WILLS, TRUSTS, ESTATE PLANS, AND PROBATE:

Our office specializes in Wills, Trusts, Estate Plans, probate of decedent estates, and decedent estate trust administration.

Secure your legacy with a last will, trust, or comprehensive estate plan tailored to your needs. Our office offers a streamlined, thorough, and affordable process that’s easy to understand. We work closely with you to ensure your wishes are protected and can also  provide expert guidance on decedent estate and trust administration. Most clients benefit from a last will, medical power of attorney (MPOA), and durable power of attorney for finance (DPOA). Depending on your circumstances, a trust, real property deeds, transfer on death documents, or business succession planning may also be applicable. Our process is simple:

• Personalized consultation to understand your goals, explain estate planning and options, and propose your customized plan at a flat fee.

• If you choose to move forward, we draft documents for your review.

• Make refinements as needed.

• Final signing with additional clear guidance.

          "A good honest attorney. Used him for estate planning. Well versed in the law and explained all options available. I would never hesitate to have him represent me."  D.H. Howell MI

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DIVORCE LAW:

Divorce cases can be resolved via settlement agreement, joint petitions, mediation, arbitration, and/or litigation.  Atty Matt Michaels is prepared for the best approach under your circumstances. The level of pain and cost in a divorce case is often determined by how hard one party wants to fight. Atty Matt Michaels tries to resolve divorce cases as reasonably as possible avoiding unnecessary angst, but he is prepared to litigate diligently when necessary.

Divorce case legal expenses can sometimes be kept down  by using "limited scope legal representation" (unbundled legal services). >Click to learn about unbundled services 

          "Matt focused on ...my goals. [W]e worked together as a team.... Everything felt like it had a schedule and a process and he just always knew exactly what he was doing. Most importantly all parties remained professional and with integrity and we worked it out amicably. Five stars is not enough!" J.W. Brighton MI

          "Matt has a quick, easy style of explaining the divorce process. He made me feel so comfortable, answering questions with patience and knowledge.... He followed through with every item in a very timely manner. Thank you Matt for everything!" P.D. New Hudson MI

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