An estate lawyer helps you plan what happens to your property and your family — wills, trusts, powers of attorney and guardianship — and guides families through probate after someone passes away.

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Sinkin Law Office

·San Antonio, TX·Attorneys

Mr. Sinkin’s client work involves collecting child support for parents who divorced in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He has successfully represented clients at courts of appeals and the Texas Sup

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Atkinson Petruska Kozma & Hart

·Gaylord, MI·Attorneys

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Kirkpatrick, Slough, Duitsman-Coy & Mott, PLC

·Gaylord, MI·Attorneys

Kirkpatrick, Slough, Duitsman-Coy & Mott, PLC in Gaylord, MI.

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Sterling Law Office

·Gaylord, MI·Attorneys

Sterling Law Office in Gaylord, MI.

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Legal Services of Northern MI

·Gaylord, MI·Attorneys

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Bensinger, Cotant & Menkes, P.C.

·Gaylord, MI·Attorneys

Bensinger, Cotant & Menkes, P.C. in Gaylord, MI.

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Waltman Law PLLC

·Gaylord, MI·Attorneys

Waltman Law PLLC in Gaylord, MI.

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Asset Protection Planning in Michigan

Michigan asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.

Blended Family Estate Planning in Michigan

Michigan blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.

Business Succession Planning in Michigan

Michigan business succession requires coordinated estate + business planning — buy-sell agreements, life insurance funding, key-person insurance, and gradual transition plans. Without it, families lose businesses to taxes, disputes, or chaos.

Charitable Trusts in Michigan

Michigan charitable trusts combine philanthropy with tax planning. Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) and Charitable Lead Trusts (CLTs) provide income / estate / gift tax benefits.

Digital-Asset Estate Planning in Michigan

Michigan digital-asset planning is governed by RUFADAA (adopted in 48 states) — fiduciaries can access digital accounts only if user explicitly consented. Without planning, families lose access to email, photos, crypto, and online accounts.

Spouse's Elective Share in Michigan

Michigan elective share: 1/2 of intestate share (modified UPC).

Estate-Tax Planning in Michigan

Michigan estates may face federal estate tax (40% above ~$13.99M / individual in 2025) plus state estate or inheritance tax — most estates use lifetime gifting + trusts to minimize tax.

Guardianship and Conservatorship in Michigan

Michigan guardianship cases — for minors, incapacitated adults, or both — are heard in Probate Court. Process requires petition, evaluation, hearing, ongoing reporting.

Healthcare Directives in Michigan

Michigan healthcare directives: Patient Advocate Designation + Do-Not-Resuscitate Procedure Act.

Heirs' Property in Michigan

Michigan heirs' property — land passed without a will or proper estate planning, owned by multiple heirs as tenants-in-common — has caused significant land loss in Black + low-income families. UPHPA partition reform helps.

Intestate Succession in Michigan: What Happens If You Die Without a Will

If you die in Michigan without a will, the state's intestate succession law decides who gets what — not you. Spouse takes the first $150,000 plus 1/2 of the remainder if there are joint kids; with outside kids the spouse takes a smaller share.

Living Trusts in Michigan

A revocable living trust avoids probate, maintains privacy, and lets you control how your assets pass at death. Estates over $28K combined (indexed) typically benefit most.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an estate lawyer to write a will?

Not legally, but mistakes in do-it-yourself wills are common and can leave a family in probate disputes. A lawyer makes sure it's valid under your state's law.

What is probate?

The court process that settles a person's estate — confirming the will, paying debts and distributing property. A lawyer can often make it faster and cheaper.

How much does estate planning cost in Wolverine?

Simple wills are often a flat fee; trusts and full plans cost more. Ask for a written quote for the documents you need.

How many estate planning lawyers are listed in Wolverine?

There are currently 6 estate planning lawyers listed in Wolverine on CGMIMM.