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Michigan Probate and Trust Administration Services

One of our firm's primary goals is to assist our clients in preparing an estate plan that prevents any unnecessary probate court involvement. However, for those who have not done the planning required to avoid probate, or if disputes arise regarding a deceased or incapacitated person's affairs, it may be necessary to initiate a proceeding in the probate court. Our law firm can make these difficult processes easier and prevent you from making costly mistakes.

We welcome you to read more about our services below. Or contact Estate Planning & Elder Law Services for a free initial consultation.

Michigan Probate and Trust Administration Services

Lifetime Probate

One of our firm’s primary goals is to assist our clients prepare an estate plan that prevents any unnecessary probate court involvement. However, for those who have not done the planning required to avoid probate, it may be necessary for someon… Read More

Death Probate

The death of someone you care about is one of the most difficult events we face during our lives. It requires us to deal with numerous legal, financial, business, and emotional issues. When a loved one passes away, our attorneys can lead a family thr… Read More

Trust Administration

Our team of legal and accounting professionals can assist with every aspect of the trust administration process if the person becomes incapacitated or passes away. Aside from assisting with the administration of a “Living Trust” (which ty… Read More

Tax Preparation

Our team of legal and accounting professionals can handle all of your tax reporting needs, including the preparation of Personal Income Tax Returns, Fiduciary Income Tax Returns (for Estates & Trust), Estate Tax Returns, and Gift Tax Returns. Bec… Read More

Probate Litigation

Based in Southeast Michigan, Estate Planning & Elder Law Services has experience handling a variety of probate litigation matters, including: Matters relating to the validity and construction of wills, codicils, and trust agreements, including c… Read More

Recent Blog Posts

Oct

Using "Incentive Trusts" to Control From Beyond the Grave

October 11th, 2018

“Control from beyond the grave.” It sounds likes something out of an episode of the Twilight Zone or Tales from the Crypt. While the phrase may sound spooky, it is something many people try to achieve using incentive trusts. Incentive t… Read More

Sep

Benefits of Having a 529 Plan

September 25th, 2018

You have probably heard of so-called “529 plans,” even if you haven’t looked into getting one. If you have children or grandchildren whose education is important to you, though, you may want to investigate 529 plans to help ensure t… Read More

Sep

The Big Surprise in Aretha Franklin's Estate

September 17th, 2018

Aretha Franklin, who died last month at the age of 76 after battling pancreatic cancer for years, will forever be the undisputed Queen of Soul. Unfortunately for her heirs, despite her long illness and having trusted attorneys on retainer, she had no… Read More

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