Oakland County Probate Lawyers

My specialty is probate litigation. This means that I focus all of my practice's energy, resources, and attention to specializing and knowing the in's and out's of all things probate and successfully fight in contested matters. Whether you are facing probate litigation, estate administration, conservatorship, guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, or even grappling with a friend or relative with mental health challenges, I will utilize my specialized expertise and relentless advocacy to navigate you through your probate challenges and issues in the Wayne County Probate Court and the Oakland County Probate Court.

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,...

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.

I help people solve problems. I help them kick debt collectors to the curb. I also help them untie the knot. And I help them move from the world to the next. More specifically: I help them end a marriage when they feel that's their only option. And I help people put together a Will or a Trust (or both) so when their time on this earth ends, those left behind can have some semblance of order in a trying situation. When people come to me, they are facing a situation they aren’t sure how to deal with. They have questions and are looking for...

Former Assistant Prosecutor. I am also a landlord. UM Law graduate.

Ken Gold is an experienced and dedicated estate planning and probate attorney. He has the knowledge and skills to help you with every element of estate planning along with your real estate and business needs.

EDUCATION: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2015, Juris Doctor cum laude. Board Member and Solicitation Editor, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review; Student Law Clerk for the Honorable Joseph J. Farah, 7th Circuit Court, Genesee County, Flint, MI LEGAL EXPERIENCE: Attorney and Entrepreneur, Easter Law, PLLC, Port Huron, MI; Attorney, Lakeshore Legal Aid, Port Huron, MI; Law Clerk, State of Michigan, Bureau of Employment Relations, Detroit, MI. ADMISSIONS AND COURTS: Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan....

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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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...

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...

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...

PRACTICE AREAS Estate planning: Regardless of your age, having a plan in place to handle your assets and health care decision-making in the event of your disability is critical. Having a will or trust can make after-death management of assets seamless. Probate: Attorney Sloan is a premier probate & estate planning lawyer. If you are in need of a lawyer to help you through probate, call Attorney Sloan. Wills and living wills: Whatever your estate planning needs, failure to have an effective plan in place can result in many negative consequences, such as your assets not being distributed according to your wishes at...

Established in 1982, Keenan & Austin, P.C. is a firm of Attorneys/Lawyers located in Redford Township, Michigan; serving Wayne and Oakland counties. Attorneys, Jan Keenan and John J. Keenan, graduated from the University of Michigan (undergrad), and the University of Detroit - Mercy School of Law. Both are dedicated members of the Redford community, serving the Township in many capacities over the years as Coaches and Sponsors of Little League and RTJAA teams, serving on the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Downtown Development Authority, and Parks Commission, on Citizens Input Boards, and in various leadership positions with St. Valentine...

My training taught me to be a detail oriented, analytical thinker, problem solver and effective communicator. My experience in diverse settings fostered that skill set. I have marketed my practice and businesses, mentored teams with high retention rates, and served businesses and consumers with a focus on empathy and integrity. I have substantive knowledge in the following areas of expertise: Estate planning, probate, employment, healthcare, real estate, banking, corporate, transactional, environmental and contractual law. My strengths include: - Mentoring, coaching and encouraging - Effectively communicating, both verbally and in writing - Accepting Responsibility and Accountability - Managing projects...

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.

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.

I have been practicing law for approximately 25 years in mid-Michigan. Generally, I practice in the areas of family law, estate planing, probate and trust administration, real estate, and commercial litigation. I also represent a number of small municipalities. In my free time, I enjoy sports cars, outdoor activities, motorcycles, and construction projects.

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.

Over 30 years experience in Family Law.

When consider Divorce Lawyers in Michigan make sure to choose a lawyer whose primary practice is divorce and family law and not one that dabbles in each. Robert J. Stelmock is a Divorce Lawyer that does not dabble in family law but whose practice is focused on Divorce and Family Law. Mr. Stelmock is the founder of Stelmock Law Firm, PC, also the managing attorney for the firm and is a certified mediator for divorce, custody and all family law matters. As a Divorce Lawyer, his primary practice is Family Law and Divorce. Since 1998 he...

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...

Business Planning, Financial Planning, Labor Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Personal Injury, Tax planning and Tax preparation | Detroit, MI Robert L. Hindelang is a business attorney who is a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) as well as an MBA in finance. The firm handles business matters, commercial litigation, and personal injury cases in Michigan, principally in the Southeastern Michigan area of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and St. Clair counties, in both Federal court and Michigan courts. The firm also has expertise in U. S. Customs matters, and is licensed to practice in the U. S. Court of International Trade,...

There is no better time than today to plan for your future and for that of your loved ones with a comprehensive estate plan, including: - Wills - Living trusts - Tax sheltering trusts - Education trusts - Special needs trusts - Charitable trusts - Durable powers of attorney - Advance medical care directives - Prenuptial agreements - Business succession plans. Helping clients protect their families’ financial future is the most important work I do. I don’t sell insurance, sell annuities, or put assets under management. Instead, I ask questions, listen, advise, then develop a comprehensive estate plan that meets...

Brittany Thompson is an accomplished attorney dedicated to assisting clients with a multitude of legal issues. Her experience as an accountant help provide logical and easy to understand solutions for her business clients. Brittany graduated from law school Magna Cum Laude with special awards in Contracts, Property, and Civil Procedure. Brittany was Contracts I & II Teaching Assistant, an Associate Editor for the UDM Law Review, and a graduating member of the Justice Frank Murphy Honor Society. She is licensed to practice in both Michigan State and Federal Courts. With a B.S. in Accountancy from Ferris State University, Brittany started...

Patricia Felix graduated cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2016. With a previous career spanning over 30 years in the federal government, including positions with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Patricia Felix has been a practicing attorney since 2021. She is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan and is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The Law Office of Patricia provides quality legal services at reasonable prices with a focus on Michigan estate planning and probate.

B.A. Economics - University of Michigan
J.D. - University of Michigan Law School
L.L.M. Wayne State University Law School
Law Clerk - Michigan Court of Appeals
Member - Business Advisory Board - Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE)
ICLE Publications:
Contributing Author-Advising Closely Held Businesses In Michigan
Author - Purchase & Sale of Business / Michigan Business Formbook
Author - Transfer Michigan Liquor Licenses
Practice Areas:
Business & Estate Planning, including Wills, Trusts & Power of Attorney & Health Care Power of Attorney, Estate & Trust Administration, Entity Formations & Dissolutions, Business Transactions, Purchase & Sale of Businesses and Professional Practices, Prenuptial Agreements