Deborah L. Rysso

Deborah L. Rysso

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 21 years

Elder law Lawyer at Traverse City, MI
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate

1004 East 8th Street, Traverse City, MI

About Deborah

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Elder Law 45%

Experienced Medicaid planning for residents at nursing homes. Also a VA Accredited attorney who can advise on Aid & Attendance benefits for Assisted Living.

22 years

45%
Estate Planning 35%

Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorneys, Lady Bird Deeds, Special Needs Planning

22 years

35%
Probate 20%

Decedents' estates, guardianships, conservatorships

22 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 21 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2004

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

RYSSO LAW, PLLC

1004 East 8th Street, Traverse City, MI, 49686

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Deborah L. Rysso's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tony | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Advice!

My wife and I have used Deb Rysso on multiple occasions in the past ten years. She first worked with us when my father entered in a nursing home and we needed to protect my mother's assets. Next we used her with my mother-law's estate and then used her to develop a ladybird deed for my mother's hom...e. All of the estates were small and in all cases she helped us simplify the process and avoid probate for a very reasonable fee. My wife and I were so impressed with her attention to detail and sound advice that we used Deb to set up our own trust. What impressed me most was in two cases she told us "I think you're worried about the wrong thing" and then explained a scenario we didn't foresee. In both instances the scenario she described was what actually happened, but due to the pre-planning we were prepared and protected. I would highly recommend Deb to anyone for elder planning and estate issues. Tony McLain Sault Sainte Marie

Posted by Catherine | October 20, 2013

Efficient and compassionate

Deborah has been my family's lawyer for a few years, helping us with tasks including estate planning, updating my parents' trust and developing a contract for home health care workers. She is always courteous and prompt, she charges very fair rates and does high quality work. Deborah has a strong kno...wledge of elder law and is skilled at communicating information simply and clearly. I also appreciate her willingness to find experts in other legal fields if we have a question that is outside of her area of expertise.

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Deborah L. Rysso's Lawyer Endorsements

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Estate planning lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a knowledgeable attorney and great to work with."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, Michigan Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Michigan Super Lawyers

2013

Leading Estate Planning Lawyer, Traverse City Business News

2012

Rising Star, Michigan Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Michigan Super Lawyers

2007

Probate and Estate Planning Certificate, Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, Rysso Law, PLLC

2004 - Present

Elder Law Attorney, Rizzo & Associates, PLC

2010 - 2019

Attorney and Partner, Rysso & Wingfield, PLLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association

Former President

2004 - Present

Bay Area Senior Advocates

Member

2014 - 2017

Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation

Board Member

2012 - 2013

Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association

President

2008 - 2011

Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association

Secretary

2008 - 2011

Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association

Newsletter Co-Chair

2005 - 2010

Parkinson's Support Group Board

Legal Counsel

2005 - 2009

Traverse Area Women Lawyers Assocation

President

Education

2003

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Speaking Engagements

2015

Legal Planning for Over 50

Estate and Medicaid Planning

2015

Legal Planning for Over 50

Estate and Medicaid Planning

2014

Legal Planning for Over 50

Estate and Medicaid Planning

2014

Legal Planning for Over 50

Estate and Medicaid Planning

2013

Legal Planning for over 50

Medicaid Planning

2013

Legal Planning for over 50

Estate and Medicaid Planning

2013

Legal Planning for over 50

Estate and Medicaid Planning

2012

Senior Center Lunch

Lady Bird Deeds

2012

Legal Planning for over 50

Medicaid Planning

2012

Legal Planning for over 50

Estate and Medicaid Planning

2012

Legal Planning for over 50

Estate and Medicaid Planning

2011

Legal Planning for over 50

Estate and Medicaid Planning

2011

Legal Planning for over 50

Estate and Medicaid Planning

2009

Traverse City Senior Expo

Estate Planning

Publications

2014

Traverse City Record Eagle Columnist

2013

Travere City Record Eagle Columnist

2012

Traverse City Record Eagle Columnist

2011

Traverse City Record Eagle Columnist

Languages

English

Activity

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