Shawn P. Eyestone

Shawn P. Eyestone

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Grandville, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Business, Probate

3083 Washington Avenue SW, Suite A, Grandville, MI

About Shawn

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 35%

I assist clients create a lasting legacy with their estate plans, including wills, revocable living trusts, and general and health care powers of attorney, among others. Some clients also benefit from irrevocable trusts, gifting programs, charitable trusts, establishing private foundations or public charities, or creating family cottage limited liability companies. I help clients protect what is most important to them.

25 years

35%
Trusts 30%

I help clients create and administer both simple and complex trusts, revocable and irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts including compliance with the Michigan Trust Code, tax laws and regulations, and Medicaid and VA laws and regulations.

25 years

30%
Business 25%

I have assisted numerous small to mid-sized businesses, including many healthcare professionals and facilities, regarding entity selection, formation, admission of new owners, reorganization dissolution, and succession planning. I regularly advise my clients regarding general business operational matters, contract negotiations, real estate and equipment transactions, litigation avoidance, and regulatory compliance.

25 years

25%
Probate 10%

I help client with simple and complex probate issues in Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Ionia, Allegan, Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb and other counties throughout Michigan. We have developed a process that enables us to charge a flat fee for most uncontested probate administrations.

25 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 75 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 135-475 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 24 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2001

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Eyestone Law Offices, PLC

3083 Washington Avenue SW, Suite A, Grandville, MI, 49418

Eyestone Law Offices, PLC

800 East Ellis Road #511, Muskegon, MI, 49441

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Shawn P. Eyestone's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gary | January 31, 2014 | Probate

Trusted advisor

I would highly recommend Shawn Eyestone to anyone seeking a highly knowledgeable, attentive, accessible and compassionate attorney for very reasonable fees. Shawn helped me and my family through a very complicated estate settlement with many real estate, debt and rental property issues and the forma...tion of an L.L.C. He helped us every step of the way and was always available to answer questions and give advice. We are forever grateful to Shawn for helping our family through the most stressful time we have dealt with. P.S. We did not know of Shawn prior to hiring him. We initially consulted with 5 attorneys including those in the glass towers in downtown G.R. We chose Shawn because he seemed very down-to-earth, accessible and very knowledgeable and have never regretted it.

Posted by Angela | January 03, 2013

"Awesome Attorney"

By the time I reached Mr. Eyestone the stress was weighing heavy on me. Not only did he really listen to me, I couldn't tell if he had any other clients that he was working with. He kept me informed and as a client he cared about me. He made a heavy load a lot lighter. May God continue to shower bles...sings on he and his family.

Posted by Shannon | April 08, 2010 | Family

Professional and prompt

We had a family emergency where we needed fast advice. Shawn made sure our minds were at ease and our legal affairs appropriately handled. There are no words to express how thankful our family is to have Shawn as our family attorney.

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Shawn P. Eyestone's Lawyer Endorsements

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Julia Sullivan

Estate planning lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Sean. He is a knowledgeable, thorough, and keeps his clients needs, values, and goals in mind at all times."

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Lora Howard

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn's communication style is both calming and sincere. This enables him to relate to clients during stressful times and aid them in crafting custom, thoughtful, estate planning strategies to ensure their families are taken care of. I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Fafinski

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer without any hesitation. He is dedicated to creating solutions that fit his clients and shuns the industry trend to pushing people into high volume, non-customized solutions. I have learned much from him in his work at a national level as it relates to estate planning. He is also a really good guy!"

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Christopher Berry

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is a great lawyer who really cares about his clients--I'd recommend him for any estate planning or business needs."

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Adam Zuwerink

Business lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My initial contact with Shawn a few years ago was on opposite sides of a lease disagreement. He did a great job as an advocate for his client while still being honest and fair to work with. I do not hesitate to send referrals his way when things pop up I can't handle, especially in the Grand Rapids market."

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Timothy Alles

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jean Treece

Business lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I would highly recommend Shawn. He is smart, articulate and motivated. I was fortunate to be able to work with Shawn during the negotiating and contracting portion of a large deal. His ability to craft concise, clear and intricate agreements is second to none. Shawn is an excellent contract attorney with a strong ethical practice and great feel for client relations. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a contract or estate planning attorney."

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Thomas Fafinski

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Christopher Berry

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Susan Im

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Catherine Jacobs

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Timothy Alles

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Rookie of the Year, Grand Rapids Lions Club

1999

Arthur Neef Moot Court Semifinalist, Wayne State University Law School

1998

Best Contract Award (Shared), Wayne State University Law School

1997

Lee Honors College, Western Michigan University

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Eyestone Law Offices, PLC

2008 - 2010

Attorney, Verspoor, Waalkes, Lalley, Slotsema & Talen, P.C.

2001 - 2008

Attorney, Law Firms in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Detroit

Associations

2013 - Present

Western Michigan Estate Planning Council

Member

2013 - Present

National Association of Estate Planners and Councils

Member

2013 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning Section

Member

2007 - Present

Grand Rapids Lions Club

Board of Directors

2005 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2001 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Business Law Section

Member

2013 - 2018

Muskegon County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2017

Ottawa County Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2010

Specialized Language Development Center

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Sister vs. Sister - Trust Litigation

$2M found or returned to trust

Trust Litigation - Brother vs. Brother

Settlement for 95% of Demand, Charities paid 100%, Plus Attorney Fees

Brother vs. Sister - Probate Litigation

Return of all $350k, Payment of Attorney Fees, and Removal of Daughter as agent for mother.

Elder Abuse - Niece vs. Aunt

Return of assets, restoration of capacity and freedom of Aunt/Sister.

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Education

2001

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Western Michigan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Morning Show with Shelley Irwin Family Caregiver Empowerment

2021

Family Health Matters Television Show Family Caregiver Empowerment

2019

Documenting Real Estate Transactions with a Trust or Estate Documenting Real Estate Transactions with a Trust or Estate

2018

NALs of West Michigan Quarterly Meeting

Advance Directives and Healthcare Decisionmaking

2018

NALs of Michigan Quarterly Meeting

Caregivers Rights and Responsibilities in Michigan

2014

2014

The Morning Show with Shelley Irwin World Alzheimer's Month - Legal Implications

2014

Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers Transfers upon Death: Key Estate Administration Concerns

2014

Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers Non-Tax Estate Planning Considerations

2014

Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers Business Structure Choice and Conversion

2013

The Morning Show with Shelley Irwin Good News and Success - Business Law

2013

The Morning Show with Shelley Irwin Protecting What Is Important - Asset Protection

2013

Keeping Your Farm in the Family

Simplified Probate Avoidance Strategies

2013

Keeping Your Farm in the Family

Pitfalls and Opportunities of Michigan Property Tax Law

2013

Keeping Your Farm in the Family

How Living Trusts Work

2013

Keeping Your Farm in the Family

Best Practices to Transfer Farm Business and Real Estate

2013

Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers Planning for the Heirs/Beneficiaries

2013

Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers Transfers upon Death: Key Estate Administration Concerns

2013

Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers Non-Tax Estate Planning Considerations

2013

Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers Business Structure Choice and Conversion

2013

Business Contracts A to Z Competition Issues

2013

Business Contracts A to Z Essential Contract Elements

2013

"Ask Fellow Members" Business Law Roundtable

2007

Health Law Roundtable

Michigan Abandoned Property Laws

2003

Business and Tax Planning Conference

Immigration and Health Care Professionals

2001

Bay Physcians Conference

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Publications

2015

2009

Kent County Medical Society Monthly Newsletter Business of Medicine: Red Flags Rule

Languages

English

Activity

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