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Licensed in Michigan for 20 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2005
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TRENT C. HILDING, PLC
6824 E Lake Montcalm Rd, Edmore, MI, 48829-9312
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Trent Charles Hilding's Lawyer Endorsements
"Trent is an extremely knowledgeable attorney, particularly when it comes to the areas of agriculture, business planning, and estate planning. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney in those areas. He is hard-working and honest, and will take great care of his clients. He has a wonderful reputation in the community, which is well-deserved."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Trent and and I attended the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Boot Camp and Education Summit together and he has a tremendous grasp of legal concepts, can easily relate scenarios to issues and create equitable solutions for clients. He is a valuable tool for anyone looking to create a comprehensive wealth plan."
William Penn
Agriculture lawyer
Keeley Blanchard
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, TRENT C. HILDING, PLC
2006 - 2010
Partner, Agricultural & Rural Advocates, PLC
2004 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Smith, Martin, Powers & Knier, P.C.
Associations
2009 - Present
Montcalm County Farm BureauPresident
2008 - Present
American Society of Farm Equipment AppraisersMember
2008 - Present
American Society of Livestock AppraisersMember
2007 - Present
Probate and Estate Planning Certificate
2007 - Present
Montcalm County 4-H Fair AssociationVice President
2005 - Present
American Agricultural Law AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Agricultural Law Certificate
2005 - Present
National Farm Transition NetworkMember
2005 - Present
Michigan State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Michigan State University Alumni' AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Michigan Cattlemen's AssociationMember
American Cattlemen's
2010 - 2010
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
Education
2004
Drake University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science
2002
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts
1998
Vestaburg Community Schools
Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2010
Oil/Gas Leasing in Michigan
Oil/Gas Lease Issues
2010
Farm Succession Planning
Estate Planning
2010
Farm Succesion Conference
Business Structures
2010
Beginning Farmer Succession Conference
Common Mistakes of Farm Succession
2009
Farm Succession Conference
Farm Transfer Planning
2008
Farm Succession
Joint Ventures that Make Sense
2007
Land Use Education
Michigan Right to Farm and Zoning
2007
Gratiot Wind Group
Wind Energy Agreement Alternatives
2007
Farm It Forward
Farm Estate and Business Succession Planning Tools
2006
Montcalm Land Use Coalition
Water Law
Publications
2008
Extension Bulletin
Estate Transfer Summary, A Brief Summary of Estate Transfer Tools
2008
Extension Bulletin
Probate & Estate Planning, A Discussion of the Alternatives
2008
Extension Bulletin
Limited Liability Company, A Better Business Enty Alternative
2008
Extension Bulletin
Selection of Business Entities and Comparison of Issues
2005
National Farm Transition Network
Joint Ventures and Options for Beginning Farmers
Languages
English