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Matthew Piwowar
Grandville, MI Probate Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business and Estate Planning
University of Michigan Law School
Estate Planning Attorney – Biography
Matthew V. Piwowar is the founder of Legacy Architects PLLC. His practice focuses on Estate Planning, Trusts and Wills, Special Needs Children, Business Succession, Long-Term Care, and Probate. He has over 30 years of experience advising on estate planning, business law, mergers & acquisitions, finance, and international law. Mr. Piwowar was born in Marquette, MI and grew up in West Michigan. He provides services to his clients statewide, from Grandville and Grand Rapids, south to Three Rivers and Kalamazoo, north to Boyne City and St. Ignace.
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Piwowar’s background includes such transactions as: the sale of a...
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Kent Wood II
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 16 years of experience
(616) 591-0090
5088 Corporate Exchange BLVD
Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfProbate, 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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L. Allen Heneveld
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Lawyer with 37 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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S. Christopher Hunter
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 16 years of experience
(616) 719-2467
125 Ottawa Avenue, NW, Suite 245
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
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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Brent T. Geers
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 11 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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Kelly Lambert
GRAND RAPIDS, MI Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Criminal, DUI and Estate Planning
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
KELLY G. LAMBERT was born in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1981. In 1985, he received his Bachelor of Arts in international relations from Michigan State University where he was a National Merit Scholar. In December 1988, he received his law degree from University of Michigan Law School, where he was the recipient of the Wolverine State Bar Association Scholarship. In 1989 he was licensed to practice law in New York. In 1990 he was admitted to practice law in Michigan. He was admitted to practice...
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Beth A. Striegle
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Beth A. Striegle grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating from West Catholic High School, she attended Ferris State University where she obtained an Associate’s Degree in Commercial Art. Prior to attending law school, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Calvin College where she graduated with honors. While attending Thomas Cooley Law School she raised two young boys. Beth completed her law school internship at the Sixty-Plus Elder Law Clinic. She considers the experience she gained while working for the clinic to be very valuable because it gave her a better understanding of the various issues...
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Jenny L. DeGraves
Holland, MI Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Michigan State University
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Lawrence Wilson
Ada, MI Probate Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Tax
The University of Toledo College of Law
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Amber Michelle Soler
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I know that each family dynamic is unique, so I work side-by- side with clients to navigate challenging family law matters or the confusion of probate or trust settlement following the death of a loved one.
As for my qualifications, I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University where I double majored in both Public Law and Journalism. I went on to get a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School where I was a Dean's List student with an academic scholarship award, a member of the school's Access to Justice Clinic, and a founding board member...
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Marc Woolery
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
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Daniel J Goeman
Zeeland, MI Probate Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Steven M. Gnewkowski
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
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George L. McCargar III
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Construction, Estate Planning and Family
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Holly F. Verde
Holland, MI Probate Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Wake Forest University School of Law
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Jeffrey L. Youngsma
Caledonia, MI Probate Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Kristan A. Newhouse
Byron Center, MI Probate Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Probate, Family and Juvenile
Valparaiso University School of Law
Elena C. Hansen
Wyoming, MI Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Probate, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
The University of Toledo College of Law
Sharon R. Brinks
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 42 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Employment
Michigan State University College of Law
Katie Nicole Steffes
Grandville, MI Probate Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Probate, Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
Cynthia Jill Goodell
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Michael J. Willis
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 22 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Tax
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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Benjamin J Herbert
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney
648 Monroe NW, Suite 106
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Michigan State University
Benjamin J. Herbert, a partner with Willis Law 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. Mr. Herbert’s client base includes young professionals, senior citizens, retirees, entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations, among others. An attorney with diverse talents, his other practice areas include corporate law and water law, protecting the rights of lakefront property owners, resolving...
Jeffrey A. Van Meter
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Health Care
Michigan State University College of Law
James M. Shade
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Michigan Law School
Larry A. Ver Merris
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 44 years of experience
Probate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax
Michigan State University College of Law
David W. Charron
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 36 years of experience
Probate, Business, Construction and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
James Booth Burr Jr.
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Lawyer with 59 years of experience
Probate, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
Roger D. Berchiatti
Allendale, MI Probate Attorney with 27 years of experience
Probate, Consumer, Criminal and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
Jeffrey K. Helder
Holland, MI Probate Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Tax
University of Michigan Law School
John P. Tamboer
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Randy J. Kolar
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 36 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Tax
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
William Igor Bereza
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Attorney with 9 years of experience
Probate, Business, Criminal and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Nicholas Andrew Reister
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Tax
Michigan State University College of Law
Zechariah Paul Marco
Kentwood, MI Probate Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Richard Ward Szymanski
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Probate, Criminal, Estate Planning and Family
Michigan State University College of Law
Ronald E. David
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
