Townley Law, Attorneys and Counselors at Law

Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys in Troy, Michigan

Townley Law is a Troy general practice law firm that assists individuals and families with estate planning, probate administration, probate litigation, real estate matters, and business law. Because these practice areas often intersect, the firm works with clients before an estate plan is needed, during probate administration after a death, and when disputes require court involvement.

The firm’s work also includes estate matters involving real estate, closely held businesses, creditor concerns, or disagreements among family members that extend beyond routine planning.

Helping Families Navigate Probate From Start to Finish

Many personal representatives are unsure whether probate is required, what assets must go through the court process, or what responsibilities they have once an estate is opened.

Townley Law helps determine whether probate is necessary, guides fiduciaries through estate administration, prepares required court filings, and assists with the legal steps needed to transfer assets and close an estate.

When Probate Becomes Contested

Not every estate proceeds without conflict. Beneficiaries may question how an estate is being managed, creditors may assert claims, or family members may disagree over missing assets or the validity of certain actions.

The firm also represents clients in probate litigation, handling disputes involving fiduciaries, beneficiaries, creditors, and other contested probate matters when court intervention becomes necessary.

Making Sure a Trust Actually Avoids Probate

Creating a revocable living trust is only part of the planning process. If assets are never transferred into the trust, families may still find themselves dealing with probate after a loved one's death.

Townley Law specifically assists clients with trust funding and asset titling so trusts properly own the property they were intended to control. This practical step helps ensure estate planning documents function as expected rather than remaining incomplete.

Planning for Disability and Future Care

Estate planning often includes preparing for situations where someone can no longer make financial or healthcare decisions independently. As families age, questions about disability, assisted living, and future care frequently become part of the planning discussion.

The firm prepares financial and healthcare planning documents while also advising clients on disability planning, Medicaid planning, and other legal issues associated with future care needs.

Protecting Real Estate and Other Significant Assets

For many families, real estate represents a substantial portion of their estate. Decisions about how property is owned and transferred can affect both probate and long-term estate planning.

Townley Law prepares estate plans that may include revocable trusts, Lady Bird deeds, qualified personal residence trusts, and other planning tools when appropriate. The firm's real estate practice also allows clients to address ownership and transfer issues as part of their overall estate plan.

Planning for Children and Future Generations

Estate planning is often about more than dividing property. Many families want to provide financial opportunities for children or grandchildren while retaining some control over how inherited assets are used.

The firm prepares educational trusts and other trust-based planning arrangements that allow clients to structure future distributions according to their individual goals.

Coordinating Estate Planning With Business Ownership

Business owners often need an estate plan that addresses both personal assets and the future of the company. Questions involving ownership, succession, and business continuity can have lasting consequences for family members and business partners.

Because Townley Law also practices business law, clients can coordinate succession planning and ownership issues alongside their personal estate planning rather than treating them as separate legal matters.

Serving Families Throughout Southeast Michigan

Located in Troy, Townley Law represents individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries throughout Southeast Michigan. Its combination of estate planning, probate administration, probate litigation, real estate, and business law allows the firm to assist clients whose estates involve complex assets, court proceedings, or family disputes.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

• Wills

• Revocable Living Trusts

• Trust Funding

• Probate Administration

• Probate Litigation

• Medicaid Planning

• Disability Planning

• Financial Powers of Attorney

• Healthcare Powers of Attorney

• Lady Bird Deeds

• Qualified Personal Residence Trusts

• Educational Trusts

• Funeral Representative Designations

• Business Succession Planning

• Real Estate Planning