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Andrew Kemp Shotwell

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  • Traverse City, MI
  • Licensed for 19 years
  • Free consultation
Andrew Kemp Shotwell
Andrew Kemp Shotwell
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About Andrew

Personalized, Quality Estate Planning and Probate Services With Compassion. Call Today.

I am admitted to practice law in all state courts and am a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association. I am also a member of the State Bar of Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Section, as well as the Elder Law Section, and Intellectual Property Section, having received a Certificate of Completion in the areas of probate and estate planning issued by the Michigan Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Probate and Estate Planning Sections of the State Bar of Michigan. I am a past-president of the Friends of the Traverse Area District Library and an active volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Michigan. Further, I have been an active member of the Traverse Bay Sunrise Rotary Club since 2006, serving on its Board of Directors from 2008-2011.

I currently reside in Grand Traverse County with my wife Sarah and our daughters, Amelia, Ava and Vivian. My areas of practice include estate planning, probate, elder law, business, commercial, intellectual property and civil litigation.

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Practice areas

OtherBusinessTrustsProbateEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 20%

    19 years

  2. Probate: 20%

    19 years

  3. Trusts: 20%

    19 years

  4. Business: 20%

    19 years

  1. Real estate: 20%

    19 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

603 Bay St
Po Box 705
Traverse City, MI, 49685

Website
www.smith-johnson.com 

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      MIActive And In Good Standing200105/24/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerSmith & Johnson, Attorneys, PC2001 - Present
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      City Opera HouseDirector2017 - Present
      Pine Hollow InstituteBoard of Directors2014 - Present
      Rotary Club of Traverse Bay SunriseBoard of Directors2009 - 2011
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Syracuse University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2001
      University of Michigan, Ann ArborBA - Bachelor of Arts1998
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Fundamentals of Estate AdministrationCreditor Claims2018
      Probate & Estate Planning Institute, 58th AnnualRunning an Estate Practice2018
      Seminar in the SnowRepresenting a Minor or Incapacitated Plaintiff2015
      Seminar in the SnowPreserving Government Benefits for the PI Client2014
      Seminar in the SnowClients and Government Benefits: Implementing Special Needs Planning in Litigation2009
      Seminar in the SnowProbate Issues for Injured Minors and Legally Incapacitated Individuals2008

      Reviews

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      Review Andrew Shotwell

      Excellent - Probate

      Posted by

      Andrew has been spot on throughout a long and emotional situation after her husband, David Briggs, died. His children convinced her that her and her husband needed a medicaid divorce to protect the money and had him sign a POA and a will while in the hospital just weeks before his death. We did not see the manipulation until after he died and they tried to keep it from her. These were people she hugged and had in her home for 14 years for holidays. Andrew is a star
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Very helpful and professional

      Posted by

      Mr. Shotwell was extremely helpful in navigating us through the process of setting up a will and trust. He spent time throughout the whole process to work through many aspects and details. At our final review of the documents I felt secure that my family was thoroughly protected because of the details.

      Estate Planning

      Posted by

      I have had the privilege to work with Andrew in helping our mutual clients achieve their estate planning goals. Andrew genuinely cares about people and he is most knowledgeable in the law and the tools available to assist clients.

      Trusted Advisor

      Posted by

      For over a decade now, Andrew is the principal attorney and a trusted advisor for our family office. He is an invaluable part of our professional team. Andrew offers excellent legal expertise for our ongoing business activities, sophisticated estate planning and numerous, often complicated special projects. Andrew is great to work with - he's insightful, thoughtful, and completely committed to our best interests.

      Drafting and review of business and trust documents

      Posted by

      I've worked with Andrew for several years and he has assisted us with the drafting of our business documents and the review of our trust documents. He has kept us up to date on all corporate filings and assisted in our corporate minutes. In instances where he may not have the answer, he quickly researches the issue and responds promptly.

      Attorney endorsements

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      Robert Whims, Probate Attorney on Jan 9, 2017
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Andrew is an excellent, honest and hard working lawyer. If you have a probate or estate matter, contact Andrew and you will be very well served.

      David Glenn

      Andrew is one of the smartest and hardest working attorneys I know. He is truly a great lawyer.

      Kevin Washburn, Trusts Attorney on Jun 11, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Glenn Saltsman, Estate planning Attorney on May 1, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Andrew Shotwell is an excellent lawyer and a very decent guy. I highly recommend Andrew for his specialties, which include: Probate, Trusts, Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate Law.

      Cost

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      • Hourly Rates$200-$250/hour
      • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
        60 minutes
      PAYMENT METHODS

      Cash, Check, Credit Card