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Matthew Tavi
Birmingham, MI Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Brett Howell
Grand Blanc, MI Probate Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
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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L. Allen Heneveld
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Trademarks
The George Washington University Law School
BUSINESS LAW. With my education (JD, MBA, CPA) and experience (Attorney and Business Executive) I bring an unusual extensive knowledge and experience in both the business legal world and the business operations world. As a result, I understand both the business and legal aspects of most situations.
ESTATE PLANNING. I have developed an unique process to help clients understand how an estate plan works in order to help them make informed decisions so they have a peace of mind knowing what how their estate plan will unfold as life progresses.
PROBATE. For those looking to keep...
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Amanda Frost
Okemos, MI Probate Attorney
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning and Family
Michigan State University College of Law
My practice is focused on estate planning, family law, and probate. I assist clients with various matters such as preparing trusts and wills, estate planning administration, guardian and conservatorship, health care directives, divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and prenuptial agreements.
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Benjamin J Herbert
Kalamazoo, MI Probate Attorney
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
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...
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John J. Keenan
Redford, MI Probate Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Probate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
University of Detroit Mercy
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...
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Robert Delisi
CLARKSTON, MI Probate Attorney with 42 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
Mr. Delisi is the firm's senior partner and shareholder. He concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning and succession planning, counseling individuals and business owners on the various aspects of estate and wealth transfer planning. Mr. Delisi has extensive experience in sophisticated tax planning techniques, including planning for dynasty trusts, life insurance trust planning, charitable trust planning, family limited partnerships and limited liability companies. Mr. Delisi also has extensive experience in probate, and trust administration and the formation private foundations. He was licensed to practice law in Michigan since 1981.
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Gary E Tibble
Kalamazoo, MI Probate Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning 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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Leonid Garbuzov
Farmington Hills, MI Probate Attorney with 17 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, Family and Immigration
Boston University School of Law
He has represented a variety of clients ranging from private persons to international corporations. He is especially proud of working extensively with the Hispanic, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic and Asian communities within the State of Michigan.
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Brent T. Geers
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Appeals, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Brent Geers specializes in helping people empower those they trust and provide for those they love. Brent has been an attorney since 2012, working with individuals and families to marshal their time, talent, and treasurer for the benefit of their children, family, and community. He is a Grand Rapids Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” honoree, and currently operates his own practice, Geers Law. Brent is married to an educator, who employs his services as a chaperon for various school functions. He is also his daughter’s father – a girl who will become a president, not a princess.
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Scot C. Putzig
Saginaw, MI Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Notre Dame
Scot focuses on business law, real estate development, employment law, estate planning, probate, and commercial litigation. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and his J.D., with cum laude honors, from the Notre Dame Law School. While at Notre Dame, Scot was an editor with the Journal of Legislation and clerked for the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in Flint, MI, and the Michigan Supreme Court in Lansing, MI. After graduating from Notre Dame Law School, Scot clerked with the Michigan Court of Appeals in Grand Rapids, MI. In January of...
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Jeffrey J. Michalowski
Sterling Heights, MI Probate Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
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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Brooke Lauren Archie
Detroit, MI Probate Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
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.
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Benjamin Jeffrey Stoltman
Flint, MI Probate Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Jane A Bassett
Ann Arbor, MI Probate Attorney with 29 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Anna K. Urick Duggins
Muskegon, MI Probate Attorney with 26 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Sharon Burgess
Frankenmuth, MI Probate Attorney with 23 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning 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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Stuart Lee Sherman
Bloomfield Hills, MI Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
(248) 631-4965
3707 West Maple Road
Suite 100B
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
New York University School of Law and Wayne State University Law School
When you come to The Law Offices of Stuart Lee Sherman, you can have confidence that your case can receive the help you need from an estate planning lawyer in Oakland County. Attorney Sherman has earned his highly-respected reputation, and he is ready to stand beside you and support you today. He attended Indiana University in Bloomington, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. From there, he went on to earn his Juris Doctorate at Wayne State University, before continuing on in his education and receiving his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law. Attorney Sherman has a...
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Michael J. Swogger
Traverse City, MI Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
Michigan State University
I am rated AV by Martindale Hubbell. I completed my Certificate of Completion for the Probate and Estate Planning Certificate Program in Michigan in 2010. I practiced in the area of insurance defense litigation from 1989 through 2012. I have tried over 60 civil jury cases. My practice now focuses on estate planning, probate, and trust administration.
I live in Northern Michigan, married with two adult children and a dog. I play guitar in 3 different rock n roll cover bands. I also attempt to sing...
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Ronald Thomas Bruce Jr
Monroe, MI Probate Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Toledo College of Law
Bruce Law Firm is a firm located in downtown, Monroe acros from the county courthouse. We specialize in divorce, bankruptcy and estate planning. We offer free initial consultations.
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Rebecca Stewart
East Lansing, MI Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Patrick Jerome Derkacz
Sterling Heights, MI Probate Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law
Patrick Derkacz grew up in Warren, Michigan where he attended public school. He graduated from Warren Mott High school in 1984 where he played football. He then went to Eastern Michigan University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry in 1988. After graduation he worked as an analytical chemist for the Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Research Division in Ann Arbor, Michigan for several years.
Mr. Derkacz went back to law school at the Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University Law School) in 1990. He graduated from DCL with Honors in 1993. While in Law School he participated in the...
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Adam J. Sheridan
Conklin, MI Probate Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Marquette University Law School
With over eighteen years' experience in both law firm and large corporate environments, handling local, national, and international transactions of various types, I am able to assist clients in structuring and completing complex transactions while maintaining a personalized focus. Our firm appreciates each opportunity we have to learn a client's needs and provide customized solutions to the client's legal issues. I have substantial experience in real estate, corporate structure and governance, commercial contracts and procurement, mergers and acquisitions, estate and succession planning, and construction.
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Victoria Hope Sloan
Dearborn Heights, MI Probate Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
New York University School of Law
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...
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Brandon S. Dornbusch
Traverse City, MI Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, 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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William A Lamb
CHELSEA, MI Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Mark L. Gantz
Dearborn Heights, MI Probate Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Probate and Divorce
Wayne State University Law School
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Eric W. Phelps
Traverse City, MI Probate Attorney with 25 years of experience
(231) 421-6577
13919 SW Bayshore Dr.
Suite G02
Traverse City, MI 49684
Probate, Business, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Dean E. Patrick
Southfield, MI Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, Social Security Disability and Traffic Tickets
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Since establishing his own practice, Mr. Patrick has personally counseled hundreds of individuals in legal matters and has educated thousands throughout Michigan as a speaker and author.
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Steven T Jedinak
Monroe, MI Probate Attorney with 13 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
University of Toledo
Steven Jedinak has experience throughout Southeastern Michigan practicing in the areas of criminal defense, family law, probate administration, guardianships, conservatorships and civil litigation. Steven graduated from the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio and is committed to working hard to find the best solution to his clients' legal problems.
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Kimberly Savage
Haslett, MI Probate Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Michigan State University
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Kathryn Wayne-Spindler
Milford, MI Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Michigan Attorney Kathryn Wayne-Spindler has built a full-service law firm that is pleased to be successfully helping clients with all their divorce, family law, adoption, child custody, change of domicile, estate planning, minor criminal defense and probate needs. She is an experienced and aggressive fighter in the courtroom. She is also known for being a compassionate counselor to her clients. She understands that her clients' cases are not just legal battles to be won, but life-changing events that can potentially be emotionally traumatic. She listens and advises with her client's best interests in mind. Years ago, Wayne-Spindler realized that...
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Lesley Hoenig
Mount Pleasant, MI Probate Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Northern Illinois University College of Law
I am an attorney licensed to practice in Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota. I primarily practice in bankruptcy, foreclosure, real estate, estate planning and probate.
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David D. Sprague
Clinton Township, MI Probate Attorney
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Nursing Home
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
David D. Sprague is the firm's principal partner. His practice includes Business Law, Probate and Estate Planning, Elder Law and Medicaid Planning, Family Law (domestic relations/divorce/prenuptial agreements) and Real Estate Law. David has experience working as an attorney at two nationally recognized law firms: Raymond & Prokop, P.C. and Pepper Hamilton LLP. In addition, David has helped clients to successfully complete applications with the Michigan Minority Business Development Council and has defended claims made by the Business Software Alliance.
Prior to practicing law, David had nearly 10 years of experience working in the automotive industry and the field of information technology...
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Michael Bartnik
Bloomfield Hills, MI Probate Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(248) 608-3660
41000 Woodward Ave Suite 350
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-5092
Probate, Civil Rights, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
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John Deku
Lambertville, MI Probate Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
The University of Toledo College of Law
At the Law Office of John V. Deku, PLC, I provide my clients with personal and dedicated attention directly from the attorney who will handle their case. I take the time to walk you through all of the steps of your case, give you advice about all of your legal options and make sure that any questions you have are adequately answered. Your best interests are the driving force behind my representation of you. If I am unable to provide you the representation your situation needs I will help find you a competent attorney who can.
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Blake P. Lipman
Farmington, MI Probate Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Wayne State University Law School
Blake Lipman has been a practicing attorney in Michigan since 1995. He worked as a real estate lawyer for a number of title companies for approximately 5 years. He is a graduate of Wayne State University Business School and Wayne State University Law School. Mr. Lipman practices in the greater tri-county area, which includes Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Washtenaw, and Monroe counties. Mr. Lipman has a reputation as a tough, fair, and experienced litigator.
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Andrew D. Richards
Saginaw, MI Probate Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Rebecca Arnold
Jackson, MI Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning 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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Mr. John O. Knappmann
Taylor, MI Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
University of Michigan Law School
Former Assistant Prosecutor. I am also a landlord. UM Law graduate.