Michael A. Mestelle
Saint Joseph County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Elder, Divorce, Family and Health Care
Robert P. Brothers
Saint Joseph County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
The University of Toledo College of Law
Keely Austin Beemer
Saint Joseph County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Elder, Agricultural, Business and Health Care
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Benjamin J Herbert
Kalamazoo County, MI Elder Law Attorney
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Michigan State University College of Law
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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Nathan A. Barnes
Cass County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Arbitration & Mediation and Estate Planning
Valparaiso University School of Law
Nathan joined May Oberfell Lorber in 2019 transitioning from his solo practice located in South Bend. His practice remains focused on Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Elder Law, and Mediation.
His interpersonal skills permeate his practice so that each client is treated with respect and each matter is handled in a professional manner.
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Kent Wood II
Calhoun County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
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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Laura E. Volkmann
Kalamazoo County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Michigan Law School
Laura believes in compassionate estate planning and estate administration and focuses on the unique needs of each client. She also values mediation for resolving disputes efficiently and cost-effectively for clients. Since 2020 Laura has been with Herbert Machnik assisting clients with their trust and estate needs along with business formations and litigation among other areas of the law.
To give back to her community, Laura has served as a court-appointed attorney or guardian ad litem for clients in Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties, and as a judge for several student moot court competitions. Laura is a member of the LGBTQA, Agriculture,...
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Melanie May Fayling
Kalamazoo County, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Michael J. Willis
Kalamazoo County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 23 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
Kalamazoo County, 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.
Kay E. Kossen
Calhoun County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Health Care
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Robert G. Mathis Jr.
Calhoun County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Elder and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University College of Law
James David-Nguyen Lance
Calhoun County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Elder, Appeals, Business and Estate Planning
Michigan State University College of Law
Timothy Stewart Newbold
Berrien County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Elder, Business, Consumer and Estate Planning
Joshua C. Hilgart
Kalamazoo County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Elder, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Health Care
Michigan State University College of Law
Brien Winfield Heckman
Kalamazoo County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Elder, Administrative, Appeals and Family
Kelly J. McNerney Quardokus
Kalamazoo County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Family and Health Care
Ruth W. Jaynes
Allegan County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Health Care
Wayne State University Law School
Mary E. Drolet
Berrien County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 50 years of experience
13 N 14th St
Niles, MI 49120
Elder, Administrative, Family and Landlord Tenant
University of Notre Dame Law School
Kelly Louise Feneley
Calhoun County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Health Care
Erin L. Majka
Kalamazoo County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Elder and Health Care
DePaul College of Law
Charles Bappert
Branch County, MI Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
David J. DeGraw
Calhoun County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Kellie Elizabeth Podolsky
Calhoun County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Mara Elena Kent
Washtenaw County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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,...
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Nicholas Leydorf
Ingham County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 18 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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Lawrence J. Buckfire
Washtenaw County, MI Elder Law Attorney
Free ConsultationElder, Animal, Civil Rights and Insurance Claims
Wayne State University Law School
Lawrence J. Buckfire earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1986 and his juris doctor degree from Wayne State University School of Law in 1989. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and the State of Ohio. He was recently named a "Best Personal Injury Lawyer" by a Detroit business magaizne.
Lawrence is a highly skilled trial attorney with a reputation for meticulous trial preparation and presentation. Mr. Buckfire has achieved the highest possible rating for ability and integrity in the legal profession. He specializes in child lead paint poisoning, wrongful...
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Suzanne Fanning
Washtenaw County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Wayne State University Law School
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Raymond Harris
Ingham County, 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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Kenneth V Zichi
Livingston County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
(810) 299-5222
1360 W. Grand River Ave, Howell MI
PO Box 1121
Fowlerville, MI 48836
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Helping Livingston County residents navigate the legal system for 30 years. I focus on Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate, with a significant portion of my practice also concerning Real Estate and general civil litigation. If you have questions or issues with your home, a cabin up north, or want to insure your family is cared for after you are gone, I'd be happy to meet with you, perhaps bust some myths, and certainly insure YOUR and your family's needs are met. Call for an appointment today!
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Christopher J. Berry
Livingston County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Elder and Estate Planning
Estate Planning and Elder Law is not an area for a “generalist.” Your quality of life and your life’s work is more important than that. It is important to work with a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA). The CELA designation is the GOLD STANDARD in estate planning and elder law. The clients that we work with value the peace of mind, that their goals are being met with the absolute latest in legal strategies to protect assets and preserve quality of life and care. These are only available when working with a Certified...
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Rebecca Stewart
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationIngham County, 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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Mr. Howard J Weyers Jr
Ingham County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Howard "Jack" Weyers, Jr. is a well-loved attorney practicing in the greater Lansing area. Jack spent the first portion of his career helping his father, Howard Weyers, Sr. to build WEYCO Inc. in Okemos, MI where they specialized in administering employee benefits to businesses across the state. Growing up, Jack had always thought about attending law school, and after his father sold WEYCO Inc., he decided to finish his Bachelors Degree at Spring Arbor University and pursue his J.D. at Cooley Law School shortly after. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in January of 2015. Days before taking the Bar Exam,...
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John Deku
Monroe County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
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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S. Christopher Hunter
Kent County, 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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Amanda Elizabeth Fisher
Washtenaw County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Michigan State University
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Rebecca Arnold
Jackson County, MI Elder Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate 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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William A Lamb
Washtenaw County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Estate Planning and Probate
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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John A. McDermott
Washtenaw County, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
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Brandi Coleman
Ingham County, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
With a passion for helping her community, Brandi sought a career that allows her to make a positive impact. Prior to attending law school, she worked alongside probate attorneys for nearly 10 years. She is experienced in guardianships, conservatorships, estates, and trusts. Brandi is a compassionate and dedicated advocate for her clients.