Elm Hall Probate Lawyers

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.

Attorney Kayln Smith is a licensed member of the State Bar of Michigan, specializing in Probate Administration and Family Law. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science from Michigan State University. Attorney Smith is dedicated to providing skilled, strategic, and personalized legal counsel that prioritizes her clients’ best interests.

I have been practicing law since 1989. My practice over the past decade has focused on Debt Solutions for individual Chapter 7, 13, and debt settlement. I have practiced in areas of residential and commercial real estate, criminal defense, and probate law.

Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts
Business Organization
Real Estate
Criminal Defense
Former Prosecutor

Matt Haupt joins Beier Howlett as an associate specializing in Estate Planning and Probate. He brings with him an invaluable set of skills, abilities, and expertise. He is passionate about advancing public education, protecting civil rights, and is dedicated to education equity and justice. His clients rely on him to provide prompt and trustworthy legal advice. He is proficient in legal research and policy analysis. Before attending law school, Matt spent 20 years working in advertising and marketing. Matt has been a Troy School District Board Member since January 2023. He is an advocate for equitable education policies and procedures that...

Todd M. Morgan has served in the US Navy, worked in a mental health hospital prison and as a financial analsyt. He knows the difficulties of being a single parent while showing compassion and working for the best outcome. Todd will work hard for you while also keeping your concerns in the forefront.

Indiana University undergraduate, JD cum laude from St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO. Indiana Deputy Attorney General for two years. The Dow Chemical Company for 25 years, serving as Assistant General Counsel for Financial Law, Assistant General Counsel for Litigation, and Deputy Director Global Ethics and Compliance. Joined the Petoskey firm of Stroup Erhart, PC, almost 20 years ago, now known as Nelson Forster & Stikovich, PC. Current practice area focuses on estate planning and administration. Martindale Hubbell Peer Rated A-V Preeminent. See: www.accesslaw.net

Opening the firm in 2010, Mr. Eliason has been practicing in a variety of legal areas in Hancock for almost 15 years. His experience with many types of cases and his local knowledge have proven to be successful. He is graduate of Plymouth State College in Plymouth, NH (BS) and Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, WI (JD). He is admitted to the State Bar of Michigan and the State Bar of Wisconsin. Mr. Eliason is also a proud member of the Copper Country Bar Association.

Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1946 and a lifelong resident of Port Huron, Mr. Davidson obtained a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan in 1968. After four years in the U.S. Navy, he graduated with a J.D. from Wayne State University in 1975. In his senior year, he was elected Director of Oral Advocacy for the Wayne State Law School Moot Court and was awarded membership to the Order of Barristers. Mr. Davidson is admitted to practice in all courts in the State of Michigan, the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, and the 6th Circuit...

I am a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Jennifer Duitsman Coy graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science, and received her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She has been practicing law since early 2011. Her practice areas include estate planning, probate, real estate, and family law. Jennifer is also a trained mediator and volunteers with the 46th Circuit’s Legal Aid Divorce Clinic.