Saurbier Law Firm

Estate Planning Attorney in St. Clair Shores, Michigan

Estate planning allows individuals and families to decide who will manage their affairs during incapacity and how property should be handled after death. Taking these steps in advance can reduce uncertainty for loved ones and provide clear legal authority when important decisions must be made.

Saurbier Law Firm assists clients with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianships, conservatorships, trust administration, and estate administration. The firm works with individuals who are preparing for the future as well as families handling legal responsibilities after the loss of a loved one.

Wills, Trusts, and Advance Planning

Every family has different goals for an estate plan. Some people want to make sure property is distributed according to their wishes, while others are focused on avoiding confusion among family members or ensuring that someone they trust can act on their behalf if they become unable to do so.

Saurbier Law Firm prepares wills and trusts as part of a coordinated estate plan designed to address these concerns. Reviewing estate planning documents periodically can also help ensure they continue to reflect changes in family circumstances and personal wishes.

Financial and Medical Decision-Making During Incapacity

An unexpected illness or injury can leave someone temporarily or permanently unable to make important decisions.

Financial and medical powers of attorney allow individuals to appoint someone they trust to handle financial matters or make healthcare decisions if they cannot communicate or manage those responsibilities themselves. Establishing these documents before they are needed can provide families with clear legal authority during difficult situations.

Guardianships and Conservatorships

Sometimes advance planning documents are unavailable or no longer provide enough protection. When an individual cannot safely manage personal or financial affairs, family members may need to seek a guardianship or conservatorship through the court.

Saurbier Law Firm assists clients with these matters, helping families understand the legal process and the responsibilities that accompany these court-appointed roles.

Trust and Estate Administration

After a death, the person responsible for administering a trust or estate often faces unfamiliar legal obligations. Carrying out those responsibilities may involve gathering information, following legal requirements, and ensuring property is distributed according to the governing documents or applicable law.

Saurbier Law Firm provides legal guidance during trust and estate administration, helping fiduciaries understand their responsibilities as they work through the administration process.

A St. Clair Shores Office for Estate Planning and Administration

Located on Maple Park Boulevard in St. Clair Shores, Saurbier Law Firm assists individuals and families with planning for the future as well as managing legal matters after a death. Whether preparing wills and powers of attorney or helping administer a trust or estate, the firm provides estate planning services from its St. Clair Shores office.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

• Wills

• Trusts

• Financial Powers of Attorney

• Medical Powers of Attorney

• Guardianships

• Conservatorships

• Trust Administration

• Estate Administration