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William E. Westerbeke
also known as Bill Westerbeke
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Licensed in Michigan for 23 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 29 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Westerbeke Law Firm, PLLC
4595 Broadmoor AVE SE, Suite 237, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512
Law Offices of William E. Westerbeke
2060 East Paris Avenue., Suite 105, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-6191
Westerbeke Law Firm, PLLC
728 Pleasant Street, Suite 104, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085-3909
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Posted by John | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Bill W. Made this very easy
I enjoyed meeting Bill and working with him. He made the entire estate plan process very simple. Bill takes the time to explain everything fully. He and his staff are great and I highly recommend him.
William E. Westerbeke's Lawyer Endorsements
"I know Bill through my association with the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. As an estate planning attorney myself, I know how important it is to hire a well-qualified estate planning attorney. Bill is a great guy, easy to work with, and I would gladly refer my friends and family in Michigan to for all of their estate planning and elder law needs."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I know Bill through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. I have consulted with him about elder law and estate planning clients. I am proud to call him a colleague. He is professional and knowledgeable. For my clients with family members on his side of Michigan, I would not hesitate to recommend him."
Todd Schmitz
Elder law lawyer
Experience
Honors
1996
Certified Public Accountant, Illinois State CPA Society
Work Experience
2008 - 2009
Attorney, McShane & Bowie, PLC
2002 - 2008
Attorney, Passaro & Kahne Law Office, P.L.L.C.
1998 - 2002
Attorney, Handler, Thayer & Duggan, LLC
1995 - 1995
Extern, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Associations
2008 - Present
Grand Rapids RotaryMember
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Illinois State CPA Society
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Chicago Bar Association
Member
2005 - 2007
Southwest Michigan Estate Planning CouncilPresident
2001 - 2003
Chicago Bar Association Federal Tax, Exempt Organizations CommitteeChair
Education
1996
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Michigan State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2007
Farm Bureau Insurance Client Presentation
Estate Planning Basics
2007
Coalition of Community Funders
The IRA Charitable Rollover: The Realities
2006
Chicago Bar Association, Federal Tax Committee (Exempt Organizations Division)
Vehicle Donations and Form 1098-C
2005
Southwest Michigan Insurance and Financial Advisors
Use of Trusts in Estate Planning
2005
Chicago Bar Association, Trust Law Committee
How To Limit Your Liability: Checklist for Nonprofit Directors and Officers
2003
Various Local Rotary Clubs
Myths of Estate Planning
2003
Chicago Bar Association, Trust Law Committee
Primer on the Revised Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption, Vehicle Donations, and a Charitable Giving Due Diligence Checklist
2002
Southwest Michigan Insurance and Financial Advisors
Charitable Contribution Planning
2002
Chicago Bar Association
Exempt Organizations Part II: Complex Multiple Entity Planning
2002
Chicago Bar Association
Exempt Organizations Part I: A Primer on Representing the Tax Exempt Charitable Organization
Publications
2006
Illinois Bar Journal
An Illinois Not-For-Profit Directors' Compliance Checklist
2005
Michigan Tax Law Journal
Does a Non-Profit Organization Have to Pay Sales or Use Tax in Michigan?
Languages
English