Trusts and Estates - Clark Hill

Introduction

The personal legal services attorneys at Clark Hill handle our trusts and estates practice. Estate planning is more than drafting trusts and wills and handling estates - we counsel you (and your family) and present practical plans and suggestions for the preservation and the tax-sensitive distribution of your assets to your beneficiaries. We have extensive experience with the complex tax and probate laws which apply to your situation and take pride in our ability to explain practical and understandable solutions for your individual situation. We are sensitive to the specialized needs of seniors, and those who are unable to handle his or her affairs because of immaturity or incapacity. When disputes arise, we act as mediators and arbitrators, or when necessary, we aggressively litigate and advocate your position through the trial and appellate courts. We always keep in mind that in family situations, a solution reached among the parties outside the courts is often the best long-term solution. We are experienced estate planners, tax planners and trial attorneys. Members of our group are well respected in both the public and private sector, and we are often consulted by and hired by other attorneys for our expertise. Collectively we have over 200 years of experience at what we do.

Keywords:

Trust and estate planning, Living trust, Asset protection trust

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Geographic Coverage

Michigan, Detroit, Metro Detroit, Midwest

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