Fausone & Grysko, Attorneys at Law

Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Attorneys in Northville, Michigan

Estate planning often begins with a simple goal—making life easier for the people left behind. But circumstances can become far more complicated when a family business is involved, an unmarried partner has no legal inheritance rights, or relatives disagree about whether an elderly loved one truly intended to change a will or trust. Fausone & Grysko assists Michigan families with planning for the future while also helping clients navigate probate administration, trust disputes, guardianships, and other legal matters that can arise when an estate plan is tested.

The firm's practice combines estate planning with probate litigation, business law, and real estate experience, allowing it to assist clients whose assets or family situations extend beyond a straightforward will or trust.

Estate Planning for Modern Families

No two families have the same planning needs. Some clients want to avoid probate whenever possible, while others are focused on protecting a surviving spouse, providing for children, or ensuring someone they trust can make financial and medical decisions if they become incapacitated.

Fausone & Grysko prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and other estate planning documents designed to reflect each client's goals. The firm also helps clients review and update existing plans after major life events such as marriage, divorce, retirement, or the birth of grandchildren.

When Long-Term Partners Need Legal Protection

Many couples spend decades building a life together without getting married, assuming their partner will automatically inherit shared property. Under Michigan law, that assumption can lead to unexpected results if proper planning has not been completed.

Fausone & Grysko helps unmarried couples address issues involving home ownership, beneficiary designations, wills, trusts, and other planning tools that clarify how property should pass upon death. Taking these steps in advance can help avoid uncertainty and disputes among surviving family members.

Planning for Family Businesses

A business often represents years of hard work and may be one of a family's most valuable assets. Without a succession plan, surviving family members can face difficult decisions about who will manage the company, whether it should be sold, or how ownership interests should be transferred.

Because the firm also practices business law, Fausone & Grysko helps business owners incorporate succession planning into their overall estate plan. Coordinating these decisions can help reduce disruption while providing clearer guidance for family members and business partners.

When Probate or Trust Administration Becomes Contested

Not every estate settles smoothly. Questions may arise about whether a will was properly executed, whether someone exercised undue influence over a vulnerable individual, or whether a trustee is fulfilling their legal responsibilities.

Fausone & Grysko represents clients in probate and trust disputes involving contested wills, trust litigation, fiduciary issues, and related probate matters. While many disagreements can be resolved through negotiation, the firm also represents clients when court involvement becomes necessary to protect their interests.

Planning for Incapacity Before Court Intervention Is Needed

Estate planning is not only about what happens after death. Illness, injury, or cognitive decline can leave someone unable to make financial or healthcare decisions during their lifetime.

The firm helps clients prepare durable powers of attorney and healthcare directives that allow trusted individuals to act when necessary. When advance planning is unavailable or disputes arise over a person's ability to manage their affairs, Fausone & Grysko also assists with guardianship and conservatorship proceedings.

Probate Administration After the Loss of a Loved One

Serving as a personal representative or trustee often involves responsibilities that many people have never encountered before. Locating assets, notifying creditors, preparing court filings, and distributing property can become overwhelming while a family is grieving.

Fausone & Grysko guides personal representatives, trustees, and beneficiaries through the probate and trust administration process, helping them understand their legal responsibilities and work toward an orderly settlement of the estate.

Why Families Choose Fausone & Grysko

Fausone & Grysko offers a combination of estate planning, probate administration, trust litigation, business law, and real estate experience that allows the firm to address issues extending beyond basic estate planning documents. Whether clients are preparing for the future, administering a loved one's estate, planning for a family business, or resolving a probate dispute, the firm provides legal guidance tailored to the circumstances each family faces.

Serving Northville and Southeast Michigan

Based in Northville, Fausone & Grysko serves individuals, families, business owners, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries throughout Southeast Michigan. The firm assists clients with estate planning, probate administration, trust matters, guardianships, business succession planning, and related legal issues that help families prepare for the future and resolve complex estate matters.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

• Wills

• Revocable Trusts

• Trust Administration

• Probate Administration

• Probate Litigation

• Trust Litigation

• Will Contests

• Guardianships

• Conservatorships

• Powers of Attorney

• Advance Healthcare Directives

• Business Succession Planning

• Business Law

• Real Estate Law