Estate Planning Lawyers Serving Grand Rapids & West Michigan

Why is Building an Estate Plan Important?

Planning for your estate, and what will happen to it after you die, is one of the most important things that you can do, especially if you have important assets that you want to protect. While it is not always pleasant to think about, as you age, the future becomes more uncertain; you can protect your assets and the people that you love by planning for your estate – and we can help.

How We Can Assist You

Our attorneys are committed to helping you protect what you love. We offer the following services to all of our clients:

Wills and Trusts

Probate

Estate planning strategies

Business Estate

Understanding estate tax

Free LifePlan™ Workshops

Our free estate planning workshop is your first step toward protecting what you value. Join us at one of our next Grand Rapids workshops.

Reserve Your Seat

Our law firm is ready to tackle your questions and estate planning needs, regardless of how big or how small.

All individuals who own assets should consider an estate plan.

The Benefits of Estate Planning

Planning for your estate is a smart idea; if you do not make a plan for what will happen to your estate – another word for your assets and property – then the future of your estate will be uncertain. While Michigan law will still allow your estate to go to your closest relatives, who gets what will be out of your control.

In addition to making it clear how your assets will be distributed upon your death, estate planning also allows you to ensure that your loved ones are provided for, including a spouse, minor children, grandchildren, or disabled family members. An estate plan can also minimize the stress experienced by family members when you die, and avoid the tedious probate process. An estate plan that is well-devised can also minimize tax liabilities, too.

All individuals who own assets should consider an estate plan; for those with significant wealth, an estate plan is a necessity.

Smart Estate Planning Strategies

We understand that to you, an estate plan is more than just a financial decision; it is a decision that will have a long-lasting and direct impact on your loved ones. As such, all estate planning strategies that are employed are tailored to your specific needs. No two estates or families are alike, and your estate plan should reflect that.

Experienced Estate Planning Attorneys

Our law firm is one of the most experienced estate planning law firms in the country, with more than 34 years’ background helping clients in Michigan. In fact, our firm has assisted more than 10,000 families with their planning needs, resulting in millions of dollars of life savings and assets protected.

Our Estate Planning Attorneys are Ready to Serve You!

Do not put your future at risk; if you do not have an estate plan already, the time to create one is now. We can help – contact us today!

(616) 361-8400

Client Success Stories...

We were very happy with the information at the workshop on Estate Planning [LifePlan workshop]. Amanda was very helpful in explaining the options we could choose from to protect our assets from excessive taxes.
Sue Van Sluyters
All questions were answered in depth and in a manner that was very understandable. I left feeling confident that we can contact them at any time for help navigating the system.
Sally Brown
The staff are incredibly professional. My mother was treated with utmost respect. Her paperwork was organized and concise. I dealt with David and Jim and they spoke in terms my mother and I could understand.
Mike Visser
I was totally lost when my husband's dementia got bad. David and his group helped me feel in control again. They are there to help me whenever I need them. I should have done this sooner.
Dorothy Kelley
Perfect balance of pleasant and professional. Starting with workshops with targeted info, to chit chat with David (and all the staff we met) - great experience. Thank you!
Linda & Gary Yakubowski
My husband and I just returned from your workshop in Portage...We are so pleased we attended and came away with so much information and insight. The workshop was well organized, well presented and your staff was wonderful. Patrick made things fun, and as he promised, the time flew by. Thanks you again for 2 very well spent hours.
Robyn Bolle
Donna & Stephanie are extremely professional, on top of everything, friendly and just a joy to work with. Very prompt on phone calls, emails, etc. I am very thankful for these two people!
Patti Smith
We have been extremely pleased with the professional service of David and the staff. It has been a pleasure working with everyone to make sure our future is secure. David was also very helpful finding an out of state attorney to help our parent’s address their Elder law needs.
Delores