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Melanie May Fayling
Kalamazoo, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Kent Wood II
BATTLE CREEK, 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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Benjamin J Herbert
Kalamazoo, MI Elder Law Attorney
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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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Laura E. Volkmann
Kalamazoo, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
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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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Michael J. Willis
Kalamazoo, 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, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 22 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.
Erin L. Majka
Kalamazoo, MI Elder Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Elder and Health Care
DePaul College of Law
Robert G. Mathis Jr.
Battle Creek, MI Elder Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Elder and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University College of Law
James David-Nguyen Lance
Battle Creek, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Elder, Appeals, Business and Estate Planning
Michigan State University College of Law
Kay E. Kossen
Battle Creek, MI Elder Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Health Care
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Joshua C. Hilgart
Kalamazoo, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Elder, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Health Care
Michigan State University College of Law
Kellie Elizabeth Podolsky
Battle Creek, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Nathan A. Barnes
Dowagiac, 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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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
Sharon R. Brinks
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Elder, Business, Employment and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law
William Westerbeke
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(616) 965-2060
4595 Broadmoor Ave, SE, Suite 236
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Robert P. Brothers
Sturgis, MI Elder Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
The University of Toledo College of Law
Michael A. Mestelle
Sturgis, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Elder, Divorce, Family and Health Care
Keely Austin Beemer
Sturgis, MI Elder Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Elder, Agricultural, Business and Health Care
Kelly Louise Feneley
Marshall, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Health Care
Ruth W. Jaynes
Plainwell, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Health Care
Wayne State University Law School
Cynthia Jill Goodell
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Brien Winfield Heckman
Portage, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Elder, Administrative, Appeals and Family
Robert J. Longstreet
Hastings, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Family and Health Care
Wayne State University Law School
Gregory Hale
Allegan, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
David J. DeGraw
Marshall, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Charles Bappert
Coldwater, MI Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Agricultural, Business and Estate Planning
Kenneth L. O'Deen
Charlotte, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Mara Elena Kent
Ann Arbor, 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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Kenneth V Zichi
(810) 299-5222
1360 W. Grand River Ave, Howell MI
PO Box 1121
Fowlerville, MI 48836
Elder, 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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Anna K. Urick Duggins
Muskegon, MI Elder Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
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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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Mr. Howard J Weyers Jr
Lansing, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Estate Planning and Probate
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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Lawrence J. Buckfire
Ann Arbor, 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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Christopher J. Berry
Brighton, 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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Nicholas Leydorf
Lansing, 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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Stacey N. Brancheau
Fenton, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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...
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Amanda Elizabeth Fisher
Ann Arbor, MI Elder Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Michigan State University
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Jane A Bassett
Ann Arbor, MI Elder Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
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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Suzanne Fanning
Ann Arbor, MI Elder Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Wayne State University Law School