Kalamazoo Wills and Trust Lawyers
With many years of experience, we know that people come to us during some of the most difficult times of their lives. You may have recently lost a loved one or have been forced to deal with complications involving an ill or incapacitated spouse or parent. Our goal is to help you discuss your concerns, identify relevant legal issues and develop a lasting solution for you and your family.
Our law firm is dedicated to a Christian model of service with a mission to protect clients as they make the best decisions for their family and future. Let us guide you with dignity and discretion.
Call 866-473-5636 or contact us by e-mail for a consultation with a Grand Rapids estate planning lawyer.
What Does It Mean to Follow a Christian Model of Service in the Law?
Our attorneys treat others with dignity and respect. We allow our beliefs and faith to inform and guide our decision-making process, both on behalf of our clients and in our practice.
When you work with our firm, you can trust that we will answer your questions fully and completely. We will take the time to inform you of your rights, options and alternatives, and develop a solution that works for your family. Our priority is to give you peace of mind and to formulate an estate plan or other resolution that will help you move forward.
Wills and trusts
- Wills and probate
- Revocable living trusts
- Wills and trusts used together
Probate administration
- Estates in probate
- Probate assets
- Duties of an executor
- Preserving estate assets
Trust administration
- Appointing trustees
- Business transfers
- Duties of a trustee
Probate litigation and will contests
- Grounds for contesting a will
- Results of a successful will contest
- Probate litigation due to fiduciary misconduct
Guardianships and conservatorships
- Guardianships of incapacitated persons
- Conservatorship for those who cannot manage their affairs
Elder law and Medicaid
- Avoiding guardianships and conservatorships with advance directives
- Medicaid planning
- Medicaid planning with trusts
- Medicaid planning and exempt assets
- Planning for nursing care costs
Planning for disabled persons
- Guardianship of a disabled persons
- Social Security Insurance
- OBRA and Supplemental Needs Trust Funds
Planning for lottery winnings and other assets
- Protecting cash awards
- High net worth estates
- Asset protection for doctors, business owners and other professionals
"Michael helped my wife and me with our estate planning. He and the rest of the firm are more than professional. They take the time to listen to your situation, and they help you make the right decisions for you not necessarily the decision that maximizes their fees. He is an expert in his field and will treat you with all due respect." — Tom C., 4/26/10 See what others are saying about our firm.
Contact Our Grand Rapids Estate Planning and Administration Lawyers
For a free consultation, please call our Grand Rapids, Michigan, lawyers toll free at 866-473-5636 or contact us by e-mail to submit a question about your case.
Grand Rapids Office
Kalamazoo Office
Paw Paw Office
