Wade A. Myers

Estate Planning Attorneys in Plymouth, Michigan

Estate planning is often about preparing for questions that families may not consider until years later. Who will manage a closely held business after its owner retires or dies? What happens if a trust is created but assets are never transferred into it? How can a family member living in another state administer the estate of a loved one who owned property in Michigan? Wade A. Myers helps individuals, families, and business owners address these issues through estate planning that recognizes the practical challenges estates can present.

The firm's practice includes estate planning, probate and estate administration, trusts, wills, and business planning, allowing clients to coordinate legal matters that frequently overlap.

Looking Beyond a Simple Will

For some families, a will provides all the planning they need. Others may benefit from additional tools, particularly when they own real estate, operate a business, have beneficiaries with different financial needs, or hope to simplify the administration of their estate.

Wade A. Myers prepares wills, trusts, and related estate planning documents designed to reflect each client's circumstances. Estate planning may also include coordinating trusts with other documents so that the overall plan functions as intended.

Planning for a Family Business

A family business often represents years of work and may become one of the estate's most valuable assets. Without advance planning, surviving family members may be left deciding whether the business should continue operating, be transferred to another owner, or be sold.

Because Wade A. Myers also advises business owners on organizational and transactional matters, estate planning can be coordinated with business succession planning so that ownership and management decisions are addressed before they become urgent.

Helping Personal Representatives Who Live Outside Michigan

Estate administration can become more complicated when the person responsible for settling an estate lives in another state. Managing court filings, transferring property, communicating with financial institutions, and handling other legal responsibilities from a distance can create additional challenges.

Wade A. Myers assists personal representatives with Michigan probate and estate administration, helping them understand the legal process and complete the responsibilities associated with administering an estate.

Planning for Beneficiaries with Disabilities

Some families want to leave financial support for a loved one with disabilities while also considering that person's future needs. Estate planning in these situations may involve additional planning beyond a traditional will.

Wade A. Myers prepares special needs trusts as part of an overall estate plan, allowing families to incorporate these considerations into their long-term planning.

When an Estate Includes Real Property

Real estate often requires special attention during estate planning and administration. Property transfers, ownership issues, and title concerns can all affect how an estate is settled. In some situations, inherited property may also present unique legal issues that require additional review.

Because the firm's practice includes real estate matters, Wade A. Myers assists clients with estate planning and administration involving residential, commercial, and other real property interests.

Addressing Questions During Probate

Even when an estate plan has been prepared, questions may still arise during probate. Family members may need assistance interpreting estate documents, administering trusts, or resolving concerns about the validity of a will.

Wade A. Myers represents clients in probate and estate administration matters, helping families carry out the legal responsibilities associated with settling a loved one's affairs.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

• Wills

• Trusts

• Special Needs Trusts

• Probate Administration

• Estate Administration

• Business Succession Planning

• Business Organizations

• Real Estate Matters

• Probate Litigation