Carthew Law Firm

Estate Planning & Probate Attorney in Rochester, Michigan

Carthew Law Firm is a Rochester, Michigan law firm focused on delivering personalized legal representation in estate planning, probate, business law, construction law, real estate matters, contracts, and landlord-tenant disputes. Serving clients throughout Oakland County and the greater Metro Detroit region, the firm emphasizes responsive communication, practical legal guidance, and cost-effective representation tailored to each client’s individual goals and circumstances.

Founded by attorney Paul Carthew, the firm has more than 25 years of experience representing individuals, families, business owners, investors, contractors, landlords, and entrepreneurs across a wide range of legal matters. Carthew Law Firm combines transactional legal knowledge with strategic problem-solving to help clients navigate both personal and business-related legal issues.

Paul Carthew earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Saint Thomas in Houston, Texas, and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit School of Law. During law school, he served as Article and Book Review Editor for the University of Detroit Law Review, participated on the Moot Court Board of Directors, and competed as a member of the Philip Jessup International Law Moot Court Team.

Attorney Carthew is licensed to practice in Michigan state courts and is also licensed as a Real Estate Broker in the State of Michigan. His legal practice focuses heavily on real estate transactions, business and construction matters, estate planning, probate administration, contracts, and litigation involving commercial and property-related disputes. The firm represents clients ranging from individuals and families to established businesses and corporations.

Carthew Law Firm is known for its client-focused approach and commitment to careful case analysis. The firm works closely with clients to develop legal strategies designed to meet specific objectives while maintaining transparency and communication throughout the legal process. Flexible payment arrangements and practical legal solutions are emphasized to help clients efficiently resolve legal matters while protecting their financial interests.

The firm provides estate planning services designed to help Michigan families prepare for the future and organize their personal affairs. Estate planning services may include wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, patient advocate designations for healthcare decisions, and probate avoidance strategies. The firm also assists clients in reviewing existing estate plans to ensure documents continue to reflect changing goals, family circumstances, and legal developments.

In probate and estate administration matters, Carthew Law Firm assists families with navigating Michigan probate court proceedings, including estate administration, appointment of personal representatives, asset inventory and distribution, probate litigation, trust disputes, fiduciary disputes, guardianships, conservatorships, and related estate matters. The firm also represents beneficiaries, trustees, executors, and fiduciaries in probate and trust litigation involving contested wills, ownership disputes, fiduciary claims, and related probate conflicts.

The firm additionally provides legal counsel in business law and commercial matters, including business transactions, contracts, construction law, commercial disputes, landlord-tenant issues, and real estate matters. Carthew Law Firm represents Michigan business owners and individuals in both large and small projects involving contract negotiations, property matters, and business operations.

Practice Areas:

• Estate Planning

• Wills and Trusts

• Probate and Estate Administration

• Probate Litigation

• Business Law

• Contracts and Contract Review

• Real Estate Law

• Construction Law

• Landlord-Tenant Matters

• Business Transactions

• Trust and Fiduciary Disputes

• Guardianships and Conservatorships

• Commercial Litigation

• Property Ownership Disputes

Communities Served

Carthew Law Firm serves clients throughout Rochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Troy, Shelby Township, Lake Orion, Oxford, Warren, Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Wayne County, Lapeer County, and surrounding Southeast Michigan communities.