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Jenny L. DeGraves
Holland, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant, Probate and Real Estate
Michigan State University
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Douglas McPhail
Muskegon, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Doug McPhail has more than 30 years experience helping families, like yours, protect their estates from nursing home poverty, taxes and unnecessary probate expenses. Doug earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Mass Communications from Taylor University where he was active in student government leadership roles. After college, Doug enrolled at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law where he graduated with honors in 1988. Doug earned the American Jurisprudence Award for Academic Excellence in the area of professional responsibility and was published member of the University of Detroit Law Review. While in law school, Doug...
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Kurt Hatfield
Otsego, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Tax
Graduated from Wayne State University Law School with a Master of Law - Taxation (LL.M.), Thomas M. Cooley Law School with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.), and Nazareth College in Kalamazoo with a Bachelor's in Business Administration in Management (BBA).
Additional practice areas:
Commercial real estate development law including wetlands, environmental, drain law, Land Division Act, ground leases, property tax uncapping, Downtown Development Authority, commercial leases, and mediation services.
Call or email me for a free consultation on how I can help you reach your commercial and business development goals.
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R. Todd Balkema
Big Rapids, MI Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Daniel J Goeman
Zeeland, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Family and Probate
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Roger G Cotner
Grand Haven, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Elder and Tax
University of Richmond School of Law
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Fredric Balgooyen
Muskegon, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 57 years of experience
(231) 733-2566
McCroskey Law Building
1440 Peck Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Elder and Probate
Balgooyen Law Offices has been a general practice firm in Muskegon County for over 40 years, having represented three municipal governments, several area businesses, and multiple generations of Muskegon families. Fredric F. Balgooyen, sole practitioner, has experience as both a prosecuting and public defense attorney, is a member of the State Bar of Michigan's Criminal Law Section, Probate and Estate Planning Section and Master Lawyer Section. Practice areas include estate planning, Wills & Trusts, Probate and decedent estates, real estate, business law, business planning, commercial and civil litigation, Landlord-Tenant, family law, domestic issues, divorce, child support...
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Martin Holmes
Muskegon, MI Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Probate and Social Security Disability
University of Detroit
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Trent C. Hilding
Vestaburg, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Probate and Tax
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Jeffrey L. Youngsma
Caledonia, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
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Kenneth Puzycki
Holland, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Timothy A. Slais
Holland, MI Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Tim Slais graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. In 1995, he became a Michigan State Police Trooper, and he was assigned to the South Haven Post where he investigated both traffic and criminal complaints. After being shot in the line of duty, Tim retired from the State Police in 2005, and he went on to study law at Thomas M. Cooley Law School. In 2009, Tim graduated Magna Cum Laude in the top 3% of his class with a concentration in Litigation. Following law school, Tim was an Assistant Prosecuting...
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John Michael Guinan
Grand Haven, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 21 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Personal Injury and Probate
Western New England University School of Law
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Susan Haut
big rapids, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 38 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
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Nathan A. Barnes
Dowagiac, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation and Elder
Valparaiso University School of Law
Nathan joined May Oberfell Lorber in 2019 transitioning from his solo practice located in South Bend. His practice remains focused on Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Elder Law, and Mediation.
His interpersonal skills permeate his practice so that each client is treated with respect and each matter is handled in a professional manner.
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Travis I. Dafoe
Frankenmuth, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, 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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Charles R. Frazier
Mt. Pleasant, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
University of Alabama School of Law and University of Tennessee College of Law
Mr. Frazier is not a Nashville native, but he fits right into the community with a strong work ethic and family values which have helped him become a great tax law, estate planning, and business law attorney. Mr. Frazier is a husband and father of two children whose humble beginnings help him relate to any client who needs legal advice to resolve their tax law, estate planning, or business law issues.
Mr. Frazier is also a U.S. Army veteran who served his country proudly and with distinction before being honorably discharged. As a former soft-skill Army Ranger, Mr. Frazier understands the...
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Mr. Howard J Weyers Jr
Lansing, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder 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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Jon R. Rogers
Dowagiac, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law
From guiding you through issues concerning the impact on your children, division of assets and debt responsibilities of each party, legal requirements and rights, martial contracts, retirement account division, valuation of business interest and farm, commercial and residential real estate. I offer legal counsel in such domestic law matters as:
Divorce
Adoption
Paternity
Marriage
Custody and Parenting Time
Mediation Services
Prenuptial Agreements
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Aaron S. Coltrane
Saginaw, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(989) 275-4365
803 N. Michigan Ave.
Located in the Shek Law Building
Saginaw, MI 48602
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Family and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I am a dedicated Attorney serving the great state of Michigan from Lansing to Traverse City, and all surrounding areas. I have a strong belief in our rights of life, liberty and freedom, as citizens of this great country, and I will do everything within my power to prevent my client's rights from being abridged. I specialize in the areas of Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury, No Fault, and civil litigation, but I devote myself to helping anyone in need, no matter the legal significance. I pride myself on providing personalized services and obtaining the best...
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Trent Harris
Jackson, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Hello! My name is Thomas Trent Harris and I go by my middle name, Trent. I was born and raised in Jackson, Michigan and went to the Jackson Public Schools, graduating from Jackson High School in 1995. I earned my bachelor's degree from Albion College in 1999 and my juris doctor degree from Chicago Kent College of Law in 2008. I am licensed to practice in Michigan and Illinois, and my law practice today is focused almost completely on estate planning for individuals, families, and business owners.
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Kent Bieberich
Battle Creek, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Social Security Disability
College of William and Mary
The best part of being a lawyer is helping others with their legal issues. I don’t pay for TV advertisements or premium on-line placements. Instead, I do the best I can at a fair price for my valuable clients who in turn pay me the ultimate compliment by referring me to others who may need legal services. Here are a few things I ask you to consider.
- I deal directly with my clients. I do not pass you on to a junior associate; I do the actual work, which I continue to find interesting and rewarding.
-I work...
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Allison Greenlee Korr
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Family and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Attorney Allison Greenlee Korr practices in Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Allegan, St. Joseph and all surrounding counties. She handles Family Law, bankruptcy, foreclosure and probate matters.
She holds a B.A. in Business from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctorate from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. She is admitted to practice in both the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan and holds a certificate as a civil mediator issued through the Michigan State Court Administrative Office. Allison also holds Certificates in the areas of Family Law and Probate and Estate Planning issued by the Institute of...
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Raymond Harris
East Lansing, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder 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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Kenneth V Zichi
Fowlerville, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 37 years of experience
(810) 299-5222
1360 W. Grand River Ave, Howell MI
PO Box 1121
Fowlerville, MI 48836
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, 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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Eric J. Sheppard
Okemos, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
The Law Office of Eric J. Sheppard represents clients in criminal cases and divorce/custody cases, as well as many other areas of law. We fight for our client's rights. We provide diligent representation and give personalized attention to all of our cases. Contact us today at 517-618-1580.
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Beverly Herson
Grand Ledge, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 3 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Frostburg State University
Mrs. Herson is a 2013 graduate of Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. During her tenure at Cooley, she was a student attorney in the Sixty Plus Clinic performing over 270 hours of Pro bono service in Estate Planning. She is a current Board member for the Sixty Plus Clinic and continues to advocate for protecting our elderly.
In addition to zealously advocating for her clients, Mrs. Herson is an adjunct law and MBA professor for several universities and has co-authored a nonprofit law book.
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Julie Gafkay
Frankenmuth, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Estate Planning, Civil Rights, Elder and Probate
Julie A. Gafkay graduated from Michigan State University in 1992 with a dual major in criminal justice and political theory. She graduated from Whittier Law School in 1995 with honors. Her first position was in Flint, Michigan focusing on civil rights and employment discrimination. In 2003, Attorney Gafkay opened her own statewide practice in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The practice's attorneys provide a general practice to the local area providing legal services in Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Business Planning, contract review, landlord/tenant issues, real estate, employment issues and other general practice areas. Attorney Gafkay has...
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Gary E Tibble
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Gary E. Tibble has been helping clients in Kalamazoo and throughout Southwest Michigan in the areas of:
Residential and commercial real estate
Estate planning
Probate
Wills and Trusts
Criminal Record Expungements
Mr. Tibble received his Bachelor of Arts from Western Michigan University in 1977; a Master of Public Administration from Western Michigan University in 1980; a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1990. He was admitted to practice in Michigan in 1990 and the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit in 1990.
Mr. Tibble is a member of numerous organizations, including: Michigan Bar Association, Kalamazoo Bar...
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Stuart G. K. Williams
Lansing, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Michigan State University
I've been a lawyer in Lansing since 2005 and live in the area with my wife and two young children. I started Family Wills & Trusts, PLC after deaths in my own family revealed critical short-comings in the way estate plans fall apart, or are never quite put together correctly from the beginning.
I pride myself on offering certainty and satisfaction to clients and their families. I usually work with with clients over a period of 5 weeks, addressing each nuance of their estate plan and making sure that when our time working together is through, they leave my...
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Amir E. Abu-Aita
Flint, MI Estate Planning Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder 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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Mechelle Woznicki
Portage, MI Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
After becoming a parent then a grandparent, spending 10 years in the Navy, and 20 years in business, Mechelle decided to pursue a law degree, which fulfilled a life-long dream. Her practical experience as an international contract negotiator and her time in the military bring a unique perspective and understanding of her clients’ needs.
While Mechelle is competent under many practice areas, her special areas of interest are Collaborative Practice, Mediation, Family Law, and Estate Planning. Mechelle is a court approved Civil Mediator and Domestic Relations Mediator. Practicing law allows Mechelle the tangible opportunity to seek justice in ways...
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Adil Daudi
Okemos, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Business
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
My practice is focused on business and estate planning. I regularly counsel business clients on operations and legal concerns, including drafting, reviewing, and advising on contractual matters, such as employment, buy-sell, and other corporate related documents. I place a strong emphasis on counseling my clients on risk management strategies ensuring their interests are met. Frequently, I speak to other professionals and professional groups, assisted living centers, hospitals, and government agencies across Michigan on various business, estate planning, and health related topics.
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Michael J Shovan
Saginaw, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Education
Michigan State University
I graduated from the Detroit College of Law (MSU) in 1990 and was licensed by the State Bar of Michigan that same year. I graduated with honors with a concentration in taxation and was a published author in the nationally esteemed Detroit College Law Review. My practice is devoted exclusively to asset protection, consumer bankruptcy and student loan assistance. My unique approach to clients enables them to actively participate in the process so that you are completely involved in the process and understand exactly what your options are and what option is best for you and your family. ...
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Andrew D. Richards
Saginaw, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
The Catholic University of America
I am an Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning Attorney, with the Saginaw - based law firm of Smith Bovill, P.C. I have been a Partner in the firm since 1991. I enjoy working with families and their estate planning and family businesses to help them with succession planning. We work with clients, most often on a flat fee basis, with a no-fee, no-obligation initial consultation.
Clients meet with me personally on a one-to-one basis in all cases. Our staff is courteous, professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
My philosophy is to build long-term relationships with clients.
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Christopher James Topa JD, MBA, MPA
East Lansing, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
Wayne State University Law School and Ave Maria School of Law
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Christopher Kroll
Okemos, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
My practice is focused on family law and estate planning. I assist clients with various matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, prenuptial agreements, civil litigation, preparing trusts, and wills. I have worked on hundreds of family law cases with excellent results for my clients.
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Nicholas Leydorf
Lansing, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Elder
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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Kimberly Savage
Haslett, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Probate and Real Estate
Michigan State University
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Benjamin J Herbert
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
Michigan State University
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...