Probate Attorneys in Michigan

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Michigan residents facing probate issues have access to attorneys who specialize in estate administration, will contests, trust disputes, guardianship, and conservatorship proceedings. The legal framework in Michigan differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Circuit Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern probate cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for probate matters in Michigan is generally 6 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Michigan's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The State Bar of Michigan sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on probate in Michigan bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right probate attorney in Michigan means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

For a detailed overview of how probate law works in Michigan — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to probate law in Michigan. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Akiva Goldman - Attorney
Akiva Goldman
0/5 (0 reviews)
Goldman & Associates
 Seven W. Square Lake Rd. Bloomfield Hills MI 48302
(248) 588-3333
Wayne State University
English
Bar #39518
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Animal & Dog Law Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate
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Kathryn Wayne-Spindler - Attorney
Kathryn Wayne-Spindler
0/5 (0 reviews)
 425 West Huron Street Suite 120 Milford MI 48381
(248) 676-1000
Oklahoma City University School of Law (1991)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Estate Planning Family Law
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Jason Engram - Attorney
Jason Engram
0/5 (0 reviews)
Engram Law Office
 515 Ship St # 208 St Joseph MI 49085
(269) 313-0134
St. Thomas University School of Law (1996)
Bar #60316
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Estate Planning Gov & Administrative Law
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Matthew Ferri - Attorney
Matthew Ferri
0/5 (0 reviews)
LifeFocus Planning
 6001 N. Adams Road, Ste 135 Bloomfield, Hills MI 48304
(248) 409-0256
University of Detroit Mercy
English
Bar #71439
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Elder Law Estate Planning
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Orene Bryant - Attorney
Orene Bryant
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bryant, Logan, Wheeler Law Group, PLC
 26032 Five Mile Road Redford MI 48239
(313) 538-1100
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Bar #42472
Federal Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Consumer Law Criminal Law
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L. Allen Heneveld - Attorney
L. Allen Heneveld
0/5 (0 reviews)
LAH Law PLC
 2828 Kraft Ave SE Ste. 256 Grand Rapids MI 49512
(616) 498-5112
The George Washington University Law School (1985)
English
Bar #43823
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Estate Planning Probate
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Aaron B. Kendal - Attorney
Aaron B. Kendal
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kendal Law Group PC
 4190 Telegraph Rd # 3000 Bloomfield Twp MI 48302
(248) 572-1050
Thomas M. Coooley Law School (2000)
English
Bar #63021
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Communications & Internet Law
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Muneeb Mirza Ahmad - Attorney
Muneeb Mirza Ahmad
0/5 (0 reviews)
Just Right Law
 811 North Main Street Suite 301 Royal Oak MI 48067
(248) 985-8369
Wayne State University Law School
English, Hindi, Urdu
Bar #70391
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
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John Daugherty - Attorney
John Daugherty
0/5 (0 reviews)
John B. Daugherty, P.L.C.
 249 S. Benzie Blvd POB 498 Beulah MI 49617
(231) 882-4404
Calvin College
Bar #42337
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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James Dimitriou - Attorney
James Dimitriou
0/5 (0 reviews)
 330 Fuller Ave NE Grand Rapids MI 49503
(616) 454-7969
Wayne State University (1985)
English
Michigan Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Collections Criminal Law
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David Soble - Attorney
David Soble
0/5 (0 reviews)
 31800 Northwestern Hwy Suite 350 Farmington Hills MI 48334
(248) 509-0050
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law (1987)
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic, Hindi, Spanish
Ohio Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Collections
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Marc Thomas - Attorney
Marc Thomas
0/5 (0 reviews)
 33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy Suite 220 Bloomfield Hills MI 48304
(248) 646-5255
Wayne State University Law School (1978)
English
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Legal Malpractice Probate
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Julie Gafkay - Attorney
Julie Gafkay
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gafkay & Gardner
 175 S. Main Street Frankenmuth MI 48734
(989) 652-9240
Bar #P53680
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Elder Law
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Adam Keilen - Attorney
Adam Keilen
0/5 (0 reviews)
Keilen Law, PLC
 141 E. Michigan Ave Suite 602 Kalamazoo MI 49007
(269) 382-4818
Michigan State University (2009)
Bar #76371
Michigan Bar
Deceased
Verified
Business Law Construction Law Estate Planning
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Brett A. Cummings - Attorney
Brett A. Cummings
0/5 (0 reviews)
Keilen Law
 491 West South Street Kalamazoo MI 49007
(269) 382-4818
Carthage College
English
Bar #75917
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Agricultural Law Bankruptcy Business Law
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Johnson R Franso - Attorney
Johnson R Franso
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hirmiz, Franso and Associates, PLLC
 33200 Dequindre Road Suite 202 Sterling Heights MI 48310
(586) 698-7700
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (2009)
Arabic, Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, Chaldean Neo-Aramaic
Bar #78402
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
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Robert Lutz - Attorney
Robert Lutz
0/5 (0 reviews)
Robert Lutz Law Office
 320 Main St St Joseph MI 49085
(269) 983-0658
Michigan State University
Pokagon Tribal Court Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
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John Ceci - Attorney
John Ceci
0/5 (0 reviews)
John Ceci PLLC
 726 W. Grand River Ave. Brighton MI 48116
(810) 299-2734
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (1998)
English
Bar #64636
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Divorce
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Kent Wood II - Attorney
Kent Wood II
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wood & Associates P.L.L.C.
 901 N. Washington Avenue Lansing MI 48906
(517) 481-3300
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2004)
English
Michigan Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Divorce Elder Law
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John B Payne - Attorney
John B Payne
0/5 (0 reviews)
Garrison LawHouse PC
 8135 Perry Highway Pittsburgh PA 15237
(313) 562-5700
Bar #35472
Pennsylvania Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Elder Law
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Amanda Frost - Attorney
Amanda Frost
0/5 (0 reviews)
Daudi & Kroll, P.C.
 4121 Okemos Road, Suite 10 Okemos MI 48864
(517) 381-2663
Michigan State University College of Law (2018)
English
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Estate Planning Family Law Probate
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Lawrence Wilson - Attorney
Lawrence Wilson
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ada Law Center
 6440 Fulton E Ste 202 Ada MI 49301
(616) 676-3852
Grand Valley State University (1988)
6th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Family Law
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Harold Leo Emelander - Attorney
Harold Leo Emelander
0/5 (0 reviews)
Emelander Law Office, P.C.
 31 East Wood Street PO Box 849 Newaygo MI 49337
(231) 303-5005
University of Florida (2007)
English, Spanish
Bar #70719
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Business Law Civil Rights
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Patrick Dougherty - Attorney
Patrick Dougherty
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pat Dougherty Law, PLC
 50 Filer St Suite 224 Manistee MI 49660
(231) 723-9490
Michigan State University
English
Bar #41134
Florida Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
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Kenneth Kalls - Attorney
Kenneth Kalls
0/5 (0 reviews)
Maurer & Kalls
 192 E. Hurst Dr. Troy MI 48085
(248) 817-6999
Wayne State University (1972)
Bar #25646
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Divorce DUI & DWI
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Kara Moore - Attorney
Kara Moore
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rutkowski Law Office
 40950 Woodward Ave., Suite 130 Bloomfield Hills MI 48304
(248) 792-9193
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Family Law
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T.J. Pierce - Attorney
T.J. Pierce
0/5 (0 reviews)
DeCloux & Pierce Law, PLLC
 108 S. University Avenue Suite 1 Mount Pleasant MI 48858
(989) 317-3989
English
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
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Joseph Dallo - Attorney
Joseph Dallo
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dallo Estate Planning, PLLC
 5960 Livernois Rd. Troy MI 48098
(248) 375-4064
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2007)
English
Bar #74825
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
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Vince Manzella - Attorney
Vince Manzella
0/5 (0 reviews)
 39999 Garfield Clinton Township MI 48038
(586) 228-3900
Wayne State University Law School (1999)
Italian
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
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Brendan Sanger - Attorney
Brendan Sanger
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dr. Brendan Sanger - Lawyer and Counselor at Law - Social Security Disability and Unemployment Clinic, Dr. Brendan J. Sanger - Lawyer at Law Office
 312 Marshall St Litchfield MI 49252
(517) 206-3555
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (1995)
Michigan Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Consumer Law Criminal Law
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Christopher Kroll - Attorney
Christopher Kroll
0/5 (0 reviews)
Daudi & Kroll, P.C.
 4121 Okemos Rd., Suite 10 Okemos MI 48864
(517) 381-2663
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2002)
English
Bar #P69618
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Divorce Estate Planning
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Adam J. Sheridan - Attorney
Adam J. Sheridan
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sheridan Law PLC
 1706 Coolidge Street Conklin MI 49403
(616) 304-0987
Marquette University Law School (2001)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Business Law Construction Law
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Robert James Engel - Attorney
Robert James Engel
0/5 (0 reviews)
 523 E. Mitchell Street, Suite 5 Petoskey MI 49770
(231) 347-6614
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (1979)
English
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Timothy Klisz - Attorney
Timothy Klisz
0/5 (0 reviews)
Klisz Law Office, PLLC
 39111 W. Six Mile Rd. Livonia MI 48152
(313) 402-0853
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (1993)
Bar #55493
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
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Martin Holmes - Attorney
Martin Holmes
0/5 (0 reviews)
Martin Holmes
 318 Center St Muskegon MI 49445
(231) 744-9439
University of Detroit
Bar #P24240
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Estate Planning Foreclosure Defense
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Suzanne Fanning - Attorney
Suzanne Fanning
0/5 (0 reviews)
Suzanne R. Fanning PLLC
 5340 Plymouth Road Ste 203 Ann Arbor MI 48105
(734) 669-3838
Wayne State University Law School (1993)
English, French, Spanish
Bar #55793
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
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