Trusts and Estates
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Detroit.
Marguerite Munson Lentz
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Ms. Lentz concentrates her practice in representing high net worth individuals in estate planning, probate, and trusts. She regularly advises nonprofit and tax exempt organizations regarding obtaining and maintaining exempt status, corporate governance, and general operational issues.
Ms. Lentz has been named 2016 "Lawyer of the Year" for Trusts and Estates by The Best Lawyers in America. She is listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2008-2017 under Trusts and Estates and in Michigan Super Lawyers 2016 under Estate Planning & Probate. She is listed as a 2017 “Top Lawyer” by DBusiness magazine.
She is AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. She is a member of Inforum and a Fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel. Prior to joining Bodman, she was a partner at a large Detroit-based law firm before going into private practice.
Overview
- University of Michigan, J.D.
- University of Michigan, B.A.
- Florida, The Florida Bar
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
- American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel - Fellow
- Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metropolitan Detroit - Member
- Inforum - Member
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan - Member
- Karmanos Planned Giving Advisory Committee - Former Member
- Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival - Former Co-Chair
- United States Court of Appeals
- Florida, The Florida Bar
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
- American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel - Fellow
- Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metropolitan Detroit - Member
- Inforum - Member
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan - Member
- Karmanos Planned Giving Advisory Committee - Former Member
- Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival - Former Co-Chair
- University of Michigan, J.D.
- University of Michigan, B.A.
- United States Court of Appeals
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Trusts and Estates, Detroit (2026)
- Trusts and Estates, Detroit (2024)
- Trusts and Estates, Detroit (2020)
- Trusts and Estates, Detroit (2018)
- Trusts and Estates, Detroit (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Trusts and Estates
Awards:
- Michigan Super Lawyers 2011-2016 (Estate & Probate)
- Dbusiness magazine 2017 "Top Lawyer" (Trusts and Estates)
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Peer Rated
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