Driggers, Schultz & Herbst

Estate Planning Attorneys in Troy, Michigan

Estate planning is one of several legal services offered by Driggers, Schultz & Herbst, P.C. The firm's estate planning practice helps individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners prepare for the future while also assisting with probate administration, trust administration, and estate-related disputes when legal issues arise after a death.

A well-designed estate plan can help protect loved ones, simplify the transfer of assets, and provide clear instructions for financial and healthcare decisions if incapacity occurs.

Preparing for Life's Changes

Estate planning is often prompted by significant life events, such as getting married, welcoming children, purchasing a home, starting a business, or preparing for retirement. Updating an estate plan after these changes can help ensure that legal documents continue to reflect a family's goals.

Driggers, Schultz & Herbst prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents. The firm also advises clients on estate and gift tax considerations when those issues become part of the planning process.

Assisting Personal Representatives and Trustees

Serving as the personal representative of an estate or the trustee of a trust involves more than distributing property to beneficiaries. Fiduciaries may be responsible for locating assets, notifying creditors, paying debts and taxes, preparing required accountings, and carrying out the instructions contained in a will or trust.

Driggers, Schultz & Herbst guides personal representatives and trustees through estate and trust administration, helping them understand the legal responsibilities that accompany these important roles.

Business Succession and Family-Owned Companies

For business owners, estate planning often includes deciding how ownership will transfer in the future. Family members may have different expectations, and not every child may want to participate in operating the business.

Driggers, Schultz & Herbst assists with business succession planning, helping clients develop strategies for transferring ownership while coordinating those decisions with their broader estate plans. This planning can help reduce uncertainty for both family members and business partners.

Resolving Estate and Trust Disputes

Not every estate is administered without disagreement. Questions may arise regarding the validity of a will, the actions of a trustee or personal representative, or whether someone was subjected to undue influence when estate planning documents were signed.

Driggers, Schultz & Herbst represents clients in estate and probate litigation involving will contests, trust disputes, fiduciary issues, guardianship and conservatorship disputes, and related matters. The firm also handles cases involving allegations of breach of fiduciary duty or financial misconduct affecting an estate or trust.

Estate and Trust Counsel from a Troy Office

Located in Troy, Driggers, Schultz & Herbst provides estate planning services for individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners throughout southeastern Michigan. Because the firm assists clients with planning, estate administration, business succession, and litigation, it can continue providing legal guidance as estate matters evolve over time.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

• Wills

• Trusts

• Powers of Attorney

• Estate and Gift Tax Planning

• Probate Administration

• Trust Administration

• Business Succession Planning

• Estate Litigation

• Probate Litigation

• Will Contests

• Trust Disputes

• Fiduciary Litigation

• Guardianship Disputes

• Conservatorship Disputes

• Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims

• Estate and Trust Tax Matters