Top Rated Livingston County, MI Estate Planning Lawyers

In Livingston County, Michigan, there are 103 estate planning lawyers available with 279+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Livingston County Has 103 Estate Planning Attorneys with 279 Reviews

Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, International Law

Bio: I am the customs lawyer/attorney who founded Great Lakes Customs Law in 2009. The customs law firm helps importers, businesses, and brokers comply with the laws enforced by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (sometimes called CBP or Customs). If the...

Rating: 6.8

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare and more

Bio: Glenn Matecun is a Michigan attorney and counselor, helping families with their estate planning, wealth preservation, Veteran's benefits and elder law issues. His plans are comprehensive and highly personalized, focusing on his clients' peace of m...

Rating: 10

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Estate Planning Lawyers in Livingston County, 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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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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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Review: "We had an opportunity to sell our home by owner. We were nervous but John Hughes at James G. Wald PC made the transaction seamless. John was professional and timely with all our needs. I would highly recommend John and this firm for any of your le..."

Rating: 6.8

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Bio: I worked in higher education and fundraising for 7 years before going to law school. During my years in law school, I worked at a private firm and in the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, and worked for the Patients Rights Council, a non-profit or...

Rating: 7.9

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Landlord & Tenant and more

Bio: Melissa J. Heinig is a compassionate and detail-oriented attorney practicing in Livingston and surrounding Counties. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2004 from Western Michigan University, Melissa went on to graduate from Western Michi...

Rating: 7.6

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Probate and more

Bio: I help people just like you solve their legal problems. What that means depends on each person's situation. When people come to me, they are facing a situation they aren’t sure how to deal with. They have questions and are looking for answers. I l...

Rating: 7.7

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare and more

Bio: You've worked hard for what you have. We help you save and protect it from the high costs of long term care using legal tools and methods that have been proven, time and again, to actually work. Our office has a 100% success rate in helping our cl...

Rating: 9.0

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Review: "CPS had a huge vandetta against me and my family. I called them out for neglecting my children and placing them in harm's way. I ended up relocating temporarily in Livingston County in which I hired Mr. Trabilsy for his legal services. I'm not gon..."

Rating: 6.6

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

Review: "Mrs. McCluskey prepared mine and my husband's first estate planning documents, including Wills, Powers of Attorneys and a Trust. She spent a lot of time with us discussing what we wanted as well as explaining in detail her recommendations and how ..."

Rating: 7.4

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate and more

Bio: I have been blessed with the opportunity of joining my father in his practice, as well as venturing out into areas he was not able to do because of his teaching career. I have represented individuals as a court-appointed attorney in the Livingston...

Rating: 7.1

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Review: "Dale was very professional in every meeting and phone contact I had with him. I found him at a time when I was not expecting to need to use his services, and he was very compassionate yet professional every step of the way. After a loved one has p..."

Rating: 7.6

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: The mission of the firm is to help individuals with the specific legal problem. If the firm cannot help you, we will find you a qualified attorney in your area that can. The goal of the firm is to help professionals navigate the divorce process wh...

Rating: 8.3

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law

Bio: Monika N. Burrell grew up in Milford, Michigan and is an attorney with the firm. She completed her Bachelors Degree in Applied Science at Madonna University and graduated with Honors before she pursued her dream of attending law school. Monika’s i...

Rating: 7.1

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: The Hammond Law Firm strives to provide effective, experienced and aggressive legal representation to our clients while conforming to the highest ethical standards. We will utilize all of our professional resources to ensure that each client has t...

Rating: 6.7

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Mediation and more

Bio: Brandy L. VanDenbrook received her Bachelors Degree from Ferris State University, where she majored in Business Administration with an emphasis in public administration. Ms. VanDenbrook graduated valedictorian and summa cum laude from Ferris’s Hon...

Rating: 6.5

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Bio: Jim Wald is the owner and founding attorney of Jim Wald Law in Brighton, Michigan. For almost Jim has dedicated his practice primarily to estate planning, special needs planning, estate and trust administration and litigation, guardianships and co...

Rating: 7.3

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Review: "Our parents estate plan was drafted by Attorney Dugas 20 years ago. Our mother passed away 5 years ago. Over the years Attorney Dugas has drafted documents for most family members. Recently our father passed away and Attorney Dugas' caring, though..."

Rating: 7.6

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Contracts & Agreements, Real Estate and more

Review: "I was referred to Mr. Anderson by the Bar Association & from the beginning Mr. Anderson listened!! During these tumultuous days for my family he was patient, knowledgeable, resourceful, understanding, legal representation with Mr. Anderson has mad..."

Rating: 6.8

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Elder Law

Review: "I would no doubt, recommend Mr. Lemke to anyone. No nonsense, straight forward honest, and understanding. He listen to my claim. And even did his best without filing a motion. I thought I had no chance of winning becuase the first attorney to don'..."

Rating: 6.5

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Livingston County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Probate

Review: "My son died suddenly and had no Will. I called Mr. Barry and hired him to handle my son's estate. Given the nature of the situation, he was exceptionally professional yet kind and considerate. I would recommend Mr. Barry as an attorney to anyone w..."

Rating: 7.6

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