Michael L. Holland

I've hired Michael for over 10 individual documents at various times over approximately six years. The first thing I noticed about Michael was that, unlike any lawyer I've ever met, he answers his own phone. He is warm, knowledgeable, humble and clear. Michael assisted me in the immediate aftermath o...f the sudden death of a parent when the estate needed to be navigated. Michael made himself available to me to answer questions months before we stood in court to probate the will. He worked with the local court and travelled to help me. He walked me through all the statutory requirements and guided me when I was not in an ideal headspace. He answered all my questions over the months that followed and worked with others who were involved in related aspects of the estate. There were no issues. Around that time, I hired him to redo my will and similar personal documents. Three years later, I hired him again to update my documents. He answers my questions whenever I have them, and I have seen firsthand that the documents he creates are valid in court and stand the test of time. I'm ever grateful.

Michael isn’t just our estate planning attorney, but a family friend of many years. In this longevity, I’ve witnessed his consistent serenity: he has given me advice, spoken to my passion with patience, and leaned into kindness even when I did not deserve it. He has counseled my friends, and he has a...lways tried to help anyone I knew in distress any way he could. Despite knowing him all my life I’ve never given this man so much as a Christmas card, and yet he shows up for me (and anyone else I need him to show up for) continuously and with integrity, patience, compassion and experience. He truly is the kind of man you want helping you with anything, but certainly with estate planning and the slightly scary process of making sure your children will be looked after. He makes it easy, he keeps it light, and he gives the best advice!