Roberts & Freatman, Attorneys & Counselors at Law

Estate Planning Attorneys in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Creating an estate plan is about more than deciding who will receive your property. It's an opportunity to protect your family, prepare for unexpected events, and provide clear instructions that can make difficult times a little easier for the people you leave behind. Whether you're creating your first will, considering a trust, or reviewing an existing estate plan after a major life change, thoughtful planning can help ensure your wishes are carried out.

Roberts & Freatman helps individuals, families, and business owners prepare for the future through estate planning and related legal services. The firm's attorneys work with clients to understand their personal goals and recommend planning strategies that fit their family, financial circumstances, and long-term objectives.

Planning That Fits Your Family's Needs

Every family approaches estate planning from a different perspective. Some clients want to avoid unnecessary probate. Others are focused on providing for a surviving spouse, protecting children, or making sure trusted individuals can step in if illness or an accident leaves them unable to manage important decisions.

Roberts & Freatman assists clients with estate plans that may include wills, trusts, financial powers of attorney, healthcare planning documents, and other tools designed to address both lifetime planning and the orderly transfer of assets. The firm's approach recognizes that estate plans should evolve over time as families, finances, and personal priorities change.

Estate Planning for Business Owners

For many clients, a business represents years of hard work and an important part of their family's future.

Because Roberts & Freatman also advises businesses on legal matters, the firm helps business owners consider how succession planning fits within an overall estate plan. Coordinating personal and business planning can help prepare for future ownership transitions while protecting both family interests and the continued operation of the business.

Guidance When Probate Becomes Necessary

Even with careful planning, some estates require probate.

Roberts & Freatman assists personal representatives and families through the probate process, helping them understand court procedures, legal responsibilities, and the steps involved in administering an estate. For many people, probate is an unfamiliar process, and experienced legal guidance can help families move through it with greater confidence.

Serving Ann Arbor and Southeast Michigan

From its Ann Arbor office, Roberts & Freatman serves individuals, families, and business owners throughout Southeast Michigan. Whether someone is creating an estate plan, updating existing documents after a significant life change, or seeking guidance after the death of a loved one, the firm's attorneys help clients prepare for the future with practical, individualized legal planning.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

• Wills

• Trusts

• Probate

• Business Succession Planning

• Financial Powers of Attorney

• Healthcare Directives