Thomas G. "Tom" Kyros

Thomas G. "Tom" Kyros


Varnum LLP

Recognized since 2006

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Trusts and Estates

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Tom’s practice includes design and implementation of sophisticated estate plans, active administration of trust accounts, settlement of decedent’s estates, estate taxation, and charitable gift planning. He advises many of Varnum's family business owners and is a member of our Family Business Team. Tom currently serves as the Firm's Executive Partner, one of our two Managing Partners. Previously, he served five years as the chair of the Firm's Estate Planning, Tax, and Employee Benefits practice group followed by three years on Varnum’s Policy Committee. Tom also works with several West Michigan non-profit organizations as a trustee and advisor.

Location
  • Bridgewater Place, Suite 1700
    333 Bridge Street, NW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Education
  • Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 1992
Bar Admissions
  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation - Board of Trustees, 2007 - present
  • East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation - Board of Trustees, 2011 - present
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association - Member
  • Grand Rapids Community Foundation - Professional Advisor Committee, 2011 - present
  • Hope College Alumni Association - Board of Trustees
  • Spectrum Health Foundation - Board of Trustees, 2001 - 2007
  • State Bar of Michigan - Member of the State Bar Character & Fitness Committee, 2011 - present
  • West Michigan Estate Planning Council - Member
  • West Michigan Planned Giving Group - 2003 – present; President, 2009

Varnum LLP
Headquarters: Grand Rapids, Michigan

94 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Grand Rapids (2024)
  • Trusts and Estates, Grand Rapids (2019)
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Grand Rapids (2017)
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Grand Rapids (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Trusts and Estates
Awards:
  • The Best Lawyers in America® Lawyer of the Year, Litigation – Trusts and Estates, 2014
  • Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers, 2011

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