Top Rated Livingston County, MI Probate Lawyers

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Livingston County Has 37 Probate Attorneys with 202 Reviews

Livingston County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law 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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Livingston County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, 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 Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Business 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 Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Estate Planning 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 Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning

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 Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Probate, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: Mark Gatesman has been practicing criminal law for over 25 years. He has defended high-profile clients on a state and national level. In July, 2014, Mr. Gatesman was the only attorney who was able to achieve a not-guilty verdict for his client in ...

Rating: 8.4

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Livingston County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts 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 Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Review: "Dale was able to solve a probate case when other "superLawyers" could not. He is honest, fair, and efficient. We will use Dale when we require legal counsel and/or representation. This is an outstanding firm to conduct business with."

Rating: 7.6

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Livingston County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, 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 Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, 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 Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense

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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Livingston County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Review: "Michael was very kind, patient and extremely helpful to us in acting as our surrogate in a real estate sale that was inherited property and had to be divided equally between 2 siblings. Since we lived in a different state and were unable to physic..."

Rating: 6.3

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Livingston County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Business and more

Bio: Attorney Andrew Burrows works closely with entrepreneurs and business owners in order to assist them with day-to-day business and legal questions, as well as business litigation and other legal issues that would prompt a large corporation to talk ...

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Livingston County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Bio: Gerkin Decker, P.C. is bringing a fresh perspective and a new energy to the practice of law in Livingston County.By combining integrity, knowledge, flexibility and convenience with a commitment to serve, we will create a comfortable experience for...

Rating: 6.9

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Livingston County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: Christopher T. Lindsay is the founder of the Estate Planning & Elder Law Services law firm. For almost 20 years, Mr. Lindsay has practiced exclusively in the areas of estate planning, elder law, and probate and trust administration. With extensive...

Rating: 7.1

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Livingston County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Please call me for an appointment so we can discuss your problems without making any personal judgment, while we will consider all options for you. All people have issues unique to them, and we take pride in our ability to help people while keepin...

Rating: 7.9

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Livingston County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Bio: I have been licensed and practicing in Livingston County since 1986, and received both my undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I am a general practitioner, but concentrate in the areas of Probate, Estate Plan...

Rating: 8.5

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Livingston County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Bio: I have been practicing law since 1995. I live in Williamston, Michigan with my family. My wife is a school psychologist. I enjoy spending time with my boys at my cabin in northeastern Michigan. I am an avid hunter and enjoy remodeling houses and f...

Rating: 8.3

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Livingston County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

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

Bio: Ms. Nancy Nawrocki is a highly regarded attorney in Livingston County, Michigan. A 1986 graduate of Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan, Ms. Nawrocki emphasizes elder law in her practice. As a long-standing member of the National ...

Rating: 7.4

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Livingston County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: Before becoming an attorney, Jack was in law enforcement for 12 years, after brief service in the USMC, and is a former General Manager and VP of National Accounts in the marketing industry. Currently, Jack is an instructor of Political Science an...

Rating: 7.0

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