Top Rated Benton Harbor, MI Estate Planning Lawyers

32 estate planning lawyers serve Benton Harbor, MI. Compare the best based on 24+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Berrien County are listed below.

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Benton Harbor Has 32 Estate Planning Attorneys with 24 Reviews

Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Saint Joseph)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Bio: Gwendolyn is an experienced attorney who has been helping clients solve complex problems for over 25 years. Throughout her career, Gwendolyn has enjoyed building relationships with her clients and making a difference in their lives by approaching ...

Rating: 9.5

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Passaro, Kahne, Taylor & DeFrancesco Law Offices P.L.L.C.
685 W Main St, Benton Harbor, MI

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

Bio: I received my law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School (Magna Cum Laude) and have been practicing law in St. Joseph since 2014. Prior to attending law school, I graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psy...

Rating: 6.2

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Estate Planning Lawyers in Benton Harbor, MI

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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Passaro, Kahne, Taylor, DeFrancesco & Thompson Law Offices PLLC
685 W Main St, Benton Harbor, MI

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law

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Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Saint Joseph)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law

Review: "Attorney William Westerbeke was very honest and upfront with my personal needs regarding my estate planning. He did not create an estate plan/will that was beyond my needs and therefore costing an exorbitant amount. He also provided an effective p..."

Rating: 7.6

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Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Saint Joseph)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation

Bio: I devote my practice to advising and representing individuals, businesses, and associations in the broad spectrum of real estate and property matters, as well as corporate issues, and counseling and representing families and individuals in matters...

Rating: 8.0

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Passaro, Kahne, Taylor, DeFranceso, and Thompson
685 W Main St, Benton Harbor, MI

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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Banyon Fette Law Office
1211 E Napier Ave Ste 1, Benton Harbor, MI

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Government, Estate Planning

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Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Saint Joseph)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Juvenile and more

Review: "Attorney McCree went above and beyond when assisting and handling an important matter. She was clearly busy with other concerns for the community and young people but took the time to direct and be there. I truly appreciate her guidance and direct..."

Rating: 7.3

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3078 Riverview Ln, Benton Harbor, MI

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Family, Native Peoples Law, Elder Law and more

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Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Saint Joseph)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

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

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Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Saint Joseph)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Stevensville)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Business, Employment and Labor, Environmental and Natural Resources and more

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Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Saint Joseph)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Litigation, Insurance and more

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Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Holly Springs)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, Tax and more

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Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Saint Joseph)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation, Slip and Fall Accident and more

Review: "He took my case seriously, kept me involved in my lawsuit, and did a wonderful job representing me. I couldn't have asked for a better advocate."

Rating: 6.9

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Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Saint Joseph)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

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

Rating: 6.2

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Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Saint Joseph)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business

Rating: 7.4

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Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Saint Joseph)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate

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Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Saint Joseph)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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Estate Planning Attorney near Benton Harbor (Saint Joseph)

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law

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Newest to the area 10

Most Reviewed 6

Best Reviewed 5

Which Estate Planning lawyers have been licensed the longest in Benton Harbor, MI?

Jonathan B. Sauer 53 years licensed
Roger A. Petzke 49 years licensed
Susan L. Dobrich 45 years licensed
Howard H Kahne 44 years licensed
Brian S. Berger 43 years licensed
Katherine M Cotter 41 years licensed
James Mark Moore 39 years licensed
William M. Engeln 39 years licensed
Frank J. Defrancesco 39 years licensed
Mabel Johnson Mayfield 37 years licensed

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Which Benton Harbor, MI Estate Planning lawyers are newest to the area?

Charles A. Grandy 2 years licensed
Mike Davis 5 years licensed
Daniel Alan Petersen Jr. 7 years licensed
Jordan Douglas Florian 8 years licensed
Ashley Nicole Stephens 11 years licensed
Blair M. Johnson 14 years licensed
Patricia Ann Moss 15 years licensed
Elizabeth L. McCree 17 years licensed
Jessamy Barnes 19 years licensed
Steven P. Pierangeli 21 years licensed

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Benton Harbor, MI Estate Planning Lawyers

Benton Harbor Has 32 Estate Planning Attorneys with 24 Reviews

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