Specializing in Estate Planning Services
Protect Your Family’s Future With A Comprehensive Estate Plan
Are your affairs in order if something happens to you? Whether we like to think of it or not, having an estate plan in place for our loved ones is one of the best gifts we can give. At the Grosse Pointe Farms office of Bruce R. Nichols Attorney at Law, I can help you organize and document the numerous details needed to create a thorough estate plan that’s aligned with your financial intentions. With over 40 years of estate administration experience, I am vastly experienced with all aspects of estate planning and administration and can make this process go smoothly.
Developing A Thorough Estate Plan
Whether you require a new estate plan, need revisions to a current estate plan or want to address issues of the probate process of a loved one, I can advise you with helpful strategies and legitimate solutions. A comprehensive estate plan can include a:
I will work closely with you to address concerns and protect your family’s future.
Resolving Estate And Probate Disputes
I serve to quell stressful estate disputes among family members and, if needed, can use my positive mediation process. I have helped numerous clients find solutions and retain family relationships amidst disagreements. If you are an executor of an estate, I can smoothly guide you through all aspects of the probate process after a loved one dies.
Plan For Your Estate Now
No one wants to think about what will happen after they die, but planning now can help avoid disagreements among loved ones and ensure your wishes are legally documented. Schedule a Michigan estate plan consultation by calling (313) 254-3911, or send me a request through this convenient email form. You can depend on me for intelligent legal options that best fit your estate planning needs.
Experience Matters In Real Estate Law
Real estate transactions are usually quite complicated. Backed by more than 40 years of industry experience, I provide assistance with virtually all real estate matters. My areas of expertise include buying, selling, leasing, constructing and developing property.
Chances are good that whatever kind of real estate deal you are interested in moving forward with, I have already done something like it. Use my experience to your advantage! Though I tend to maintain an optimistic approach on real estate deals, I’m also realistic. Sometimes my best advice is not to seal the deal. Call me today to schedule an appointment and learn how I can assist you.
Business Law And Contracts
Whether you are starting a new business or have an ongoing business, I can assist you. I handle all types of legal matters faced by business owners, including:
Business managers cannot be expected to know all of the legal obstacles in the path to higher profits. My background in tax law and accounting allows me to understand the problems of businesses. In short, I can keep an eye out for legal hurdles while you keep focused on running a tight operation and increasing your bottom line.
Why Mediation?
It is normal procedure for judges to eventually refer a case before them to “alternative dispute resolution” or “facilitation.” What the judges are really doing is sending the matter to be mediated. Often, the case has been going on for years. Attorney fees are enormous by that time. The parties are frazzled and frustrated. So why not just start with the mediation process and avoid all that expense and frustration? You will likely end up mediating anyway.
The Many Advantages Of Legal Mediation
Mediation presents advantages over going to court in virtually all types of civil cases. The real savings is in cost and time. The result is lower legal fees and less time spent by litigants dealing with the case. If mediation is sought before a case is brought to court, privacy of all of the parties can be maintained.
There are also many emotional advantages as well, including the maintenance of business or personal relationships. Everyone has the chance to be heard in a less emotionally charged atmosphere. This leads to a better chance that the agreement the parties reach will be adhered to. Everyone involved will have an active part in coming up with the solution. All parties will have a real interest in keeping the settlement agreement alive.
Price List for Estate Planning Documents
I offer most estate planning services on a flat-fee basis. See the downloadable schedule with prices that cover the drafting and signing of the initial document listed. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Complete Estate Plan Fees (Includes Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney)
| Other Flat Fee Items | |
|---|---|
| Joint Trust, Wills, Financial and Medial Power of Attorney for a Married couple | $2650 |
| Enhanced Life Estate Deed (a/k/a “Ladybird Deed”) | $450 |
| Other Deeds | $225 + Recording Fee |
| Durable Power of Attorney Only (Single) | $250 |
| Durable Powers of Attorney Only (Couple) | $350 |
| Health Care Directives/Living Wills Only (Single) | $150 |
| Health Care Directives/Living Wills Only (Couple) | $250 |
| Reviews of Existing Estate Planning Documents | $350 |
| Out-of-State and/or by Another Attorney Hourly Rate | $300/hr. |
| Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements Hourly Rate | $300/hr. |