Timothy Robert Alles

Timothy Robert Alles

also known as Tim Alles

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 15 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare, Probate

5360 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI

About Timothy

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

The Estate Planning Attorneys at Alles Law are familiar with state and federal laws regarding estate planning in Michigan, and are available to provide experienced and insightful legal representation to prepare a custom fit estate plan for your unique situation. There is no reason not to have a will or trust, regardless of the size of your estate. Having an estate plan in place will give you peace of mind.

16 years

50%
Elder Law 30%

Nursing Home and Long Term Care expenses can deplete your life savings very quickly. But they don't have to! With proper planning by our Elder Law and Medicaid Attorneys, you can protect your assets from the high cost of the nursing home.

16 years

30%
Probate 5%

Probate Administration Probate can be a daunting process for someone who is experiencing it for the first time. We help our clients navigate the process and assure that the wishes of the deceased are fulfilled. Probate doesn't have to be scary.

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 125-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 15 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2010

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Timothy Robert Alles

5360 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546

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Timothy Robert Alles's Reviews

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Posted by Cathy | December 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Went above and beyond!

I met with Mr. Alles to discuss setting up an estate plan for myself. During our meeting, he recommended plans also be setup for my adult, unmarried children--which I did. Unfortunately, my son died soon after his trust was setup. But, having a trust in place, has made managing his home, IRA's, and o...ther assets much easier without going through probate. I definitely recommend Mr. Alles to anyone needing estate planning.

Posted by Jennifer | July 26, 2013 | Wills & Living Wills

Professional and Informative Attorney

Tim took my husband and I through every single step of setting up our wills and trust. We had lots of questions, concerns, and worries about what we could/couldn't do. Tim was very patient and took us step by step through what we wanted, what he could do for us, and how he could bring everything to...gether to get us what we were looking for. He was very informative and knew what we were looking for before we figured it out. I have suggested Tim to family and friends since our experience was wonderful. He is even doing our son's will for him since he is currently a Marine heading to Okinawa and has no idea what he will get into in the next couple of years. Highly recommend Tim to anyone looking for a down to earth honest attorney.

Posted by Chris | June 23, 2013 | Estate Planning

Professional and Dedicated Attorney

Attorney Tim Alles was very informative when walking my wife and myself through our Estate Plan and Will. There were many things we had no idea about that Tim explained and counseled us on. Since finalizing our estate plan, Tim has helped my family with other legal needs. I would recommend him to any...one that wants an attorney who treats you like family.

Posted by Chris | September 01, 2011 | Estate Planning

Excellent and Trustworthy Attorney

I worked with Mr. Alles regarding my estate plan. Not only was he very personable and showed he cared, he walked me through my entire estate plan and explained everything to me where I could understand it clearly. He answered all the questions I had and made me feel at ease with such an important l...egal document. I would definitely recommend him to others looking for similar services. I came away feeling like I met with a friend as well as an attorney.

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Timothy Robert Alles's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Piwowar

Medicaid and medicare lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on several different clients’ matters with Tim and have found him to be very knowledgeable and comprehensive in his approach to Medicaid planning. More importantly, he truly cares about his clients and how his work impacts their lives. All of my clients who I have referred to him have been happy with his work.."

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Bobbi Hines

Elder law lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tim is a very knowledgeable and helpful attorney. He is known for his ability to meet with clients and steer them in the right direction FOR THEM. He is not a One-Size-Fits-All practitioner. He asks the right questions to determine the individual goals of each client, which differ greatly from one family to the next. If you want someone you can trust to help you make the right decision for your family, then Tim is your guy."

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Shawn Eyestone

Elder law lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tim Alles is very thorough and professional when preparing clients for the Medicaid planning and qualification process."

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Michael Toburen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Judd

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several cases to Tim and have always been impressed with the level of attention he pays to each client. Tim recognizes that each case is different, and approaches his clients kindly while communicating reasonable and realistic expectations. I look forward to referring clients to Tim in the future, as all are happy with the results obtained. Tim truly is a pleasure to work with!"

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Steven Riley

Elder law lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tim is a thoughtful, innovative and highly skilled attorney. We met through a professional association, and he continues to impress me with his tenacity to build a better law practice for his clients. I've seen him solve complex issues with simple solutions. I would not hesitate to recommend his services."

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James Oppenhuizen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tim has assisted my clients in the past with their estate planning needs, and each of my clients has been happy with the results. I find Tim to be extremely knowledgeable in his area of practice. I wholeheartedly endorse Tim."

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Matthew Piwowar

Estate planning lawyer

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Jordan Bush

Real estate lawyer

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Bobbi Hines

Elder law lawyer

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Michele Fuller

Elder law lawyer

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Shawn Eyestone

Estate planning lawyer

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Steven Riley

Estate planning lawyer

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Stephanie Judd

Family lawyer

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James Oppenhuizen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Alles Law

2002 - 2007

Corporate Banking, National City Bank

Associations

2012 - Present

ElderCounsel

2012 - Present

Academy of VA Pension Planners

2011 - Present

WealthCounsel

2010 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning Section

2010 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Education

2010

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Hope College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

CALL Seminar

Estate Planning

2019

CALL Program

Estate Planning

2018

Estate Planning and Retirement Seminar

Estate Planning and Elder Law

2017

CALL Classes

Estate Planning

2015

Good News and Success

Business Success Stories

2015

Frontlines of Freedom Military Talk Radio Show Changes in VA Benefits

2015

4 Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care

Long-Term Care Planning

2014

Trusts 101

Ethical Considerations with Trusts and Estate Planning

2014

Trusts 101

An Overview of Trusts

2012

Villa Maria

All About VA Aid & Attendance Benefits

2012

Villa Maria

Wills vs. Trusts - Which is For You?

2012

Villa Maria

Medicaid Qualification

Languages

English

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