Sally D. Babbitt

Sally D. Babbitt

4.1
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 25 years

Probate Lawyer at Lansing, MI
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts ... +2 more

6005 W. Saint Joseph Hwy., Suite 302, Lansing, MI

About Sally

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 50%

Estate and Trust Administration, Guardianship & Conservators, and Probate Litigation

25 years

50%
Estate Planning 15%

Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorneys, Succession Planning, Business Creation

25 years

15%
Trusts 15%

Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorneys, Succession Planning

25 years

15%
Wills and Living Wills 15%

Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorneys, Succession Planning

25 years

15%
Mediation 5%

Court approved in Domestic Relations and General Civil with enhanced experience in Probate Litigation.

19 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 1-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 25 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2001

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Babbitt Legal Group, PC

6005 W. Saint Joseph Hwy., Suite 302, Lansing, MI, 48917

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Sally D. Babbitt's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Contracts & Agreements

Posted by Whitney | March 31, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent Resource for Business & Agricultural Law

Sally has worked with our business and family for several years. We have used her services to legally establish our business, drafted client contracts, and helped us navigate the legalities of end of life issues in our family. She has always been available when we have legal questions and is informed... of the latest legal cases in our industry. She is an excellent resource through her continued research, writing and presentations on various legal topics. We would wholeheartedly recommend Sally for your personal and business needs!

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Sally D. Babbitt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lawrence Schneider

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Our family called upon Sally for assistance for my elderly parents. Sally is a delight to work with, very knowledgeable, and cares very much about her clients."

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Daniel Shawl

Real estate lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Babbitt and I worked together to solve a particularly difficult property matter, and were able to come to a resolution that made both of our clients very happy. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Monday Profile, Ingham County Legal News

2009

To 20 Up & Coming Lawyers, Lawyers Weekly

2009

People's Choice Best Lawyer, Eaton Rapids Community News

Work Experience

2011 - 2014

Attorney, Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC

2010 - 2011

Vice President Relationship Manager, Pnc Wealth Management

2000 - 2010

Attorney, Law Office of Sally B. VanDenBerg, PC

Associations

2015 - Present

St. Luke Lutheran Church

Governing Board Member

2015 - Present

Resolution Services Center of Central Michigan

Board Member

2014 - Present

Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM)

Board Secretary

2014 - Present

American Agricultural Law Association

Member and Speaker

2014 - Present

Mid-Michigan Lutheran High School Association

Delegate

2011 - 2015

Eaton Rapids Medical Center Foundation

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Mark Moon II

Merlin won again.

Estate of Mark Moon I

We won in the trial court and the surviving spouse appealed. Merlin Moon was affirmed in the Court of Appeals

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Education

2020

San Diego State University

Post-Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology

2015

Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Attended

2013

Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Certificate in Probate & Estate Planning

2007

Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Mediation Certificate

2007

Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Mediation Certificate

2000

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Albion College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

Trusts 101; Lansing, MI

Grantor Trusts and Ethics

2015

Probate Process Seminar

Responsibilities of the Fiduciary

2015

National Business Institute

The Probate Process Start to Finish

2015

National Business Institute

Trusts 101

2015

Annual Member Kickoff

Estate Planning Challenges for Farmers

2014

American Agricultural Law Association Annual Symposium

Anatomy of an Agricultural Client

Publications

2015

Michigan Farm Bureau Farm News Farmers Face Unique Challenges

2015

Interviewed by Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staying Out of Trouble

2015

State Bar of Michigan Agricultural Law Section Should I Be Concerned About Basis?

2015

2015

Ingham County Legal News Monday Profile

2014

State Bar of Michigan, Agricultural Law Section Critical Cases to Watch: Rondigo...

Languages

English

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