Top Rated Michigan Estate Planning Lawyers

Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts and more

Bio: I am committed to giving my clients the best legal experience. Clients will speak with me on the phone, in the office, and in court. I will listen to your concerns and help you achieve your goals. I will recommend to you a plan of action to resolv...

Rating: 8.7

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Edward Shaw has 28 years experience as an attorney. Mr. Shaw is joined by several professional and long-time assistants who help guide our clients through the legal process. Mr. Shaw has been a lecturer on the law and has authored a weekly article...

Rating: 9.0

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts and more

Bio: I am the founder of Suzanne R. Fanning, PLLC in Ann Arbor, Michigan and have over 20 years of legal experience. I concentrate my practice exclusively in the area of probate, trusts and estates. I graduated from the University of Bristol in England...

Rating: 9.2

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Family and more

Bio: I am Paul Fessler, founder of Fessler Law, P.C. I am dedicated to assisting you with your legal issue, whether it involves family law, business law, real estate law or probate and estate planning. I serve clients in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and all su...

Rating: 9.5

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Throughout my education and career my goal has been to help people through the sometimes turbulent and complicated legal process. I was born and raised in Ann Arbor and have strong ties to the community including longstanding relationships within ...

Rating: 10

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts and more

Review: "It was a pleasure meeting with attorney Amy Tripp. She is very easy to communicate with, she listens to what you have to say and gives you an honest answer. Attorney Amy Tripp takes her time to address our concerns and priorities and explains thin..."

Rating: 10

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more

Full Service Law Firm. Over 25 Years Experience.

Rating: 7.3

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Probate and more

Bio: I have been in practice since 1978, for more than 25 years as a member of a firm in Downtown Detroit, and, since 2006, as a sole practitioner, now in Southfield. When you call, I answer the phone. When you have questions, I personally answer them....

Rating: 8.8

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate and more

Bio: David has practiced law for 20 years and specializes in estate planning, business, probate, real estate and litigation. He is owner of David B. Mammel PLLC, a/k/a Mammel Law, and is licensed in both Michigan and Indiana. David is a Special Fiducia...

Rating: 8.1

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Probate and more

Bio: I have a general practice of law that primarily involves trial practice for criminal, family, and probate matters throughout West Michigan. Because of the probate interest, I also am involved in Wills, Trusts, and other estate-planning devices. Th...

Rating: 9.4

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Business and more

Bio: JuliusGiarmarco, Esq. is a partnerand heads up the firm's Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Julius received his law degree (J.D.) from Wayne State University, and his master of laws (LL.M.) from New York University. His primary practice areas inc...

Rating: 9.9

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax, Business and more

Review: "Richard was wonderful. Very knowledgeable about estates, wills and trusts. I was very impressed. Great to talk to and very personable. He answered every silly question I had. Plus, a whiz at doing taxes. wow. I tell all my friends about him"

Rating: 8.2

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Richard Jasan Sharp's Website

Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Bio: I specialize in estate planning. My clients are individuals and small businesses. I enjoy working with these types of clients because I can make a significant impact on their lives and businesses by helping them plan for their future. My holistic ...

Rating: 8.5

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "I would 1000% recommend Ms.Angela.She is a wonderful person and a great attorney."

Rating: 6.5

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Angela L. Whitaker's Website

Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Litigation

Bio: As a former prosecutor, I have a vast amount of experience in the courtroom having appeared in court countless times for hearings, motions and trials. That experienced has carried over into private practice, where my comfort and experience in the ...

Rating: 8.9

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

Bio: Attorney serving clients in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration. My approach is simple: I treat each client with respect, listen carefully to their individual needs and answer all questions so that each client feels comf...

Rating: 7.5

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and more

Bio: I enjoy practicing law because it provides me with an opportunity to continally get to know new individuals and families. When retaining my services, Ilike all of my clients to think that they have found an attorney who will treat them fairly and ...

Rating: 8.0

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