Best Lawyers in Michigan, United States for Trusts and Estates
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Neil P. Jansen received his bachelor's degrees in Political Science and International Studies from Michigan State University in 1984 and his law degree from Wayne State University in 1988, where he was a member of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court team and Chancellor of the Moot Court Program. Neil practices in the areas of civil and real estate litigation, probate litigation, estate planning and eminent domain. He is a member of the Grand Rapids and American Bar Associations,...
Pam helps individuals, families, and business owners preserve their legacy through proper estate planning and by working with them to resolve family strife during times of disability or death. This includes listening and understanding the client’s concerns so that she can recommend and prepare proper estate plans, establishing guardianships and conservatorships where appropriate, working through various potential tax issues, attending hearings and other matters at the probate court when...
Chris works intimately with clients and their advisors to create estate plans that enable families to plan for today as well as for future generations. Chris regularly prepares sophisticated estate plans, emphasizing probate avoidance, estate tax planning, and business succession planning. In addition, Chris has an emphasis on helping families with cottage succession planning. Chris's practice also includes a significant focus on post-death planning and estate and trust administration. Chris ...
Mr. Henry devotes much of his practice to estate planning and probate administration and litigation. He believes in the importance of custom-tailoring an estate plan that is designed to meet each client’s needs to avoid unnecessary stress and hassle later and to make sure the client’s wishes are carried out as far as how the estate should be distributed. When working on probate litigation and administration, Mr. Henry’s goal is to make sure his clients have a full understand...
Elizabeth M. Siefker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Ms. Siefker practices law in West Michigan, has also been recognized by Super Lawyers as a "Michigan Rising Star" and as an "Up & Comping Lawyer" in Estate & Probate since 2024...
Margaret Lindauer is an associate attorney with Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan. Her practice focuses on Elder Law , Tax Law , and Trusts and Estates . She works with individuals and families on estate planning, helping clients design, prepare, and implement plans that reflect their goals and personal circumstances. Margaret also assists clients with probate and trust administration, guiding them through the legal and practical steps involved in managing and distributing assets. Before joining K...
Christopher Rambus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Christopher, who practices law in Detroit, Michigan, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tyler Knurek is an associate attorney with Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan. His practice focuses on Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates matters, including probate and trust litigation as well as estate and trust administration. Tyler represents clients in a wide range of probate-related disputes and court proceedings, including will contests, trust disputes, estate disputes, guardianships, conservatorships, and other general equity matters. He works with individuals and famili...
Trevor Mason is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Trusts and Estates. Trevor, who practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Trevor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
William E. Haines, II is an attorney with Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan. His practice focuses on matters involving trusts and estates , elder law , and related litigation. William assists individuals, families, and business owners with legal issues involving estate planning , estate and trust administration , probate disputes, and planning for long-term care. William earned his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, including th...
Casey W. Callahan is an associate attorney with Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan . His practice focuses on estate planning , business and corporate planning , and post-death administration . Casey works with individuals, families, and business owners to address legal needs involving Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law , Corporate Law, and Trusts and Estates. He advises clients on structuring and maintaining business entities, ...
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