JBM Law

Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys in Utica, Michigan

JBM Law is a Utica law firm that focuses on estate planning, probate administration, probate litigation, real estate law, and business law. Led by attorney Justin B. Morgan, the firm assists individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners with preparing estate plans, administering estates, resolving inheritance disputes, and addressing real estate issues that frequently arise during probate.

A distinguishing feature of the practice is its ability to combine estate planning with real estate and litigation experience when estates involve inherited property, business interests, or disagreements among family members.

Helping Families Avoid Probate Through Proper Planning

Many people believe signing a trust is enough to avoid probate. In reality, a trust may not accomplish its purpose if homes, financial accounts, or other assets are never transferred into it.

JBM Law helps clients prepare wills, revocable living trusts, Lady Bird deeds, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents while also emphasizing trust funding and beneficiary coordination so the plan functions as intended.

Resolving Disputes Over Inherited Property

Real estate often becomes one of the most difficult assets to divide after someone dies. Family members may disagree about whether to keep, sell, or jointly manage inherited property.

The firm's practice includes partition actions and other real estate disputes involving co-owned property, allowing families to pursue negotiated solutions, mediation, or court proceedings when an agreement cannot be reached.

Guiding Executors Through Probate Administration

Serving as a personal representative involves more than distributing property. Executors must satisfy court requirements, notify interested parties, address creditor claims, manage estate assets, and complete numerous legal filings.

JBM Law assists fiduciaries throughout the probate administration process, helping them meet their legal responsibilities while working toward the orderly settlement of an estate.

Handling Probate Disputes

Not every estate administration proceeds smoothly. Questions about a will, disagreements among beneficiaries, or concerns regarding the administration of an estate can require legal intervention.

The firm also represents clients in contested probate matters, including will disputes and other probate litigation, while pursuing mediation when appropriate to help resolve family conflicts outside of court.

Planning for Families With Real Estate and Business Interests

Many estates include more than a home and financial accounts. Rental property, family businesses, and other significant assets often require additional planning to reduce future complications.

JBM Law combines estate planning with real estate and business law, helping clients coordinate business succession planning and property ownership with their broader estate planning goals.

Protecting Children and Planning for Incapacity

Estate planning also addresses situations that arise during life rather than only after death. Parents may need to nominate guardians for minor children, while adults benefit from choosing trusted individuals to make financial or healthcare decisions if they become incapacitated.

The firm prepares powers of attorney, healthcare planning documents, and estate planning arrangements that help families prepare for these unexpected situations.

Serving Families Throughout Southeast Michigan

Located in Utica, JBM Law serves individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries throughout Southeast Michigan. Its combination of estate planning, probate administration, probate litigation, real estate law, and business law makes the firm particularly well suited for estates involving inherited real estate, family businesses, contested probate matters, or trust funding issues.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

• Wills

• Revocable Living Trusts

• Trust Funding

• Lady Bird Deeds

• Probate Administration

• Probate Litigation

• Will Contests

• Guardianships

• Conservatorships

• Durable Powers of Attorney

• Healthcare Directives

• Business Succession Planning

• Real Estate Planning

• Partition Actions