember
2006 - Present
National Elder Law FoundationCertified Elder Law Attorney
2003 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2002 - Present
Certified Financial Planner
1992 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Medicaid qualification of married client
Medicaid approval by Michigan Dept. of Human Services
Education
1992
University of Detroit School of Law
Juris Doctor
1988
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Probate Court Contested Matters & Non-Jury Trial Seminar
Trial Procedure Overview
2008
Probate Court Practice Seminar
Special Needs Trusts and Medicaid Update
2004
Representing the Elderly or Disabled Client in Michigan
Medicaid Planning
Publications
2009
Probate Court Contested Matters & Non-Jury Trial Seminar
Trial Procedure Overview
2008
Special Needs Trusts and Medicaid Update
Probate Court Practice Seminar
2004
Representing the Elderly or Disabled Client in Michigan
Medicaid Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
The Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
03 Sep 2012
Legal Guide
The 9 Questions You Must Ask if a Loved One is Going Into a Nursing Home
03 Sep 2012
Legal Guide
The Top 10 Medicaid Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
03 Sep 2012