I chose Ms. Jennifer Coles Law Firm due to the positive reviews plus the Law Firm expertise is firmly centered around Estate planning. In addition Ms. Coles, with Brian, conveyed a warm, friendly, professional manner in dealing with my questions / concerns in a very timely manner. ....really helped to abate the stress in dealing with this arduous (but necessary) task. Professionally, they know exactly what to do through the expertise they have acquired in the many years the Law Firm has primarily focused in this area of the Law. They certainly provided a "load off" my mind in setting up a very comprehensive Estate plan (made it so much easier) and I truly thank them so much for this. I highly recommend this Law Firm for comprehensive Estate planning.
Jennifer and her staff were detailed, quick, and friendly. I will definitely return if I have any legal needs in the future. Highly recommend this office.
Guide you through the probate court process, petition the court if necessary to help administer assets.
29 years
WE WILL GIVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THE PEACE OF MIND IN KNOWING YOU HAVE AN ESTATE PLAN IN PLACE.
I attended Michigan State University from 1986-1990 and earned a bachelor of arts degree in accounting. I then went on to obtain my law degree in 1993 from Indiana University (ranked among the top 20 law schools in the country). After graduating, I moved to Grand Rapids and have been practicing law there for over 23 years. I enjoy sail boat racing, traveling and arts and crafts.
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Posted by William | June 3, 2019
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Excellent Comprehensive Estate Planning
I chose Ms. Jennifer Coles Law Firm due to the positive reviews plus the Law Firm expertise is firmly centered around Estate planning. In addition Ms. Coles, with Brian, conveyed a warm, friendly, professional manner in dealing with my questions / concerns in a very timely manner. ....really helped to abate the stress in dealing with this arduous (but necessary) task. Professionally, they know exactly what to do through the expertise they have acquired in the many years the Law Firm has primarily focused in this area of the Law. They certainly provided a "load off" my mind in setting up a very comprehensive Estate plan (made it so much easier) and I truly thank them so much for this. I highly recommend this Law Firm for comprehensive Estate planning.
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Posted by Val | October 4, 2017
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Excellent/ Professional Service!
Jennifer and her staff were detailed, quick, and friendly. I will definitely return if I have any legal needs in the future. Highly recommend this office.
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2021
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We really appreciate the work that Jennifer Cole did on my Mother’s estate plan. We appreciated her knowledge and suggestion to add an amendment to my Mothers estate folder. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Jennifer and her law firm.
Posted by Becky | May 6, 2020
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A pleasure to work with
Jennifer prepared my will, power of attorney, and trust for me. She was thorough and patiently explained every document to me. I came away feeling great peace of mind that everything had been considered and accounted for. Very kind and pleasant to work with!
Posted by Jim | January 24, 2020
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My Wife and I just finished up our last will and testament and Trust documents.
We cannot recommend Jennifer and Brian more. They are very thorough and knowledgeable. They made the creation of our Family Trust with a painless process. They even came to us in Ann Arbor. We really appreciate your help- we will definitely be using your services in the future.
Posted by Lisa | October 28, 2019
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Highly recommend!
My husband and I hired Jennifer as our estate planner. She was very knowledgeable and organized. She was able to easily answer all of our questions and was great to work with. We definitely recommend her!
Posted by Bob | October 18, 2019
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Great and Friendly Service
We had a great experience with Jennifer and highly recommend her for your legal needs. She really helped us understand the maze of wills, living wills, trusts, DNR's...there are so many options. We left her office with a great weight off our shoulders regarding future financial and health decisions that are necessary as we age.
Posted by Paul | September 27, 2019
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Will and Trust
Jennifer walked us through setting up a trust, last will and testament, powers of attorney, patient advocate, and other legal documents associated with estate planning.
She was thoughtful and able to explain questions as well as provided guidance based on experience which was helpful.
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2019
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Lyn Sturrus
I hired Jennifer to do my will and this was my first time hiring a lawyer for myself and I was very happy that I chose her to work with. She made everything very easy and explained every little detail with me. If I need help in the future I will definitely go back to her and would recommend her to anyone needing any kind of legal help.
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Posted by RaeAnn | September 4, 2019
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Estate Planning
Jennifer was very thorough, timely and took the necessary amount of time needed to walk me through my estate planning. I highly recommend her.
Posted by Patrick | June 7, 2018
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Estate Planning Review in
Jennifer Cole was retained to put together an Estate Plan for my wife and I. She put together a very comprehensive plan and did an excellent job explaining the documents to us. She also provided a written synopsis of the documents which will assist other family members understand their pupose. I highly recommend Jennifer Cole for Estate Planning!
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Posted by Sam | October 25, 2017
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Probate assistance
I chose Jennifer Coles due to the positive Avvo reviews that highlighted not only her legal excellence, but also her warm, friendly, professional manner in treating the reviewers. All of the reviewers on Avvo are correct, Ms. Coles is wonderful to work with, she looked over my paperwork, made a call on the spot to clarify a question and determined that there was no need to open a probate, which lifted a heavy veil that had hung over me. I highly recommend her! I also would like to thank Brian, who calming, professional voice on the phone helped determine that I made the correct choice in consulting Attorney Coles. I will use her services in the future when the need arises.
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Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2017
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Elder law concerns
Answered questions well enough to take the burden off my shoulders. Very quick response. If I need to hire an Elder law attorney, she will be the one.
Posted by Kathy | October 28, 2016
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A Great Find!
I met Jennifer through my company's legal plan. I'm so very happy I chose her! She is very thorough, kind, compassionate and knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable with her from the moment we first spoke on the phone. I've been trying to "write a will" for years now but found it to be too overwhelming, that I kept putting it off. Jennifer not only explained the process but virtually took me by the hand to create my TRUST. Thank you Jennifer. I also approached her about a trip I had purchased a year ago. I had been pushing it out due to various reasons and this last being for a medical purpose. The company stated "non-refundable/non-transferrable". Jennifer wrote a letter on my behalf and I'm happy to report I am going to get a FULL refund. I almost just chalked it up as experience, and instead, I contacted Jennifer who didn't hesitate to write the company! I would highly recommend her, in fact, I have. :) Thanks again Jennifer!
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Posted by Tammy | June 6, 2016
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Happy Client
Jennifer helped me with obtaining guardianship. She explained the steps and made sure I understood everything in this process. Anytime I was anxious or upset Jennifer and Brian let me know not to worry they were handling everything no need to worry!
Posted by Melissa | April 20, 2016
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Thorough, Smart, and Insightful in creating Living Trust and Will
It took us many years to finally sit down and create our living trust and will as well as designate the patient advocate, mainly because my husband and I couldn't agree on some issues. Jen Coles helped us navigate those difficult questions that required some difficult answers. My husband and I are very happy with the final documents. I have recommended her to clients and even my own parents, all have had positive experiences.
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Posted by Richard | January 5, 2016
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Strong Experienced Attorney with Strong Legal Support Staff
A divorce proceeding is a strong, sad, and painful experience. Having Jennifer represent, inform, and advise me throughout this process transformed this negative, powerful, and sad experience into a productive, orderly, and manageable chapter of my life.
Of course, no attorney can do without an excellent support staff. Brian, the Office Manager, was equally as helpful, diligent, and responsive. Combined, the two individuals provided me with the much-needed professional, legal assistance to walk me thru this negative chapter of my life, with the patience, competence, and experience I needed to sleep at-ease knowing I was in the right hands. I recommend coming to Coles Law for your Family Law issues. I had a positive experience with Coles Law and believe others will too.
Coles Law also handled my Will creation in an efficient, intelligent, and prudent fashion as well.
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Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2015
good attorney
Very professional and thorough. I enjoyed working with Jennifer on my trust. While it was a business relationship she made it seem personal and she cared about my situation.
Posted by Cyndy | April 23, 2015
My Thanks to the Grand Rapids Phonebook
I am very lucky that in my many decades of living, only twice have I needed an attorney. My first
encounter with a lawyer was not a positive experience. In this attorney's defense, I lacked the
necessary knowledge to explain exactly what I wanted. Ignorance certainly isn't bliss....it's darn
expensive, especially when I was dissatisfied with the finished product. Not knowing any local lawyers personally, I resorted
to the yellow pages. I was extremely fortunate that my index finger rested on Jennifer Herrick
Coles' name. Her type of practice was exactly what I had been seeking. Furthermore, I did not have
to wait weeks or months to make an appointment. Ms. Coles personally met me in the waiting room.
Her demeanor was warm and friendly. I explained that I wanted a trust and any other legal instrument important upon my passing. She asked several questions as did I and I was very impressed with her knowledge and presentation of information. My time with Jennifer that first
meeting was constructive, and positive. I knew I had made the right decision in asking her to help with my legal issues. In subsequent phone
calls, meetings, and emails I often would change my mind about what I wanted. With great patience
and kindness Ms. Coles would agree or disagree with what I wanted, explain her reasons, and would proceed from that point forward. Very rarely was she late and she explained the cost of her services up front. I would
return to Jennifer in the future if I needed her legal advice and wisdom. She is the epitome of
today's successful business woman.
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Posted by bob | March 7, 2015
real estate and being old
mrs, coles took care of all the legal work involved in the property sale and she took care of all the elder care things that we don,t have to worry about.
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Estate planning Attorney | Oct 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jennifer and I work in some of the same areas of the law and I have had the privilege of both reviewing her answers on Avvo and discussing matters with her by phone. I have found Jennifer's answers to be spot-on, in terms of the law. Her experience and her genuine concern for her clients are very admirable. I have no hesitation in endorsing Jennifer and her services.
James Frederick"
Unknown Attorney | Apr 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Great Attorney.
Ms. Coles is an excellent attorney with years of experience. She has knowledge of the law and is compassionate. I would highly recommend her."
Estate planning Attorney | Apr 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Jennifer for close to 20 years. She is an excellent lawyer and person. She is knowledgeable and skilled at estate planning. I would not hesitate to recommend her to work."
Elder law Attorney | Apr 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"All of my Elder Law and Estate Planning referrals go to Jennifer Coles. She relates to clients very well, handling all matters patiently, thoroughly, and with expert knowledge. Clients love her! Moreover, her rates are reasonable and sensitive to client needs.
I respectfully endorse this lawyer."
Probate Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer Coles has provided legal services to clients in West Michigan for over 20 years. She has a proven history of going the extra mile for her clients and giving each legal matter special attention. I highly recommed her for estate planning and probate matters."
Estate planning Attorney | Apr 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is a well organized, knowledgeable and hard working attorney. She gives her clients the individual attention that they need and does so in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Jennifer for all of your Estate Planning needs."