Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates

Bloomfield Hills Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys Helping Michigan Families Plan for the Future

Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates is a Bloomfield Hills law firm dedicated exclusively to estate planning, probate, trust administration, elder law, and family-related legal matters. The firm works with individuals and families throughout southeastern Michigan to develop personalized estate plans, guide clients through probate proceedings, and help protect assets for future generations. By focusing on education and individualized service, the firm strives to make complex legal issues easier to understand while providing practical solutions tailored to each client's circumstances.

Estate Planning Designed Around Your Family's Goals

Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates believes that every family has unique planning needs. The firm's attorneys take time to understand each client's financial situation, family relationships, and long-term objectives before recommending estate planning strategies.Whether creating a first estate plan, updating existing documents after major life events, or preparing for retirement, the firm develops comprehensive plans designed to reduce uncertainty, protect loved ones, and ensure clients' wishes are carried out according to Michigan law. 

Comprehensive Estate Planning and Probate Services

The firm provides a full range of estate planning and estate administration services, including:

• Revocable Living Trusts

• Wills

• Durable Financial Powers of Attorney

• Patient Advocate Designations

• Probate Administration

• Trust Administration

• Estate Administration

• Guardianships

• Conservatorships

• Elder Law Planning

• Medicaid Planning

• Asset Protection Strategies

The attorneys also represent personal representatives, trustees, beneficiaries, and families navigating probate court and trust administration following the death or incapacity of a loved one.

Guidance Through Probate and Estate Administration

In addition to helping clients prepare estate plans, Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates assists families during the probate process. The firm provides legal guidance to executors and personal representatives responsible for administering estates, preparing required court filings, distributing assets, and resolving legal issues that may arise during administration. The firm's goal is to help clients complete probate and trust administration efficiently while reducing stress during an already difficult time. 

Practical Legal Counsel with a Client-Focused Approach

Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates emphasizes clear communication and personalized legal guidance throughout every stage of representation. The attorneys work to explain legal options in straightforward language so clients can make informed decisions with confidence. Whether helping young families establish an estate plan, assisting older adults with long-term planning, or guiding beneficiaries through estate administration, the firm is committed to developing practical solutions that reflect each client's individual needs and goals.

Serving Bloomfield Hills and Oakland County

Located in Bloomfield Hills, Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates serves clients throughout Oakland County and neighboring Michigan communities. The firm represents individuals, families, trustees, personal representatives, and beneficiaries in matters involving estate planning, probate, trust administration, elder law, and related legal services.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

• Wills

• Revocable Living Trusts

• Probate Administration

• Estate Administration

• Trust Administration

• Elder Law

• Medicaid Planning

• Guardianships

• Conservatorships

• Asset Protection

• Durable Financial Powers of Attorney

• Patient Advocate Designations