Allegan County Probate Lawyers

Byron Gallagher
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Byron Gallagher
Ingham County, MI Probate Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(517) 853-1515 2001 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Washington University School of Law
William A Lamb
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William A Lamb
Washtenaw County, MI Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(734) 475-2100 300 N MAIN ST STE 1
CHELSEA, MI 48118-1508
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Minnesota Law School
William A. Lamb is an estate planning and elder law attorney in Chelsea, Michigan. Bill and his wife Amy live in Chelsea with their three daughters.
William C. Babut
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William C. Babut
Jackson County, MI Probate Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(800) 209-1717 761 W. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, MI 49201
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Kimberly Savage
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Kimberly Savage
Ingham County, MI Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
(517) 515-5000 1483 Haslett Road
Haslett, MI 48840
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Michigan State University
David Platt
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David Platt
Lansing, MI Probate Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(517) 282-1000 1003 N. Washington Ave.
Lansing, MI 4906
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
David M. Platt has more than 38 years of experience as an estate planning and business attorney. David concentrates his law practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, probate litigation, pre and post nuptial agreements, real estate and business entity formation. He assists clients in the preparation of wills, trusts, family cottage limited partnerships, as well as providing counsel to minimize income and estate taxes.

David frequently speaks and writes on estate planning and business matters for financial planners, accountants and attorneys, as well as the general public. He is an adjunct professor of law at the Michigan...
Jay E. Burrows
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Jay E. Burrows
Oceana County, MI Probate Attorney with 47 years of experience
(231) 861-2183 191 N. Michigan Ave.
Shelby, MI 49455
Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Mr. Burrows has probated more estates than any other attorney now practicing in Oceana County. He has also save his client hundreds of thousands of dollars in qualifying clients for Medicaid when faced with nursing home bills. Mr. Burrows is a graduate of Michigan State and Michigans's most prestigious law school, the University of Michigan. He has practiced for over 39 years and he still loves his work. He can also help your with estate planning, tax planning, income tax preparation and appeals of property tax assessments. Mr. Burrows cares deeply about his clients and their problems.
Bradley Vauter
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Bradley Vauter
Eaton County, MI Probate Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(517) 853-8015 912 Charlevoix Dr.
Ste. 120
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Probate, Arbitration & Mediation, Elder and Estate Planning
Philip M. Moilanen
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Philip M. Moilanen
Jackson County, MI Probate Attorney with 51 years of experience
(517) 788-8500 404 S Jackson St
Jackson, MI 49201
Probate, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and Michigan State University
Check out the website at www.philmoilanen.com
John L. Gormley
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John L. Gormley
Livingston County, MI Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(517) 223-3758 101 East Grand River Ave.
Fowlerville, MI 48836
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Michigan State University
I have been practicing law for approximately 25 years in mid-Michigan. Generally, I practice in the areas of family law, estate planing, probate and trust administration, real estate, and commercial litigation. I also represent a number of small municipalities. In my free time, I enjoy sports cars, outdoor activities, motorcycles, and construction projects.
Martin Holmes
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Martin Holmes
Muskegon County, MI Probate Lawyer
(231) 744-9439 318 Center St
Muskegon, MI 49445
Probate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
University of Detroit
Daniel P. Finley
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Daniel P. Finley
Washtenaw County, MI Probate Attorney with 20 years of experience
(734) 475-4659 300 N Main St
#6
Chelsea, MI 48118
Probate, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Syracuse University College of Law and Michigan State University
Fredric Balgooyen
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Fredric Balgooyen
Muskegon County, MI Probate Lawyer with 57 years of experience
(231) 733-2566 McCroskey Law Building
1440 Peck Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
Probate, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
Balgooyen Law Offices has been a general practice firm in Muskegon County for over 40 years, having represented three municipal governments, several area businesses, and multiple generations of Muskegon families. Fredric F. Balgooyen, sole practitioner, has experience as both a prosecuting and public defense attorney, is a member of the State Bar of Michigan's Criminal Law Section, Probate and Estate Planning Section and Master Lawyer Section. Practice areas include estate planning, Wills & Trusts, Probate and decedent estates, real estate, business law, business planning, commercial and civil litigation, Landlord-Tenant, family law, domestic issues, divorce, child support...
Bert W. Carrier Jr.
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Bert W. Carrier Jr.
Ingham County, MI Probate Attorney with 11 years of experience
(517) 529-2600 324 N. Pine St.
Lansing, MI 48933
Probate, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
At Bert Carrier and Associates, we concentrate our practice on taxation, bankruptcy, estate planning, academic discipline, and small business law. We provide expert legal services at surprisingly affordable rates. Call us at 517-529-2600. "Honest Lawyers- Affordable Fees"
R. Todd Balkema
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R. Todd Balkema
Mecosta County, MI Probate Lawyer
(800) 395-4347 218 Maple St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
James R. Shaull
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James R. Shaull
Eaton County, MI Probate Attorney with 42 years of experience
(517) 543-4780 128 1/2 S Cochran Ave
PO Box 216
Charlotte, MI 48813
Probate, Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Mr. Mark H Hashley
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Mr. Mark H Hashley
Jackson County, MI Probate Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(517) 788-3030 605 W. Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201
Probate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Licensed to practice law since 2002. Retired officer with the Michigan Army National Guard. Concentrating in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcies, family law issues, wills,powers of attorney.
Trent C. Hilding
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Trent C. Hilding
Montcalm County, MI Probate Attorney
(989) 427-3436 4070 N. Crystal Road
Vestaburg, MI 48891
Probate, Agricultural, Estate Planning and Tax
Patricia Felix
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Patricia Felix
Washtenaw County, MI Probate Attorney
(734) 426-2101 6248 Huron Creek Court
Dexter, MI 48130
Probate and Estate Planning
Patricia Felix graduated cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2016. With a previous career spanning over 30 years in the federal government, including positions with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Patricia Felix has been a practicing attorney since 2021. She is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan and is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The Law Office of Patricia provides quality legal services at reasonable prices with a focus on Michigan estate planning and probate.
Nicholas D Garlinghouse
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Nicholas D Garlinghouse
Ingham County, MI Probate Attorney
(517) 342-4249 612 S. Creyts Rd.
Suite C
Lansing, MI 48917
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
Mr. Kevin J Kozma
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Mr. Kevin J Kozma
Newaygo County, MI Probate Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(231) 689-6636 200 S. Charles St. PO Box 130
White Cloud, MI 49349
Probate, Criminal Defense, Family and Real Estate
Alexandre Stratilatov
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Alexandre Stratilatov
Ingham County, MI Probate Lawyer
(517) 618-1548 612 S. Creyts Road
Suite C
Lansing, MI 48917
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Jesse Bergwerff
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Jesse Bergwerff
Ottawa County, MI Probate Lawyer
(616) 318-3178 P.O. Box 292
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Probate, Estate Planning and Family
Brandi Coleman
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Brandi Coleman
Ingham County, MI Probate Lawyer
(734) 819-1267 1760 Abbey Rd, Suite 207
East Lansing, MI 48823
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
With a passion for helping her community, Brandi sought a career that allows her to make a positive impact. Prior to attending law school, she worked alongside probate attorneys for nearly 10 years. She is experienced in guardianships, conservatorships, estates, and trusts. Brandi is a compassionate and dedicated advocate for her clients.
David Soble
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David Soble
Oakland County, MI Probate Attorney with 33 years of experience
(888) 789-1715 31800 Northwestern Hwy
Suite 350
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Claim your FREE BOOK "What's Keeping You Up At Night: An Attorney’s Practical Approach To Resolving Real Estate Nightmares" by visiting www.ProvenResource.com/book4u As a former "big Bank" real estate and contracts attorney, I love to demystify complicated real estate and financial legal concepts and problems for people who are frustrated, "spinning their wheels" with incompetent or dismissive real estate or banking "professionals." I hate when someone finds themselves at a legal disadvantage - they're "stuck" when they unknowingly relying on outdated or impractical information and forms off of the "internet." People often get in trouble when they base their legal...
Aaron R. Shahan
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Aaron R. Shahan
Wayne County, MI Probate Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(248) 773-5555 598 N. Mill St
Plymouth, MI 48170
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
Aaron Shahan focuses his practice on the areas of probate and trust law. He assists his clients with a broad range of disputes involving probate, trust, and fiduciary matters. Aaron Shahan also helps individuals, couples, and families create estate plans, private foundations and charitable trusts. Prior to forming ATLAS LAW, PLC, Aaron practiced with a premier estate planning and probate litigation firm. He has extensive litigation experience and is proficient in advanced estate planning and asset protection techniques. Aaron is licensed to practice in Michigan, Florida, and Arizona. He is also an accredited attorney with the Veterans Administration. ...
Travis I. Dafoe
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Travis I. Dafoe
Saginaw County, MI Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
(989) 321-2330 160 S. Main St, Ste 4
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I enjoy the interaction with people where I can explain something that may seem complex in a way that helps them understand. As a former teacher, I do enjoy those ah-ha moments where things click. I enjoy talking with clients and getting to know them and their situation, so that I can find the best possible solutions for their needs. I believe that effective estate planning is a critical component of my client’s life planning. I believe that family fights over inheritance are unnecessary and wasteful. Families achieve better outcomes through planning rather than fighting. While it is...
Kenneth Wayne Demers
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Kenneth Wayne Demers
Wayne County, MI Probate Attorney with 27 years of experience
(313) 655-9214 500 Griswold Street
Suite 2340
Detroit, MI 48226-4484
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy and Landlord Tenant
Michigan State University College of Law
I was born and raised in the lakes region of Oakland County in a little town called Union Lake. Union Lake is situated at the crossroads of Waterford Township, White Lake Township, West Bloomfield Township and Commerce Township hence the name Four Towns, known only by locals. I began my legal career with Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services in their general litigation section taking my experience in consumer law with me into private practice. I currently practice all types of Consumer Law specializing in Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Landlord-Tenant and Probate Law. I maintain a presence in Downtown...
Lisa D. Stern
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Lisa D. Stern
Oakland County, MI Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
1760 South Telegraph Road
Suite 300
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Probate, Divorce and Family
Wayne State University Law School
Lisa D. Stern is a dedicated family law attorney, providing comprehensive representation for couples involved in various aspects of domestic relations, including pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, custody cases, and post-judgment proceedings. Her expertise extends to managing the equitable division of assets, with a particular focus on closely held businesses and substantial marital estates. Recognized for her assertive advocacy, Lisa collaborates closely with local psychologists, mediators, drug and alcohol assessors, private investigators, and other reputable professionals to ensure her clients receive optimal representation. Understanding the intricate financial and business complexities that accompany marital dissolution, Lisa offers valuable guidance on decisions related to the...
Suzanne Fanning
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Suzanne Fanning
Washtenaw County, MI Probate Attorney with 27 years of experience
(734) 669-3838 5340 Plymouth Road
Ste 203
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
Timothy P. Flynn
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Timothy P. Flynn
Waterford, MI Probate Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(248) 710-0822 6637 Highland Rd.
Waterford, MI 48372
Free ConsultationProbate, Appeals, Divorce and Elder
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Since 1989, I have been an attorney licensed by the State Bar of Michigan. In my decades of general practice, I have served thousands of clients. Among the first-50 attorneys in Michigan to complete the Family Law Certificate program offered by the Institute for Continuing Legal Education in Ann Arbor, MI, I have completed more than 1000 divorces from start to finish. In addition to family law, I have a robust criminal law practice, representing clients in jury trials and appeals across Michigan. A roster attorney for the Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System for 3-years, I...
Matthew Ferri
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Matthew Ferri
Oakland County, MI Probate Attorney with 16 years of experience
(248) 409-0256 6001 N. Adams Road, Ste 135
Bloomfield, Hills, MI 48304
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Matthew Ferri, J.D., M.B.A., is a Michigan estate planning attorney. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Life Care Planning Law Firms Association, ElderCounsel, WealthCounsel, the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, the Michigan Forum of Estate Planners, the Italian American Bar Association of Michigan, and the Purposeful Planning Institute. Mr. Ferri holds U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Accreditation. His practice focus and expertise includes: advanced estate planning, Medicaid planning, elder law, special needs planning, Veterans benefits planning, business formation, and business succession planning. He is the author of Keeping Control, a Game Plan to Protect Your...
Aaron B. Kendal
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Aaron B. Kendal
Oakland County, MI Probate Attorney with 20 years of experience
(248) 572-1050 4190 Telegraph Rd
# 3000
Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Trademarks
Thomas M. Coooley Law School
Mr. Kendal offers a unique program of flat-fee rapid and effective estate planning, including wills, trusts, and related documents. Mr. Kendal can take care of helping you assure your family’s future is legally secured and your wishes for how you would want your estate, that you have worked for and built up over your lifetime, is distributed according to your wishes. Mr. Kendal’s extensive background in probate, computer and E-law, commercial transactions, commercial litigation, trademarks and copyrights, and firearms law, gives him the experience needed to protect your business’ interests and help you achieve your business goals. With over 19 years...
Leonid Garbuzov
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Leonid Garbuzov
Oakland County, MI Probate Attorney with 17 years of experience
(248) 246-0507 30300 Northwestern Hwy
#109
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Probate, Criminal Defense, Family and Immigration
Boston University School of Law
He has represented a variety of clients ranging from private persons to international corporations. He is especially proud of working extensively with the Hispanic, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic and Asian communities within the State of Michigan.
John Ceci
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John Ceci
Livingston County, MI Probate Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(810) 299-2734 726 W. Grand River Ave.
Brighton, MI 48116
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Eastern Michigan University
I help people solve problems. I help them kick debt collectors to the curb. I also help them untie the knot. And I help them move from the world to the next. More specifically: I help them end a marriage when they feel that's their only option. And I help people put together a Will or a Trust (or both) so when their time on this earth ends, those left behind can have some semblance of order in a trying situation. When people come to me, they are facing a situation they aren’t sure how to deal with. They have questions and are looking for...
Lauren Underwood
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Lauren Underwood
Oakland County, MI Probate Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(248) 919-4562 30100 Telegraph Rd
Ste 360
Bingham Farms, MI 48025
Free ConsultationProbate
Michigan State University
Ms. Underwood focuses her practice in a wide variety of estate and tax planning, probate and trust administration, contested probate and trust matters. Ms. Underwood is a the former Chair of the Probate and Estate Planning Council of the State Bar of Michigan, past editor of the Probate Journal, member of the Real Property, Trust Law and Taxation Sections of the American Bar Association; the Taxation Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and the Oakland County Bar Association. She has written several articles and been a contributing author for the ICLE publication Michigan Estate Planning Handbook....
Brooke Lauren Archie
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Brooke Lauren Archie
Wayne County, MI Probate Attorney with 12 years of experience
(313) 964-9261 615 Griswold St., Ste 1300
Detroit, MI 48226
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
My specialty is probate litigation. This means that I focus all of my practice's energy, resources, and attention to specializing and knowing the in's and out's of all things probate and successfully fight in contested matters. Whether you are facing probate litigation, estate administration, conservatorship, guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, or even grappling with a friend or relative with mental health challenges, I will utilize my specialized expertise and relentless advocacy to navigate you through your probate challenges and issues in the Wayne County Probate Court and the Oakland County Probate Court.
David M. McCleary
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David M. McCleary
Genesee County, MI Probate Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(810) 516-5116 8161 S. Saginaw
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
You have questions- I have answers. Call now for a free consultation. (810) 516-5116. Many law firms say that they offer personalized service, but their actions don't always reflect that when it comes to dealing with their clients. I'm David McCleary, and at my law firm, McCleary & Associates, P.C., I take those words to heart. I want to be your family's trusted adviser for all your estate planning needs. I meet with all my clients myself, one-on-one. This means I can offer a true individualized service to the people in the Grand Blanc and...
Michael J. Hamblin
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Michael J. Hamblin
Oakland County, MI Probate Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(248) 763-6195 40900 Woodward Avenue
Suite 111
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Probate, Business, Criminal Defense and Family
Wayne State University Law School
I have been practicing law for almost 20 years, and focus my practice on litigation cases, business law, family law cases, misdemeanor criminal defense, probate law, and real estate matters.

My office is in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, which is a suburb of Detroit. I represent clients mostly in the Metro Detroit area (Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, and Washtenaw counties). But, depending on the case, I do represent clients in other areas of Michigan, and have handled cases in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Lansing, as well as other locations in Michigan.

In addition to my representation of clients in Michigan, I have...
Brandon S. Dornbusch
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Brandon S. Dornbusch
Grand Traverse County, MI Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(231) 714-9392 107 Cass Street
Suite H
Traverse City, MI 49686
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Brandon is passionate about helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve peace of mind by developing and implementing creative cost effective plans tailored for each client. He aims to be his clients' attorney for life, helping to develop strategies that minimize risk, maximize returns on investment, and create legacies that last for generations to come.

Brandon received his undergraduate degree with honors from Michigan State University in History with a concentration in Mandarin Chinese, and his JD from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2011. While at Case, he focused his studies on Federal income, estate, gift, and generation...
Mara Elena Kent
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Mara Elena Kent
Washtenaw County, MI Probate Attorney with 27 years of experience
(734) 662-0222 538 N Division St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Mara Kent (she/her/hers) is a life-long resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan and a licensed attorney since 1996. Mara’s practice areas include estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law and long-term care planning, special needs planning, estate planning for surrogacy, same-sex adoptions and step-parent adoptions, and prenuptial agreements. Mara loves working with people and making personal connections with her clients, doing what she generally considers to be “happy law.” Mara counsels her clients on how to plan for major life events by anticipating common (and not-so-common) problems before they arise, so her clients can strategize about how to minimize court involvement,...

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