Planning for the future is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. A thoughtfully prepared estate plan can help protect your assets, provide for the people you love, and ensure your wishes are respected if you become incapacitated or pass away.
Our experienced estate planning attorneys provide personalized legal guidance to individuals and families in Dexter and throughout Washtenaw County. For more than 75 years, our firm has helped Michigan families plan for the future through wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning tools.
Our Ann Arbor office is conveniently located near Dexter, making it easy for local residents to access experienced estate planning counsel.
Every family has different needs and goals. Our attorneys work closely with clients to develop estate plans that reflect their individual circumstances and priorities.
Our estate planning services include:
Whether you’re creating your first estate plan or need to update an existing plan, we can help you understand your options and make informed decisions.
Estate planning isn't just for wealthy individuals or retirees. Having an estate plan in place can benefit virtually everyone.
A comprehensive estate plan can help you:
Without an estate plan, Michigan law may determine how certain assets are distributed and who can make important decisions on your behalf.
Wills and trusts are important components of many estate plans, but they serve different purposes.
A will can allow you to:
A trust may provide additional flexibility for managing and distributing assets. Depending on your circumstances, a trust may help avoid probate for certain assets, provide ongoing management of property, or establish specific conditions for distributions to beneficiaries.
Our estate planning attorneys can explain the differences between wills and trusts and help you determine which tools make sense for your circumstances.
Estate planning isn't only about what happens after you die. It can also help you prepare for an unexpected illness, injury, or other circumstance that prevents you from making decisions for yourself.
Documents such as a durable financial power of attorney and patient advocate designation can allow individuals you trust to make financial or healthcare decisions on your behalf when you cannot.
Putting these documents in place ahead of time can help ensure that your preferences are known and that your loved ones aren't left guessing about what you would want.
For business owners, an estate plan should account for more than personal assets. Your business may represent a significant portion of your family's wealth and require careful planning to determine what happens if you retire, become incapacitated, or pass away.
Our attorneys can assist business owners with:
We also provide business law services, our attorneys can address the legal issues that may arise when coordinating your business succession plan with your broader estate plan.
An estate plan should change as your life changes. It may be time to review your plan after:
Even if nothing major has changed, periodically reviewing your estate plan can help ensure your documents continue to reflect your wishes.
Dexter is home to families, professionals, business owners, retirees, and individuals at every stage of life. Whether you've recently purchased a home, started a family, built a successful business, or are beginning to think about retirement, estate planning can help you prepare for what's ahead.
We believe estate planning should be personal. We take the time to understand your family, your assets, and your goals before recommending an estate planning strategy.
Our goal is to create a plan that provides clarity and confidence for you and the people you care about.
When you need a Dexter estate planning attorney, you want legal counsel you can trust with your family's future.
We offer:
Our attorneys can also assist with related legal matters involving probate, trusts, business law, real estate, tax planning, and other issues that may affect your estate plan.
“PSED Law helped us during a difficult time dealing with the passing of a family member. Professional guidance to properly execute a Will with the assistance of Rebecca Harvey was immensely valuable. She communicated with us throughout the entire process making us feel relieved and confident everything was done properly. We are forever grateful to Rebecca and highly recommend PSED Law for legal guidance.”
Jim Fergus, Google Review
Do I need an estate plan if I don't have many assets?
Yes. Estate planning isn't only about distributing wealth. Documents such as powers of attorney and patient advocate designations can help ensure someone you trust can make important financial and healthcare decisions if you become unable to do so.
What is the difference between a will and a trust?
A will generally takes effect after death and can establish how certain assets should be distributed. A trust can provide additional flexibility for managing and distributing assets and may help avoid probate for assets properly placed in the trust.
How often should I review my estate plan?
It's a good idea to review your estate plan periodically and whenever a significant life event occurs. Changes involving your family, finances, property, business interests, or wishes may warrant an update.
Can an estate planning attorney help with an existing estate plan?
Yes. Our attorneys can review your existing documents and help determine whether updates are appropriate based on changes in your circumstances or goals.
What happens if I die without an estate plan in Michigan?
When someone dies without a valid estate plan, Michigan's intestate succession laws determine how certain assets are distributed. Creating an estate plan gives you greater control over how your assets are handled and who receives them.
Your estate plan is about more than documents—it's about protecting the people, assets, and legacy that matter most to you.
Whether you need to create your first estate plan, establish a trust, prepare powers of attorney, plan for the future of your business, or update an existing plan, we can provide the experienced legal guidance you need.
Our Ann Arbor office is conveniently located near Dexter, and we proudly serve individuals and families throughout Dexter, Washtenaw County, and Southeast Michigan.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation with an experienced Dexter estate planning attorney and take the next step toward protecting your family's future.
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