Marsalese Law Group, Counselors and Attorneys at Law

Bloomfield Hills Estate Planning Attorneys Focused on Legacy Planning and Long-Term Results

Marsalese Law Group, PLLC is a boutique Bloomfield Hills law firm providing estate planning, probate, trust administration, business planning, and related legal services to individuals, families, and business owners throughout Michigan. Led by attorney Michael P. Marsalese, the firm approaches estate planning as more than the preparation of legal documents, emphasizing comprehensive legacy planning that addresses both financial assets and the long-term care of clients and their families. The firm's philosophy centers on creating estate plans that continue to work throughout a client's lifetime and beyond.

Estate Planning That Goes Beyond Documents

One of the firm's defining principles is that successful estate planning is measured by results rather than the number of documents a client signs. Marsalese Law Group encourages clients to think beyond wills and trusts by considering incapacity planning, business succession, asset ownership, beneficiary designations, tax implications, and family dynamics as part of a coordinated strategy.

The firm believes estate planning should function as an "owner's manual" for both personal and business affairs, providing clear instructions for loved ones while helping clients maintain control during their lifetime. Rather than relying on standardized forms, the attorneys develop customized plans designed around each client's individual objectives and legacy goals.

A Three-Step Strategy for Lasting Protection

Marsalese Law Group distinguishes its planning process through its proprietary Three-Step Strategy™, which extends well beyond drafting estate planning documents. The process begins with an in-depth counseling and design phase, continues with properly funding trusts and maintaining the estate plan through ongoing education and review, and concludes with assisting families through trust or estate settlement when the time comes.

This long-term relationship reflects the firm's belief that an estate plan should remain effective as laws, assets, and family circumstances change over time, rather than becoming outdated after it is signed.

Helping Families Navigate Probate and Trust Administration

In addition to proactive planning, Marsalese Law Group represents trustees, personal representatives, guardians, conservators, and beneficiaries in probate and trust administration matters throughout Michigan. The firm also handles contested probate proceedings involving will contests, trust disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty, undue influence, lack of capacity, trust construction, and guardianship litigation.

By maintaining both planning and litigation experience, the firm is positioned to assist clients before disputes arise while also representing families when probate conflicts cannot be avoided.

Estate Planning Integrated with Business Counsel

Because Marsalese Law Group also advises entrepreneurs, startups, and closely held businesses, the firm is able to integrate estate planning with broader business planning strategies when appropriate. This multidisciplinary perspective can benefit business owners whose succession planning, ownership structure, and long-term legacy planning are closely connected.

The firm also maintains memberships in organizations including the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys and the Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metropolitan Detroit, allowing its attorneys to incorporate current estate planning strategies and developments into client planning.

Serving Bloomfield Hills and Clients Throughout Michigan

Located in Bloomfield Hills in Oakland County, Marsalese Law Group serves individuals, families, professionals, and business owners throughout Michigan. As a boutique practice, the firm emphasizes personalized attention while providing strategic legal counsel in estate planning, probate, trust administration, business planning, and legacy planning.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

• Legacy Planning

• Wills

• Revocable Living Trusts

• Probate

• Trust Administration

• Estate Administration

• Probate & Trust Litigation

• Business Planning

• Business Succession Planning

• Guardianships

• Conservatorships

• Securities Law

• Cannabis Business Law