Andrew Kemp Shotwell

Andrew Kemp Shotwell

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 24 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Traverse City, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts ... +2 more

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

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 20%

24 years

20%
Probate 20%

24 years

20%
Real Estate 20%

24 years

20%
Trusts 20%

24 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 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

Law Offices of Andrew Kemp Shotwell

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

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Andrew Kemp Shotwell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kristin | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent - Probate

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

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2015

Very helpful and professional

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 deta...ils.

Posted by Holly | May 8, 2015

Estate Planning

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.

Posted by Byrdie | May 8, 2015

Trusted Advisor

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.

Posted by Ryan | May 1, 2015

Drafting and review of business and trust documents

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 quick...ly researches the issue and responds promptly.

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Andrew Kemp Shotwell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Whims

Probate lawyer | Jan 09

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."

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David Glenn

Unknown lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Kevin Washburn

Trusts lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Glenn Saltsman

Estate planning lawyer | May 01

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."

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Glenn Saltsman

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Partner, Smith & Johnson, Attorneys, PC

Associations

2017 - Present

City Opera House

Director

2014 - Present

Pine Hollow Institute

Board of Directors

2009 - 2011

Rotary Club of Traverse Bay Sunrise

Board of Directors

Education

2001

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Probate & Estate Planning Institute, 58th Annual

Running an Estate Practice

2018

Fundamentals of Estate Administration

Creditor Claims

2015

Seminar in the Snow

Representing a Minor or Incapacitated Plaintiff

2014

Seminar in the Snow

Preserving Government Benefits for the PI Client

2009

Seminar in the Snow

Clients and Government Benefits: Implementing Special Needs Planning in Litigation

2008

Seminar in the Snow

Probate Issues for Injured Minors and Legally Incapacitated Individuals

Languages

English

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