Estate Planning Services

Many people believe that if they don’t have an estate worth over $1 million, they don’t need a trust or a comprehensive plan. Not every estate plan requires a trust, but it’s important to evaluate your unique circumstances before making that decision. We will carefully review your assets, family dynamics, and goals to determine whether a trust is necessary or recommended as part of a well-rounded estate plan. While planning is certainly important for high-net-worth individuals, there are many other critical reasons to create a well-structured estate plan, regardless of your net worth: 

We’ll help you understand your options and create a plan that reflects your goals and values.

• Review and Advise on Current Estate Plan 

• Last Wills and Testaments

• Revocable Living Trusts

• Irrevocable Trusts and Asset Protection Trusts

• Special Needs Trusts  

• Durable Financial Powers of Attorney

• Patient Advocate Designations a/k/a Medical Powers of Attorney  

• HIPAA Authorization / Funeral Representative Designations 

• Private Family Foundation Management 

• Estate Tax Planning (including portability, gifting, and charitable planning)

• Business Succession Planning

Whether you’re planning for a blended family, caring for a vulnerable loved one, or managing closely held business assets, our team will craft the documents and legal structures needed to secure your legacy.

At The Lebowski Law Firm, P.C., we don’t just draft estate planning documents; we help administer them, too. Our attorney serves as Trustee for a variety of trusts, offering clients firsthand insight into what works, what causes problems, and how to structure plans that actually function smoothly after death. This real-world experience allows us to guide clients with practical strategies that reduce complications, minimize disputes, and ensure their wishes are carried out as intended.

If you pass away without a properly drafted estate plan, Michigan’s intestacy laws will dictate who inherits your property; not you. This can lead to unintended outcomes, costly disputes, and family stress. Even if you have a basic will or trust, poor drafting can still leave your estate vulnerable.

At The Lebowski Law Firm, P.C., we ensure that your documents are legally sound, clearly written, and fully enforceable under Michigan law so that your wishes are carried out exactly as you intend.

Call us at (248) 684-9200 to schedule your FREE initial consultation and learn more about how we can help you create a tailored, effective estate plan that brings peace of mind.