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Aaron R. Shahan
Plymouth, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
The John Marshall Law School
Aaron Shahan focuses his practice on the areas of probate and trust law. He assists his clients with a broad range of disputes involving probate, trust, and fiduciary matters. Aaron Shahan also helps individuals, couples, and families create estate plans, private foundations and charitable trusts. Prior to forming ATLAS LAW, PLC, Aaron practiced with a premier estate planning and probate litigation firm. He has extensive litigation experience and is proficient in advanced estate planning and asset protection techniques. Aaron is licensed to practice in Michigan, Florida, and Arizona. He is also an accredited attorney with the Veterans Administration. ...
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Mr. John O. Knappmann
Taylor, MI Elder Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Elder, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
University of Michigan Law School
Former Assistant Prosecutor. I am also a landlord. UM Law graduate.
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John B Payne
Dearborn, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Elder, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Probate
John B. Payne, Attorney, established his practice in 1983, becoming a full-service general practice and litigation firm in 1988, when John received his LL.M. in Taxation. John lectures on estate planning and other topics to groups interested in legal issues. He is the author of Michigan Probate and Counseling the Elderly Client in Michigan, plus numerous articles and seminar manuals.
Experienced in appellate matters John has appealed many criminal, civil rights and tax cases in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
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William C. Babut
Taylor, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Brad Aldrich
Plymouth, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Elder, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Joseph Dallo
Farmington Hills, MI Elder Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(248) 375-4064
31731 Northwestern Hwy
Suite 261W
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Free ConsultationElder and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
"Attorney Joe Dallo embarked on a legal career with a profound desire to make a difference in people's lives. His genuine passion lies in not only representing his clients but also in assisting them in charting a course for the future. He firmly believes that his professional services can empower individuals to achieve their life aspirations while mitigating unexpected challenges.
However, what truly resonates with Joe in his vocation is safeguarding his clients' most precious elements: their families, homes, assets, and dreams.
Joe's unwavering commitment to nurturing dreams for the future led him to establish Dallo Estate Planning. In Joe's own words,...
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Mara Elena Kent
Ann Arbor, MI Elder Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Mara Kent (she/her/hers) is a life-long resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan and a licensed attorney since 1996. Mara’s practice areas include estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law and long-term care planning, special needs planning, estate planning for surrogacy, same-sex adoptions and step-parent adoptions, and prenuptial agreements.
Mara loves working with people and making personal connections with her clients, doing what she generally considers to be “happy law.” Mara counsels her clients on how to plan for major life events by anticipating common (and not-so-common) problems before they arise, so her clients can strategize about how to minimize court involvement,...
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Suzanne Fanning
Ann Arbor, MI Elder Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Wayne State University Law School
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Lawrence J. Buckfire
Detroit, MI Elder Law Attorney
(855) 365-5999
19 Clifford St.
Suite 805 Merchants Row
Detroit, MI 48226
Free ConsultationElder, Animal, Civil Rights and Insurance Claims
Wayne State University Law School
Lawrence J. Buckfire earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1986 and his juris doctor degree from Wayne State University School of Law in 1989. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and the State of Ohio. He was recently named a "Best Personal Injury Lawyer" by a Detroit business magaizne.
Lawrence is a highly skilled trial attorney with a reputation for meticulous trial preparation and presentation. Mr. Buckfire has achieved the highest possible rating for ability and integrity in the legal profession. He specializes in child lead paint poisoning, wrongful...
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Symantha Heath
Novi, MI Elder Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Attorney Symantha Heath has practiced law for over 23 years. She earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Law School in 1993 and is licensed to practice in Michigan and U.S. Federal Court. She is a member of the Michigan State Bar Association, Oakland County Bar Association, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, and Wayne County Family Law Bar Association.
Symantha is a past president of the Wayne County Family Bar Association and was an executive board member for six years. She is also a past County Chairwoman of the WCRC and the Northville Township Trustee. She currently serves on...
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Thomas Economy
Southfield, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationElder, Animal, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Michigan State University
Thomas N. Economy received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 1996, and his law degree from Michigan State University College of Law in 1999.
His practice is devoted to representing seriously injured persons in cases involving no-fault insurance, automobile negligence and premises liability.
He has successfully handled numerous important cases before the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. He is an active member of both the American Association for Justice and Michigan Association for Justice.
Email: tom@buckfirelaw.com
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Jane A Bassett
Ann Arbor, MI Elder Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Jane A. Bassett has been practicing for over 20 years and is the principal of Bassett Law in Ann Arbor. Her practice focuses on probate, elder and disability law, LGBT law, and adoptions, including estate planning, special needs trusts, Social Security benefits, Medicaid, probate administration, vulnerable adult abuse and exploitation, and adoption. Ms. Bassett sits on council for the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the Michigan State Bar Association and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Bassett Law is a firm of five attorneys, a full-time care manager, two masters...
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Amanda Elizabeth Fisher
Ann Arbor, MI Elder Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Michigan State University
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Rebecca Arnold
Ann Arbor, 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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Julie Ann McCowan
Farmington, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Elder and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Sanford J. Mall
Farmington Hills, MI Elder Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(248) 538-1800
30445 Northwestern Hwy Ste 310
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Elder and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
Sandy is the founder and senior partner of Mall Malisow & Cooney, P.C. - The Holistic ElderCare Special Needs & Estate Planning Law Firm located in Farmington Hills, Oakland County, Michigan. Sandy is a past Chairperson of the Elder Law & Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of Michigan. He is a nationally board certified as an elder law attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation, a VA Accredited Attorney and is a member of NAELA's Council of Advanced Practitioners (CAP). Mr. Mall is a contributing editor and faculty for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE).
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Donald G. McGuigan II
Detroit, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Michael Cutler
farmington hills, MI Elder Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Elder, Divorce, Employment and Family
Tulane University
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Philip J. Weipert
South Lyon, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Health Care and Probate
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Walter H. Czeizler
Livonia, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
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Marcia Cynthia Ross
Farmington Hills, MI Elder Law Attorney
(248) 538-9711
30600 Northwestern Hwy
Ste.245
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Elder, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
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Caitlin E. Bearer
Walled Lake, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Keave Goldman
Southfield, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Estate Planning
Wayne State University School of Law
Lynn D'Orio
Ann Arbor, MI Elder Law Lawyer
PO Box 1047
330 East Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Elder, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Estate Planning
Wayne State University School of Law
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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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Matthew Ferri
Bloomfield, Hills, MI Elder Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
(248) 409-0256
6001 N. Adams Road, Ste 135
Bloomfield, Hills, MI 48304
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Matthew Ferri, J.D., M.B.A., is a Michigan estate planning attorney. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Life Care Planning Law Firms Association, ElderCounsel, WealthCounsel, the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, the Michigan Forum of Estate Planners, the Italian American Bar Association of Michigan, and the Purposeful Planning Institute. Mr. Ferri holds U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Accreditation.
His practice focus and expertise includes: advanced estate planning, Medicaid planning, elder law, special needs planning, Veterans benefits planning, business formation, and business succession planning.
He is the author of Keeping Control, a Game Plan to Protect Your...
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Matthew Tavi
Birmingham, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Wayne State University Law School
Matthew J. Tavi is the Principal Attorney of Tavi Law PLC, a leading Michigan law firm proudly serving a select clientele both locally and nationally from its' principal office located in Birmingham, Michigan.
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Kenneth V Zichi
Brighton, MI Elder Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
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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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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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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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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Brett Howell
Grand Blanc, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 33 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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Michele Fuller
Macomb, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder and Estate Planning
Detroit Mercy School of Law and American University International Law
I am the founder of the Michigan Law Center, P.L.L.C. located in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The practice focuses on elder law, special needs planning, Veteran’s Administration planning and settlement planning, including a national practice establishing Qualified Settlement Funds. I am involved in several national organizations. I am an Advisory Board Member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP), served as Chair of the 6th Annual conference, in addition to being a frequent presenter at their annual conferences and webinars. I am also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and I am serving my...
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Phillip S. Serafini
Sterling Heights, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Family and Insurance Claims
Wayne State University Law School
Phil was admitted to practice law in 1991 and he is now in his 28th year as an attorney. Phil is one of the founding partners of Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz and Associates, P.C. and he focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, automobile accident claims, no-fault claims also known as personal injury protection benefits, third party automobile negligence claims, slip and fall injuries, motorcycle injuries, trucking accidents and general civil litigation. Phil grew up in St. Clair Shores and Royal Oak and he has been fortunate to return to Macomb County to practice law.
From 1995 to present, Phil...
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Don L Rosenberg
Troy, MI Elder Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
I have been practicing for over thirty-five years. My practice is limited to specializing in issues concerning disability, estate, probate, long term care, nursing home, Veterans, Medicaid and special needs planning. I am the immediate past President/Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Michigan Chapter (after having served for the last 6 years) and member of the Association's executive committee and an Assembly Delegate to Alzheimer’s Association – National Chapter, Chicago, Illinois. I am also a Member of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and have been listed since 1991 in...
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Rachel Sexton
Bloomfield Hills, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
(855) 528-7329
1133 West Long Lake Rd
Suite 110
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
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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Andrew W. Mayoras
Troy, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Michigan Law School
Located in Troy, Michigan (near Detroit), I am a litigation attorney with an emphasis on probate litigation (will and trust contests, guardianships, beneficiary rights, estate administration, undue influence, fraud, elder abuse and related litigation), as well as commercial litigation, business planning, real estate, and personal injury. I am co-author of Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights!
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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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Jeffrey J. Michalowski
Sterling Heights, MI Elder Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Insurance Claims and Probate
Wayne State University Law School
One of the founding partners of Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz and Associates, P.C., Jeff focuses his practice in the areas of elder law, estate planning, trust administration, probate administration, and corporate law. Jeff grew up in Sterling Heights and is happy to have returned to Macomb County to practice law.
Prior to establishing Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, P.C., Jeff worked with a large regional accounting and business consulting firm, an insurance defense law firm and a business law firm specializing in corporate law, business formation, business consulting and private equity matters. After working with an elder law and estate planning firm...
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Benjamin A Schock
Shelby Township, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Probate
Michigan State University and Michigan State University
Benjamin Schock is a skilled, experienced elder law attorney who successfully assists seniors in passing their hard earned assets on to their loved ones while allowing them to receive additional benefits that help them offset the cost of long term care.