Charles M. Groh, Attorney at Law

Estate Planning Attorney in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Creating an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and make your wishes known. Whether you are preparing your first will, planning for the future of your children, or deciding who should handle your financial and medical affairs if you become unable to do so, having the right legal documents in place can provide clarity and peace of mind.

Charles M. Groh assists individuals and families with estate planning as part of a broad legal practice serving clients in Ann Arbor and the surrounding communities. His practice combines estate planning with experience in real estate and business matters, allowing him to help clients address many of the legal issues that affect their long-term plans.

What Should Be Included in an Estate Plan?

An estate plan is more than deciding who receives your property. It also gives you the opportunity to choose who will make important decisions if you become unable to act for yourself and who will carry out your wishes after your death.

Charles Groh helps clients prepare estate planning documents that may include wills, trusts, durable financial powers of attorney, and patient advocate designations. Together, these documents help provide direction for financial management, healthcare decisions, and the distribution of assets according to your wishes.

Planning for Children and Family Members

Parents of young children often have concerns that go beyond distributing property. Choosing who would care for minor children if both parents were unable to do so is one of the most important decisions an estate plan can address.

Estate planning allows parents to nominate guardians for minor children while also establishing a framework for managing assets on their behalf. Taking these steps in advance can help reduce uncertainty during difficult circumstances and provide guidance for family members in the future.

How Does Real Estate Fit Into Your Estate Plan?

For many families, a home represents their largest financial asset. Vacation property, rental homes, or vacant land may also become important parts of an estate.

Because Charles Groh also practices real estate law, he understands how property ownership and transfers can affect an overall estate plan. Coordinating estate planning with real estate matters can help ensure that property is transferred according to your wishes and that ownership issues are addressed before they create complications for your family.

Estate Planning for Business Owners

Owning a business often adds another layer of planning. Business owners may need to consider who will manage operations if they become incapacitated, how ownership interests will be transferred, and how business assets fit into an overall estate plan.

Charles Groh's experience in business law allows him to help clients consider these issues as part of a broader estate planning strategy, helping business owners prepare for both expected and unexpected transitions.

When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?

An estate plan should change as your life changes. Marriage, divorce, the birth of children or grandchildren, purchasing a home, starting a business, or significant financial changes are all good reasons to review existing documents.

Periodic updates help ensure that beneficiary choices, fiduciary appointments, and planning documents continue to reflect your current wishes and circumstances.

An Ann Arbor Attorney Providing Practical Estate Planning Guidance

As a solo practitioner, Charles M. Groh works directly with clients to understand their goals and develop estate plans that fit their individual needs. His practice combines estate planning with experience in real estate and business law, providing practical legal guidance for clients whose personal, family, and financial matters often overlap.

Based in Ann Arbor, Charles M. Groh serves individuals and families seeking straightforward estate planning advice and related legal services throughout the surrounding area.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

• Wills

• Trusts

• Durable Financial Powers of Attorney

• Patient Advocate Designations

• Guardian Nominations

• Real Estate Law

• Residential Real Estate Closings

• Business Law

• Business Formation

• Estate Plan Reviews