Mitzel Law Group

Estate Planning, Elder Law & Estate Administration Attorneys in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Estate planning often begins with a simple realization: life has changed. A new child has joined the family, retirement is approaching, an aging parent needs more support, or it's simply been years since legal documents were last reviewed. Whatever the reason, creating or updating an estate plan is an opportunity to make important decisions while you still have the ability to do so.

Mitzel Law Group helps individuals and families prepare for those moments through estate planning, elder law, probate, and estate administration. Whether you're planning ahead or responding to a family situation that's already unfolding, the firm's attorneys help clients understand their options and create plans that reflect their goals and circumstances.

When a Simple Estate Plan May No Longer Be Enough

Many people begin with a basic will, only to discover later that their family or financial situation has become more complex.

A growing estate, remarriage, a family business, significant investments, or concerns about future taxes may all create reasons to consider additional planning. 

Mitzel Law Group works with clients whose needs range from straightforward estate plans to more advanced strategies involving trusts, business succession, asset protection, and planning designed to preserve wealth for future generations when appropriate.

The goal isn't to make planning more complicated than necessary—it's to choose the tools that best fit each family's situation.

Preparing for the Challenges That Come With Aging

As parents and grandparents grow older, legal planning often shifts from inheritance to quality of life.

Families may find themselves helping loved ones make financial decisions, preparing for future healthcare needs, or wondering how long-term care could affect retirement savings. Addressing these questions before a crisis develops can provide more flexibility and help families make informed decisions together.

Mitzel Law Group assists clients with elder law planning, including long-term care considerations, powers of attorney, guardianships, conservatorships, and other legal tools that help protect vulnerable individuals while preserving as much independence as possible.

Helping Families Carry Out an Estate Plan

Even the best estate plan eventually leaves someone responsible for carrying it out.

Serving as a personal representative or trustee often involves unfamiliar legal responsibilities, from gathering assets and working with the probate court to paying creditors and distributing property according to a will or trust. For many people, these responsibilities arrive while they are still grieving the loss of a loved one.

Mitzel Law Group helps families through probate and estate administration, providing guidance throughout the process while helping fiduciaries understand their legal responsibilities and avoid unnecessary delays.

Planning for Business Owners

A family business is often one of the largest assets an estate includes, but it can also be one of the most difficult to transfer.

Questions about future ownership, management, and succession deserve attention long before retirement or an unexpected illness. Mitzel Law Group helps business owners coordinate succession planning with their overall estate plans so that personal, family, and business goals work together rather than competing with one another.

Serving Ann Arbor and Southeast Michigan

Mitzel Law Group represents clients from its Ann Arbor office and throughout Southeast Michigan, including Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, Monroe, and Lenawee counties. Whether someone is creating an estate plan, helping an aging parent, administering the estate of a loved one, or planning for the future of a family business, the firm provides guidance tailored to each family's circumstances and long-term goals.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

• Elder Law

• Wills

• Revocable Living Trusts

• Estate Administration

• Probate

• Trust Administration

• Financial Powers of Attorney

• Patient Advocate Designations

• Guardianships

• Conservatorships

• Special Needs Planning

• Business Succession Planning

• Asset Protection Planning

• Estate & Gift Tax Planning