Fred is a member of the Estate Planning Practice Group. He has been assisting his clients with their estate planning needs since he first began his practice, and he has during that time handled a wide variety of estate settlements and estate settlement issues. His particular focus is on counseling clients on techniques to minimize estate and gift taxes, and drafting the documents to accomplish that objective. Fred is also a trusted personal advisor to many of the families he has worked with over the years.
Fredric A. "Fred" Sytsma
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1987 Awarded Practice Areas
Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Trusts and Estates
Biography
Locations
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Education
- The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1968
- Michigan State University, BA, graduated 1964
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Grand Rapids Bar Association - Member
- Grand Rapids Bar Association - Member
- Institute of Continuing Legal Education - Lecturer
- Michigan Bankers Association - Lecturer
- State Bar of Michigan - Probate and Estate Planning Section; Probate and Estate Planning Council, Chairman, 1986 - 1987
- Western Michigan Estate Planning Council - Past President
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Trusts and Estates
Awards:
- Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
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