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Jay E. Burrows
Shelby, MI Elder Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Mr. Burrows has probated more estates than any other attorney now practicing in Oceana County. He has also save his client hundreds of thousands of dollars in qualifying clients for Medicaid when faced with nursing home bills. Mr. Burrows is a graduate of Michigan State and Michigans's most prestigious law school, the University of Michigan. He has practiced for over 39 years and he still loves his work. He can also help your with estate planning, tax planning, income tax preparation and appeals of property tax assessments. Mr. Burrows cares deeply about his clients and their problems.
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James R. Prince
Hart, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
127 State St.
Hart, MI 49420
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
I have enjoyed a small town general law practice for my entire career. Advising real estate, business and elderlaw clients presently gives me the most satisfaction in my business; but in a rural community where many different client needs require diligence and ingenuity, I enjoy the daily challenge of helping solve people's problems. As a Christian, I try to ensure that my own integrity and my client's satisfaction are observable at the end of each client encounter.
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Anna K. Urick Duggins
Muskegon, MI Elder Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder
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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Rachel Sexton
Big Rapids, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Bankruptcy and Education
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Rachel M. Sexton has spent her entire career as an attorney representing people who find themselves in difficult financial situations. Rachel’s passion is helping people get out from underneath crushing debt and harassing creditors. She has helped hundreds of clients find solutions through bankruptcy. Whether that is saving their homes from foreclosure, getting their cars back after repossession, lowering their car payments, eliminating credit card debt, or dealing with overwhelming IRS debt. Rachel chose to practice bankruptcy because she enjoys helping people in some of the most stressful times of their lives. Rachel’s goal is to help clients move toward...
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S. Christopher Hunter
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(616) 719-2467
125 Ottawa Avenue, NW, Suite 245
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Social Security Disability
University of Maine - School of Law
S. Christopher Hunter is the founding member of Hunter Law Offices, PLLC. Prior to opening his own practice, Mr. Hunter was an associate attorney with Garrison Lawhouse, PC in Dearborn, Michigan, served as a staff attorney at the Elder Law and Advocacy Center, and most recently managed and supervised the Great Lakes Legal – Elder Law Division’s reduced-fee program. Mr. Hunter focuses his practice in the areas of Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Guardianship/Conservatorships, and Social Security Disability. Mr. Hunter graduated from the University of Maine School of Law with a...
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Roger G Cotner
Grand Haven, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Richmond School of Law
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Patrick Dougherty
Manistee, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Criminal, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Patrick Dougherty has been helping individuals and their families through legal challenges and the complexities of the legal system for over 24 years. Patrick is licensed to practice all issues of law in the State of Michigan. He is authorized to practice law in all State Courts in Michigan, including all State Circuit Courts; all State District Courts; the Federal Eastern District and Western District Courts; the Bankruptcy Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan; the Michigan Court of Appeals; and the Michigan Supreme Court. Patrick Dougherty is also authorized to practice law in the 6th Circuit Court...
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R. Todd Balkema
Big Rapids, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Douglas McPhail
Muskegon, MI Elder Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Estate Planning 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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Fredric Balgooyen
Muskegon, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 57 years of experience
(231) 733-2566
McCroskey Law Building
1440 Peck Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
Elder, Business, Criminal and Estate Planning
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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Renee C. Walsh
Muskegon, MI Elder Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
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John Michael Guinan
Grand Haven, MI Elder Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Western New England University School of Law
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Michael J. Willis
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Family and Health Care
University of Michigan Law School
Michael J. Willis is the co-founder and managing partner of the Western Michigan law firm of Willis Law. This firm is headquartered in Kalamazoo and has a satellite office in Grand Rapids. Mr. Willis primarily practices estate and trust planning, probate administration and litigation, corporate and real estate law. Recognized in Best Lawyers in America**, and Leaders in the Law, and rated AV-Preeminent** by Martindale-Hubbell's, Mr. Willis has consistently demonstrated the highest levels of legal skills and ethics. In 2007, Michigan Lawyers Weekly listed him as an "Up and Coming Lawyer," an honor bestowed upon less than .02 percent...
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Shaun Patrick Willis
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Criminal, DUI and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Attorney Shaun Patrick Willis is a trial lawyer. Recognized in Superlawyers for Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and Criminal Litigation. www.wwplc.com Attorney Willis is licensed in all of the State Courts of Michigan, the Supreme Court for the State of Michigan, the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, the United States Federal Court for the Western District of Michigan, and the United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Jeffrey A. Van Meter
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Health Care and Probate
Michigan State University College of Law
Nancy Ann Hornacek
Muskegon, MI Elder Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Health Care
Lauretta K. Murphy
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Family and Social Security Disability
University of Notre Dame Law School
Stephan K. Lobert
Big Rapids, MI Elder Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Elder, Agricultural, Estate Planning and Health Care
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Kenneth Tiews
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Attorney
(616) 459-7100
Calder Plaza Building, Suite 100
250 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Elder, Business, Real Estate and Tax
Linda S. Kaare
Muskegon, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
Constance L. Brigman
Hudsonville, MI Elder Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Monica Rae Schuyler
Ludington, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Elder, Administrative, Arbitration & Mediation and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Ryan Courtney Keenan
Spring Lake, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Seton Hall University School of Law and Seton Hall University School of Law
Randy J. Kolar
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Theresa Kay Cottrell
Rockford, MI Elder Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
John V. Zadvinskis
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Elder, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
Elise Marie Elzinga
Muskegon, MI Elder Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Elder, Civil Rights, Family and Immigration
Jeanne L. Jerow
Howard City, MI Elder Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Kent Wood II
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
(616) 591-0090
5088 Corporate Exchange BLVD
Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Michigan State University
My mission is to assist clients in making informed and educated decisions with no false representation, and to provide realistic expectations for their outcomes. Over the course of the last several years, I have represented thousands of clients, handled multi-million dollar trusts, and provided pro-bono work for select local residents in need.
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Nicholas Leydorf
Lansing, MI Elder Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
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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Raymond Harris
East Lansing, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning 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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Brandon S. Dornbusch
Traverse City, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Business, 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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Benjamin J Herbert
Kalamazoo, MI Elder Law Attorney
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning 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...
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Rebecca Stewart
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationEast Lansing, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
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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Geraldine Anne Brown
Lansing, MI Elder Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business and Estate Planning
Michigan State University College of Law
Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan since 2011.
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Catherine Hodge Jacobs
Ada, MI Elder Law Attorney
Free ConsultationElder and Estate Planning
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John Joseph Rizzo III
Traverse City, MI Elder Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Military and Social Security Disability
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and Emory University School of Law
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Fredrick W. Jensen
Allegan, MI Elder Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Elder, Business, Criminal and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School