I was told my assets would be protected from the nursing home. Ha, ha, no such thing ! Paid them…read moreover $500 for nothing.

Beware that this firm requires a deposit of $300. I called 2 days before my appointment to cancel…read morebecause my circumstances had changed. I requested a refund on the deposit but never heard back and they kept my money. I don't remember being told it was non-refundable. Pretty much think of them as thieves.

Travis is very knowledgeable with elder care law. The best part is that he truly cares for the…read moreneeds of is clients and sincerely wants to help them. I would suggest Travis and his team for anyone needing estate planning, wills and elder care 100% of the time!

From the owner: Can a local attorney get you the results you really want? They can when you call a firm that is…read moretrusted and has a solid reputation. Local attorney Travis Dafoe is a Saginaw County native with five+ years of legal experience. His Frankenmuth legal practice focuses on estate planning, probate, trust administration, real estate law, business law and elder law. Mr. Dafoe is admitted to practice law in Michigan state and federal courts, and he is well qualified to assist you with your personal legal matters.

Carole Thomas sold my In Laws a trust thru her seminars, and made them believe it was iron clad…read moremaking my wife sole Trustee in order to administer their Trust wishes out of court & lawyers hands. That was and is untrue; in the state of Michigan: a Trust cannot be finalized ,administered , and closed without unanimous agreement by ALL Beneficiaries :) , the main reason a trust formed . The irony when we called her office, upon the passing of my in laws, they said they deal only with the living. And referred us to a litigation attorney

Not a good experience for my parents. Plus, we heard reviews of others having bad experiences where…read morepaperwork had not been filed with the courts and followed through on. Sad that they are taking advantage of people!

Sean O'Bryan is a great lawyer to work with. He explains thing in an easy to understand,…read moreno-nonsense way that I really like. He helped me with my estate planning. The rates that he charges are very reasonable compared to some other guys I've worked with. I recommend O'Bryan to anyone who needs legal help.

From the owner: We are a small town law office located in downtown Davison, Michigan, specializing in Estate…read morePlanning, Elder Law, and Estate Administration. What you and your family have worked hard for throughout the years is too important to be lost through needless taxes, unnecessary costs and family bickering. Be one of the families who takes the time to plan - and give yourself, and those you love peace of mind. I am confident that we can assist your family with a level of satisfaction that too often doesn't exist anymore these days. It is my hope that you chose this firm, and that I am your family lawyer for many years to come.

Where do you get $10,000 to $12,000 per month to provide care in a licensed facility for a parent…read moreor family member? Scary question to have to answer when you know your "Financial Well" will run dry far before your loved one's needs are satisfied in providing quality care for the remainder of their life. You think you will never be put in that position to have to make that kind of decision, but it is a sad possibility, trust me I know. I contacted Biddinger, Schrot & Rolando after hearing about them through word of mouth from others who were in the same boat as I. A free consultation appointment was set up that explained what could be done for our family and an insight was provided as to what the future may hold for us as time goes on, with or without their services. The expenses were also discussed for the services that could be provided and that was a real eye opener! initially I was in shock but looking back on the per month expense of care and how that can add up, we made a decision to go with this Elder Care Law firm. We bit the bullet and that was one of the best decisions we could have made. Lindsay, Debbie and the whole crew have kept us in the loop and have provided excellent information throughout this entire process. With care for family members, it can become overwhelming and the services provided by Biddinger, Schrot and Rolando allow you to concentrate on your family member instead of wondering where the next payment may come from.

From the owner: Our firm is dedicated to providing you with quality estate planning resources, so you can become…read morefamiliar with all of the existing options. When you visit or call our office, we want you to feel comfortable discussing such an important issue concerning both you and your family. We want to arm you with the information you need to make an informed decision about your family's future. If you have a well-drafted estate plan in place, you'll ensure that your estate passes to whom you want, when you want, and is carried out in the manner you've chosen. You can rest assured that your family won't have to endure the public process and costly matter of probate. The government won't be able to take what you've spent a lifetime building. But you need to be aware of the many options that exist in estate planning--and you must choose your attorney wisely. That is why Biddinger, Schrot & Rolando, PC offers this wealth of free information and free seminars. Read our Estate Planning articles located on our website "BEelderlaw" under "Resources"

I have been confidently using the legal services of Attorney Michael Thomas for decades. He…read moreprepared my legal documents as well as the estate documents for other family members. When they passed away, the family had no trouble closing the estate. The attorney, as well as his staff, are a pleasure to work with.

I have had the pleasure of doing business with Michael E Thomas for several years and am VERY…read morepleased with the personalized service and friendly attitude while accomplishing what was needed. I have brought friends to Michael and he made them happy and made me glad that I brought them.

Mannor law group assisted us with our parents affairs after my fathers two strokes. As my mothers…read morehas Alzheimer's we found that we needed to find an assisted living facility for them. Rachel was unbelievably helpful in planning and placement to a wonderful apartment facility. After the initial placement, Mannor law firm then helped us to navigate the many different branches of government so that my parents would receive the maximum help available to them. I am convinced that the average person could not effectively navigate these systems. Mannor Law then had Eric, another specialist who works with them, help us apply to the V.A. for retirement benefits for my father. Initially my father was turned down but Eric (like the rest of the members of Mannor Law) just doesn't give up and after a lot of his work, my father did receive the benefits. In short, we went to Mannor Law somewhat lost and not knowledgeable enough to effectively take care of our parents as we wanted to. Mannor Law accomplished so much more than we could have without them and better than that, what they accomplished paid for their services in less than one year! Using Mannor Law was by far one of the best decisions that I have ever made!

I want to begin by acknowledging a positive aspect of this firm: the front office staff is…read moreconsistently friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. That level of courtesy does not go unnoticed. However, my experience as the executor of my mother's estate has been deeply frustrating and, at times, disheartening. Following my mother's passing, I never had the opportunity to meet with an attorney to review or discuss the estate. Instead, all of my communication was handled through a legal assistant. While she was kind and personable, I was repeatedly given information that was inaccurate regarding the legal requirements for closing the estate. On multiple occasions, I was told that certain documents were required to be prepared by an attorney in the state of Michigan. This was simply not true. The documents in question can, in fact, be completed by an individual and properly notarized without legal representation. The first document I requested was a Certificate of Trust. I was advised that this document must be completed by an attorney and that most title companies require it. Knowing this was incorrect, I still chose to proceed with the firm preparing the document for the sake of efficiency. While I do not regret that decision, I do find it troubling that such misrepresentations are made--especially to individuals who may be navigating grief and unfamiliar legal processes at a vulnerable time. A second document was also prepared under the same premise--that it required an attorney's involvement. Again, this was inaccurate. This document is publicly accessible and can be completed without legal assistance. When I was unable to locate it on my own, my bank was able to guide me through the process without difficulty. This further underscored the unnecessary nature of the service I was led to believe I needed. I find this pattern of misrepresentation not only unprofessional, but deeply disappointing given the circumstances under which many clients seek estate services. Families deserve transparency, honesty, and guidance they can trust. A fair resolution, in my view, would be a refund for the second document. Unfortunately, my attempts to address this directly have gone unanswered, as I have not received return calls from the legal assistant. In closing, I strongly encourage anyone serving as an executor to thoroughly research their responsibilities and options. It is important to understand that not all documents require legal preparation, and informed decisions can help avoid unnecessary expenses during an already difficult time. It is truly unfortunate to feel this level of doubt when seeking professional legal guidance.

As an older adult, I was in need of getting my papers in order and making sure my family wouldn't…read morehave to deal with more than they had to, if/when it came time for legal work. I am so grateful for the kindness, patience, and expertise I found with Mr. Collens and his staff. From the moment I phoned for an appointment, I felt visible and cared about. His assistants were friendly and knowledgeable and I received a quick follow up when I had a question or concern. I'm so glad to have found Collens Estate Law and would highly recommend.

This firm recently helped our young family prepare a trust and estate plan. This is so important…read morefor everyone, not just those who are aging, or wealthy, or have complicated affairs. We knew we wanted an attorney that would give us confidence in having our estate in order and that we could turn to in years to come. Mr. Collens was very thorough and gave great guidance in addressing many areas we never even considered! The professionalism and expertise he provided has given us the peace of mind to know that our children are taken care of and our estate is in order. We would highly recommend the firm for anyone looking to have these important items take care of.