DS Parnell & Associates, Attorneys & Counselors at Law

Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys in St. Clair Shores, Michigan

DS Parnell & Associates assists individuals and families with estate planning, probate, and estate administration from its St. Clair Shores office. The firm’s estate-planning services include wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, while its probate practice helps families address the legal work that may be required after a death.

Estate planning is one part of a broader practice that also includes family law, real estate, criminal defense, and small-business law. For clients seeking estate-planning assistance, the firm focuses on putting legally enforceable arrangements in place for property and decision-making and helping families administer an estate when probate is necessary.

Creating a Will or Trust

A will or trust can provide instructions for how property should be handled after death. DS Parnell & Associates prepares both as part of its estate-planning practice, helping clients put their wishes into legally recognized documents rather than leaving those decisions unresolved.

The appropriate planning approach can vary depending on the client’s circumstances and objectives. A person creating an estate plan may need to consider what property they own, who should ultimately receive it, and how those wishes should be documented.

Using Powers of Attorney to Prepare for Incapacity

Estate planning can also address circumstances that arise while someone is still living. DS Parnell & Associates prepares powers of attorney that allow clients to establish legal authority for another person to act on their behalf.

Putting that authority in place before it is needed can be an important part of an estate plan. It allows a client to address future decision-making alongside the separate question of how property should be handled after death.

Helping Families Through Probate and Estate Administration

When an estate requires probate after a death, the person responsible for handling it may be taking on an unfamiliar legal process while also dealing with the loss of a family member. DS Parnell & Associates represents clients in probate matters and assists with estate administration.

The firm’s probate work complements its estate-planning practice by providing assistance at both ends of the process: preparing wills, trusts, and powers of attorney during a client’s lifetime and helping families address estate administration after a death.

DS Parnell & Associates in St. Clair Shores

DS Parnell & Associates serves clients from its St. Clair Shores office. David Scott Parnell is identified by the firm as an attorney with the practice.

In addition to estate planning and probate, the firm handles family law, real estate, criminal defense, and small-business matters.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

• Wills

• Trusts

• Powers of Attorney

• Probate

• Estate Administration