At Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates, we understand that every family and every legal matter is unique. Our attorneys provide guidance and representation across a range of practice areas, with a focus on helping individuals and families navigate important legal decisions with clarity and confidence.
Our firm handles a broad range of legal matters. The practice areas below provide an overview of the types of matters our attorneys may assist with and are intended to help you find the information most relevant to your situation.
Please note: The practice areas listed on this page may include matters for which a dedicated page or additional information is not currently available on our website. If you have a legal matter that falls within one of these areas, or if you are unsure whether we can assist you, we encourage you to contact one of our attorneys to discuss your specific situation.
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship.
ESTATE PLANNING
- Last Will & Testament
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- General Durable Power of Attorney
- Health Care Power of Attorney
- Patient Advocates
- Michigan Lady Bird Deeds
- Cottage Trusts
- Farm Trusts
- Pet Trusts
- Funeral Representative Designations
- HIPAA Authorizations
PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
- Probate
- Estate Administration
- Personal Representatives
- Small Estates
- Ancillary Probate
- Probate Avoidance
TRUST ADMINISTRATION
- Trustee Guidance
- Successor Trustees
- Beneficiary Notices
- Accountings
- Deeds
- Trust Interpretation
- Receipts & Releases
ELDER LAW & MEDICAID PLANNING
- Medicaid Planning
- Nursing Home Planning
- Asset Protection
- Veterans Benefits
- Long-Term Care
GUARDIANSHIPS & CONSERVATORSHIPS
- Irrevocable Trusts
- Guardianships for Children and Vulnerable Adults
- Special Needs
- Special Needs Trusts
- Special Needs Individuals & Their Families
- ABLE Accounts
- Emergency Guardianships, Conservatorships & Mental Health Proceedings
- Protective Orders
PROBATE & TRUST LITIGATION
- Will Contests
- Michigan Trust Litigation
- Undue Influence & Testamentary Capacity
- Removing a Trustee or Personal Representative
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Estate & Trust Accountings
FAMILY LAW
- Divorce
- Paternity
- Child Custody
- Child Custody & Parenting Time
- Child Support
- Spousal Support
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Guardianship & Conservatorship of a Minor
- Adoptions
REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY PLANNING
- Vacation Property
- Property Transfers
- Title Issues
- Life Estates
- Transfer on Death Planning
BUSINESS & SUCCESSION PLANNING
- Business & Succession Planning
- Small Business Planning
- Family Businesses
- Professional Practices
- Farm Businesses
- Contracts & Transfers
- Tax Planning
- Buy-Sell Planning
- LLCs