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 18 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 19 years

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

Review: "Ben handled my father's estate.He had to go into a care facility so there were many different things to deal with.He walked me through everything."

Rating: 9.0

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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

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

Bio: Since 1989, I have been licensed by the State Bar of Michigan and have earned a Master Lawyer distinction. In my decades of general practice, I have served thousands of clients. Among the first-50 attorneys in Michigan to complete the Family Law C...

Rating: 10

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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 7 years

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

Bio: Experienced attorney Jay Mukerji is a civil law and personal injury attorney practicing under the trade name Arbor Law PLLC in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With a focus in Personal Injury, Real Estate, and Estate Planning, Jay is committed to providing hi...

Rating: 8.7

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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 34 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 25 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 17 years

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

Bio: Ben White practices bankruptcy law, estate planning, and litigation. He currently serves as Chair of the West Michigan Federal Bar Association's Bankruptcy Section, and also serves on the Board of the West Michigan Chapter of the Turnaround Manage...

Rating: 9.6

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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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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Wills,Trusts and their tax implications. Probate and how to avoid it. Will contests and Trusts.

Rating: 7.4

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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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Michigan Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Choosing the best attorney to represent you when you are in need can be a challenging task. It is very important when you are in need of legal help, that you fully research your options and discuss your situation with an attorney that will: explai...

Rating: 10

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