Estate Planning for Michigan Families

Planning Today Protects the People You Love Tomorrow

Without an estate plan, Michigan law — not you — decides what happens to your assets, who cares for your children, and who makes decisions if you're incapacitated. We help you take control of those decisions with a plan that reflects your values and your family's needs.

What We Offer

Estate Planning Services

Estate Planning Documents

Revocable Living Trusts
Special Needs Trusts
Pour-Over Wills
Trust Administration Guidance

Durable Powers of Attorney

Designate someone you trust to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so.

Durable Financial Power of Attorney
Limited Power of Attorney
Springing Power of Attorney
Agent Guidance & Responsibilities
Review of Existing Documents

Healthcare Directives

Make your medical wishes known in advance so your family and doctors can honor them — even when you cannot speak for yourself.

Patient Advocate Designation
Living Will / Advance Directive
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders
Healthcare Proxy Guidance

Beneficiary & Asset Planning

Ensure your assets pass to the right people, in the right way, with minimal delay and expense.

Beneficiary Designation Review
Jointly Held Property Planning
Probate Avoidance Strategies

Common Questions

Estate Planning FAQs

Do I really need an estate plan if I don't have a lot of assets?

Yes — estate planning is about more than money. It's about deciding who raises your children, who makes medical decisions if you're incapacitated, and ensuring your wishes are honored. Everyone benefits from at least a basic plan.

What's the difference between a will and a trust?

A Will takes effect after you pass and must go through probate (a public court process). A trust is a private document that distributes your assets to beneficiaries of your choice, privately and immediately at death. Provisions for minor children, special needs individuals, or other persons who need their inheritance protected are also available as needed.

How often should I update my estate plan?

We recommend reviewing your plan every 3 to 5 years, or after major life events — marriage, divorce, birth or death of a child, significant health change of a spouse, significant change in assets, or death or incapacity of a beneficiary, successor Trustee, or Agent-in-Fact.

What happens if I die without a will in Michigan?

Michigan intestacy laws determine how your assets are distributed at death and may not reflect your wishes. A judge will ultimately make these decisions through a court process that is expensive and public!

Get Started

Let's Build Your Estate Plan Together

A free consultation is the first step. We'll listen to your situation, answer your questions, and help you understand your options — with no pressure and no jargon.

Confidential. No obligation. Michigan-licensed attorney.