Lawyer in Oxford, Michigan: Wills and Estates Practice
Over 20 Years of Experience
If you want to plan for the distribution of your assets and the care of your minor children in the event of your death, you need an experienced attorney. You want a lawyer who fully understands the different estate planning strategies and who will help you identify and implement the plan that best meets your needs. If you have been named executor, administrator or personal representative of the estate of a loved one, you want a knowledgeable attorney to help you meet the requirements of the probate process and settle the estate.
At the law office of Gregory Kudela & Associates, P.L.L.C., we have over two decades of experience providing individuals throughout Oakland County, Lapeer County and Genesee County with effective representation in estate planning and probate matters. Because of our long record of success, many of our new clients come to us as referrals from former clients and other attorneys. We understand the stress and anxiety that can come with an unresolved legal matter. Contact our office or call us at 248-814-2000 or 248-236-8500 to set up a meeting to discuss your legal needs.
Our Estate Planning Practice
When you hire us to help you develop your estate plan, we will start by asking you a lot of questions so that we can fully understand your financial situation, as well as your objectives. Next, we will give you a short educational course on probate, helping you understand the different estate planning tools available to you, including wills, trusts, the re-titling of assets and lifetime gifting. Once you have chosen the strategy that best fits your needs, we will draft all the documents necessary to implement your plan, including:
- Wills
- Trusts
- Powers of attorney
- Health care directives
- Living wills
We will then review those documents with you, make any final changes and execute the documents, putting your estate plan in place. You will never sign a document that you have not read or do not fully understand.
Our Probate Administration Practice
If you have been named as executor, administrator or personal representative of the estate of a loved one, we can help you complete the requirements of the probate process, whether you use the simplified or informal probate process allowed in Michigan or you take the estate through supervised or formal probate. We will handle all matters related to the settlement of the estate, including:
- The preparation of an inventory of assets
- The payment of all final debts and taxes of the estate
- The orderly distribution of the assets of the estate in accordance with the terms of the will
If the will is contested or there are other disputes regarding the estate, we will act as your advocate in any probate litigation.
To schedule a confidential consultation, contact us or call us at 248-814-2000 or 248-236-8500. We maintain regular office hours and meet with clients by appointment. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Gregory Kudela & Associates, P.L.L.C.
95 South Washington Street
Oxford, MI 48371
Telephone: 248-814-2000
Telephon: 248-236-8500
Fax: 248-628-7204