Milliman Law
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan
Milliman Law helps individuals and families with estate planning, probate, and trust matters in Ann Arbor and throughout Washtenaw County.
Estate Planning Attorney in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Many people know they should have an estate plan, but they're not always sure where to begin. Questions about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare decisions can feel overwhelming, especially if you've never worked with an attorney before. Putting a plan in place doesn't have to be complicated—it starts with understanding your options and choosing the documents that fit your family's needs.
Milliman Law helps Michigan individuals and families create practical estate plans that prepare for both life's expected milestones and its unexpected challenges. The firm's website focuses on helping clients understand the purpose of each estate planning document before making important decisions, making the planning process more approachable for those creating an estate plan for the first time.
Understanding the Building Blocks of an Estate Plan
A complete estate plan often includes more than a will.
Depending on your circumstances, you may also benefit from a revocable living trust, financial power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, or updated property deeds that coordinate real estate with your overall estate plan. Rather than assuming every client needs the same documents, Milliman Law explains how each planning tool works and when it may be appropriate, helping clients make informed decisions based on their own goals and family situation.
The firm's website also offers planning worksheets that allow individuals and couples to organize important information before meeting with an attorney. Taking time to gather information in advance can make estate planning conversations more productive and help ensure that important details aren't overlooked.
Keeping Your Estate Plan Current
An estate plan should grow and change as your life does.
Marriage, divorce, the purchase of a home, retirement, or changes in family relationships may all create reasons to review existing documents. Periodically updating an estate plan helps ensure that the people you've chosen to make financial and healthcare decisions still reflect your wishes and that your plan continues to accomplish what you intended.
Guidance for Straightforward Probate Matters
Families often discover that administering an estate involves more paperwork and legal responsibilities than they expected.
Milliman Law assists clients with uncontested small estates and informal probate matters, helping personal representatives understand the legal process and complete the steps necessary to settle an estate under Michigan law. The firm's website is also clear about the scope of its probate practice, allowing families to determine whether their situation is a good fit before moving forward.
Serving Ann Arbor and Michigan Families
Based in Ann Arbor, Milliman Law assists clients throughout Michigan with estate planning, residential real estate matters, business law, and limited probate services. For individuals and families looking for practical estate planning guidance and a straightforward explanation of their options, the firm's approach emphasizes preparation, education, and clear communication from the beginning of the planning process.
Practice Areas
Estate Planning (excluding Medicaid planning)
Revocable Living Trusts
Wills
Financial Powers of Attorney
Healthcare Powers of Attorney
Warranty & Quitclaim Deeds
Probate for Uncontested Small Estates
Informal Unsupervised Estate Administration