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J. David Kerr
Mt Pleasant, MI Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Business, Civil Rights and Estate Planning
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Michael C. Hyde
Mt Pleasant, MI Elder Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Kent Wood II
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(616) 591-0090
5088 Corporate Exchange BLVD
Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Free ConsultationElder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Michigan State University
My mission is to assist clients in making informed and educated decisions with no false representation, and to provide realistic expectations for their outcomes. Over the course of the last several years, I have represented thousands of clients, handled multi-million dollar trusts, and provided pro-bono work for select local residents in need.
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Rachel Sexton
Big Rapids, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Elder, Bankruptcy and Education
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Rachel M. Sexton has spent her entire career as an attorney representing people who find themselves in difficult financial situations. Rachel’s passion is helping people get out from underneath crushing debt and harassing creditors. She has helped hundreds of clients find solutions through bankruptcy. Whether that is saving their homes from foreclosure, getting their cars back after repossession, lowering their car payments, eliminating credit card debt, or dealing with overwhelming IRS debt. Rachel chose to practice bankruptcy because she enjoys helping people in some of the most stressful times of their lives. Rachel’s goal is to help clients move toward...
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S. Christopher Hunter
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
(616) 719-2467
125 Ottawa Avenue, NW, Suite 245
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Social Security Disability
University of Maine - School of Law
S. Christopher Hunter is the founding member of Hunter Law Offices, PLLC. Prior to opening his own practice, Mr. Hunter was an associate attorney with Garrison Lawhouse, PC in Dearborn, Michigan, served as a staff attorney at the Elder Law and Advocacy Center, and most recently managed and supervised the Great Lakes Legal – Elder Law Division’s reduced-fee program. Mr. Hunter focuses his practice in the areas of Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Guardianship/Conservatorships, and Social Security Disability. Mr. Hunter graduated from the University of Maine School of Law with a...
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Darrell Zolton
Saginaw, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Catherine Hodge Jacobs
Ada, MI Elder Law Attorney
Free ConsultationElder and Estate Planning
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R. Todd Balkema
Big Rapids, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Ralph Reisinger
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Appeals and Bankruptcy
University of Toledo College of Law
Reisinger Law Firm specializes in the representation of Debtors in Bankruptcy. We have successfully represented over 1,500 debtors . We offer competitive rates and include more services than any other Law Firm. We answer outstanding lawsuits to protect you from garnishments at no additional charge, we work on getting garnished funds back at no additional charge, we include one reaffirmation agreement at no additional charge, we pay for your credit counseling, debtors education course and credit report. The additional services and products we provide for free will cost you hundreds of dollars at other firms.
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Bradley Vauter
Grand Ledge, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Elder, Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning and Probate
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David T. McAndrew
Harrison, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Elder, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
David T. McAndrew, Attorney at Law, PLLC, was licensed in Michigan in 1998 and admitted to practice in Federal Courts. David McAndrew can assist you in stopping the harassment, the late night phone calls, wage garnishments, lawsuits, judgments, and the aggressive debt collection techniques used by many debt collectors. He will work directly with you to determine the best course of action for your individual situation.
David T. McAndrew is a member of the following:
Michigan Bar Association
Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan
Federal Bar Association, Western District of Michigan
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Sean Patrick Cox
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Elder, Divorce and Family
Sean Patrick Cox has represented hundreds of clients since 1994 when he was admitted to practice. In addition, he was admitted to the State Bar of Florida in 1995. Sean practices in two main areas, family law and elder law. When Sean was a teen, his parents divorced, giving him personal knowledge of how devastating the divorce process can be to all family members involved. Sean has represented clients in complex divorce cases since 1994, he is considered to be one of the top divorce attorneys in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has taken hundreds of cases to trial and he...
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Travis I. Dafoe
Frankenmuth, MI Elder Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I enjoy the interaction with people where I can explain something that may seem complex in a way that helps them understand. As a former teacher, I do enjoy those ah-ha moments where things click. I enjoy talking with clients and getting to know them and their situation, so that I can find the best possible solutions for their needs. I believe that effective estate planning is a critical component of my client’s life planning.
I believe that family fights over inheritance are unnecessary and wasteful. Families achieve better outcomes through planning rather than fighting. While it is...
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Timothy P. Flynn
Waterford, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Appeals, Divorce and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Since 1989, I have been an attorney licensed by the State Bar of Michigan. In my decades of general practice, I have served thousands of clients. Among the first-50 attorneys in Michigan to complete the Family Law Certificate program offered by the Institute for Continuing Legal Education in Ann Arbor, MI, I have completed more than 1000 divorces from start to finish. In addition to family law, I have a robust criminal law practice, representing clients in jury trials and appeals across Michigan. A roster attorney for the Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System for 3-years, I...
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Mr. Howard J Weyers Jr
Lansing, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Howard "Jack" Weyers, Jr. is a well-loved attorney practicing in the greater Lansing area. Jack spent the first portion of his career helping his father, Howard Weyers, Sr. to build WEYCO Inc. in Okemos, MI where they specialized in administering employee benefits to businesses across the state. Growing up, Jack had always thought about attending law school, and after his father sold WEYCO Inc., he decided to finish his Bachelors Degree at Spring Arbor University and pursue his J.D. at Cooley Law School shortly after. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in January of 2015. Days before taking the Bar Exam,...
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Kenneth V Zichi
Fowlerville, MI Elder Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
(810) 299-5222
1360 W. Grand River Ave, Howell MI
PO Box 1121
Fowlerville, MI 48836
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Helping Livingston County residents navigate the legal system for 30 years. I focus on Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate, with a significant portion of my practice also concerning Real Estate and general civil litigation. If you have questions or issues with your home, a cabin up north, or want to insure your family is cared for after you are gone, I'd be happy to meet with you, perhaps bust some myths, and certainly insure YOUR and your family's needs are met. Call for an appointment today!
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Benjamin J Herbert
Kalamazoo, MI Elder Law Attorney
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Michigan State University College of Law
Benjamin J. Herbert, a partner with Herbert Machnik Law Firm in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is committed to helping people understand their rights and plan for their future. His practice focuses on competent, knowledgeable advice and representation in the areas of estate planning, probate, Medicaid planning and real estate law as well as elder law, estate and trust administration, and guardianship and conservatorship matters. Attorney Herbert’s client base includes young professionals, senior citizens, retirees, and entrepreneurs among others. Attorney Herbert is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and is licensed to appear before the United States District Court for...
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Robert Delisi
CLARKSTON, MI Elder Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
I am the senior partner and shareholder at the firm, focusing my practice on estate planning and succession planning. I counsel individuals and business owners on various aspects of estate and wealth transfer planning. My experience includes sophisticated tax planning techniques such as dynasty trusts, life insurance trust planning, charitable trust planning, family limited partnerships, and limited liability companies. Additionally, I am well-versed in probate, trust administration, and the formation of private foundations. I have been licensed to practice law in Michigan since 1981.
My transactional experience is extensive, particularly in the areas of commercial and residential real estate and business...
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Brandon S. Dornbusch
Traverse City, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Brandon is passionate about helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve peace of mind by developing and implementing creative cost effective plans tailored for each client. He aims to be his clients' attorney for life, helping to develop strategies that minimize risk, maximize returns on investment, and create legacies that last for generations to come.
Brandon received his undergraduate degree with honors from Michigan State University in History with a concentration in Mandarin Chinese, and his JD from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2011. While at Case, he focused his studies on Federal income, estate, gift, and generation...
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Stacey N. Brancheau
Fenton, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Stacey Brancheau established the Brancheau Law Firm to pursue her passion for helping individuals and their families navigate the often overwhelming process of wealth planning. In addition to her experience as an attorney, Stacey holds her Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designations. With 20 years of experience in the wealth planning industry, serving as an attorney, financial planner, fiduciary advisor and senior trust officer for a regional bank, she is uniquely qualified to assist her clients in developing a comprehensive plan to ensure that their loved ones have the information, guidance and...
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Brett Howell
Grand Blanc, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Brett is a Certified Elder Law Attorney and has been helping his clients for over 20 years. He is the owner of The Elder and Estate Planning Law Firm, P.L.L.C. located at 8285 S. Saginaw Street in Grand Blanc. As the firm name suggests, his practice is dedicated exclusively to assisting clients with their estate planning and elder law needs, such as Medicaid planning, trusts, wills, Veterans Benefits planning, guardianship, conservatorships and probate estate or trust administration.
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David M. McCleary
Grand Blanc, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
You have questions- I have answers. Call now for a free consultation. (810) 516-5116. Many law firms say that they offer personalized service, but their actions don't always reflect that when it comes to dealing with their clients. I'm David McCleary, and at my law firm, McCleary & Associates, P.C., I take those words to heart. I want to be your family's trusted adviser for all your estate planning needs. I meet with all my clients myself, one-on-one. This means I can offer a true individualized service to the people in the Grand Blanc and...
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David W Brown
Flint Township, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal Defense
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Law Degree, MBA with honors degree in Management & Accounting & a BS degree in Accounting & Management. Also has college teaching experience in business law, management and accounting.
David is known to be very personable & good listener in working with clients and fulfilling their needs, has exceptional memory/retention/recall skills, outstanding judge/court/apposing council presentation and response skills & presents cases forcefully.
20+ years and 8,000+ cases for individuals & business with many cases before a jury and/or a judge. Strives to reduce & simply your legal issues, reduce stress and protect your rights. We serve...
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Benjamin Jeffrey Stoltman
Flint, MI Elder Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Benjamin Stoltman focuses on Adult and Minor Guardianships, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Adoptions, Non-Profit Formation, Business Transactions, and Appeals.
Ben graduated magna cum laude from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. While in law school, Benjamin served as a member of Law Review and was the recipient of numerous awards for academic merit, including top marks in civil procedure, military law, and the professional responsibility seminar.
Benjamin was also inducted as a member of the Justice Frank Murphy Honor Society, an honor reserved for students graduating in the top ten percent of their class.
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Anna K. Urick Duggins
Muskegon, MI Elder Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder
Wayne State University Law School
Born in the small town of Hart, Anna is a lifelong Michigan resident. She moved to Muskegon to practice law, joining Parmenter Law in 1997—fulfilling her goal of staying close to Lake Michigan. Anna enjoys helping people which is reflected in her legal practice that focuses on elder law, estate planning and trust and estate administration.
In helping clients and their families, Anna takes a solution-oriented approach that goes far beyond addressing the immediate problem. Her comprehensive, integrated strategy includes a full evaluation of the client's and family's needs and goals, both short-term and long-term. In addition to providing the right...
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Raymond Harris
East Lansing, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Raymond A. Harris is a shareholder with Buhl, Little, Lynwood & Harris, PLC in East Lansing, Michigan. He practices in the areas of estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration and litigation, guardianships and conservatorships, special needs planning, and Medicaid planning. Raymond is licensed to practice in both Michigan and Florida. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and serves on the board of directors for the Michigan NAELA chapter. Raymond is a frequent speaker and author on topics relating to Medicaid planning, special needs planning, elder law, probate,...
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Nicholas Leydorf
Lansing, MI Elder Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Nicholas Leydorf is a graduate of Michigan State University and The Catholic University of America: Columbus School of Law. Nicholas has extensive experience in all types of criminal defense cases, including high profile criminal cases. He enjoys spending time with his family and has previously served the East Lansing Rotary Club as a board member.
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Amir E. Abu-Aita
Flint, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Amir practices Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, VA Planning, Probate, Estate Planning, and Business Transactions. He has an extensive background of helping the elderly through his family-owned Licensed Assisted Living Homes. At Serenity Assisted Living, Amir assisted the elderly in their medical needs. Now, he hopes to help even more elderly in their legal and planning needs.
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Laura E. Volkmann
Kalamazoo, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Michigan Law School
Laura believes in compassionate estate planning and estate administration and focuses on the unique needs of each client. She also values mediation for resolving disputes efficiently and cost-effectively for clients. Since 2020 Laura has been with Herbert Machnik assisting clients with their trust and estate needs along with business formations and litigation among other areas of the law.
To give back to her community, Laura has served as a court-appointed attorney or guardian ad litem for clients in Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties, and as a judge for several student moot court competitions. Laura is a member of the LGBTQA, Agriculture,...
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Christopher J. Berry
Brighton, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
Estate Planning and Elder Law is not an area for a “generalist.” Your quality of life and your life’s work is more important than that. It is important to work with a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA). The CELA designation is the GOLD STANDARD in estate planning and elder law. The clients that we work with value the peace of mind, that their goals are being met with the absolute latest in legal strategies to protect assets and preserve quality of life and care. These are only available when working with a Certified...
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John A. McDermott
Chelsea, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
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Rebecca Stewart
East Lansing, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I founded my own firm in 2022 following admittance into the State Bar of Michigan. I graduated from Ferris State University and Western Michigan's Cooley Law School.
I have always been passionate about helping others in their time of need, so I chose estate planning as my profession. I am committed to helping clients navigate planning for the future and the uncertainty it brings.
Before law school, I was an elder law and estate planning paralegal for over 10 years. My passion for that area of law drove me to become an estate planner to assist clients with all their...
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Sharon Burgess
Frankenmuth, MI Elder Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I reside in Frankenmuth, Michigan, and practice in my Frankenmuth office. I specialize in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Business Organizations, Real Estate Law, and I am VA certified. I am a frequent speaker and seminar presenter on estate planning and elder law. My practice in the field of elder law covers Medicaid qualification, estate planning, Guardianship, Conservatorships, and Veterans benefits.
I am a member of the Frankenmuth Morning Rotary. I am an active member and have served on the Board of Directors for the Northeastern Michigan Estate Planning Council and the Covenant Health Care Foundation....
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Rebecca Arnold
Jackson, MI Elder Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Ms. Arnold graduated with her Juris Doctor in 2008 from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning from Michigan State University. Prior to starting her own practice Ms. Arnold was an Associate Attorney at a boutique elder law firm, and also worked for several years in legal aid. In her current practice Ms. Arnold focuses in the areas of elder law, probate, and estate planning. She also regular presents and speaks on these issues.
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William A Lamb
CHELSEA, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Minnesota Law School
William A. Lamb is an estate planning and elder law attorney in Chelsea, Michigan. Bill and his wife Amy live in Chelsea with their three daughters.
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John Joseph Rizzo III
Traverse City, MI Elder Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Military and Social Security Disability
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and Emory University School of Law
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Karen M Ross
Waterford, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
I manage the business of life. A life well lived is a business. When I represent a client, I look at their life as a whole and put together a comprehensive plan to assure that they are better off after my representation of them. This applies to their divorce settlements as well as their estate planning.
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Fredrick W. Jensen
Allegan, MI Elder Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Elder, Business, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Patrick Dougherty
Manistee, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Patrick Dougherty has been helping individuals and their families through legal challenges and the complexities of the legal system for over 24 years. Patrick is licensed to practice all issues of law in the State of Michigan. He is authorized to practice law in all State Courts in Michigan, including all State Circuit Courts; all State District Courts; the Federal Eastern District and Western District Courts; the Bankruptcy Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan; the Michigan Court of Appeals; and the Michigan Supreme Court. Patrick Dougherty is also authorized to practice law in the 6th Circuit Court...
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Matthew Abraham
Fenton, MI Elder Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Michigan State University
Matthew Abraham is an entrepreneurial business attorney practicing in Michigan, United States. He has been practicing since 1993 developing a law practice geared toward serving the new business owner and entrepreneur. Matt has counseled on a broad spectrum of imperatives from complex mergers and acquisitions of service, manufacturing and other companies to routine commerce and transactional law matters and business related contracts. He has advised numerous private companies, established businesses and start-ups, developers and users of technology, and both old and new economy businesses. Abraham|Law provides business law services to clients in a broad range of...