Probate and Trust Services
Thompson Legal has the acumen and understanding to help simplify the complicated probate and trust process.
We serve clients throughout Michigan with probate and trust support. Choose the area that best fits your needs:
Helping Detroit families navigate probate court and handle estate matters efficiently and with care.
Statewide probate assistance for executors, heirs, and families managing estates in locations throughout Michigan.
Detroit Probate Attorney – Probate Guidance in Wayne County
If you’re navigating probate in Detroit, working with a Detroit probate attorney can make the process far less stressful. Whether you're dealing with the Wayne County Probate Court, administering an estate, or resolving a contested will, our attorney Brittany Thompson can provide clear legal support every step of the way.
As a probate attorney serving the Detroit area, Brittany can assist personal representatives, beneficiaries, and families with:
Estate administration and filings
Inherited real estate issues
Disputes between heirs
Guidance through both formal and informal probate
From start to finish, we work to protect your rights and help you meet the legal requirements under Michigan law.
👉 Learn more about working with our Detroit probate attorney.
Michigan Probate Lawyer – Support for Families Statewide
As a Michigan probate lawyer, Brittany can assist families across the state with settling estates and navigating the probate process. Whether you’re in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Lansing, or another Michigan county, we can help you handle everything from court filings to asset distribution with clarity and confidence.
Thompson Legal can assist you with:
Probate administration for large and small estates
Guidance on Michigan’s intestate succession laws
Creditor notifications and deadline compliance
Out-of-state clients managing Michigan estates
No matter where you are in the state, our Michigan probate lawyer Brittany can help ensure your loved one’s estate is handled properly and in accordance with Michigan probate law.
👉 Explore how we can help families across the state of Michigan.
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Guardianships
A guardian is a person who has care, custody, or control over a minor or incapacitated person, qualified by either court appointment or parental/spousal nominations. Once appointed, a guardian has the ability to make care, living, and medical decisions on behalf of the protected individual.
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Deceased Estates
Probate may be required to administer a loved one’s assets after they have passed. In addition to filing legal documents and complying with the will, the executor has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the estate. Probate estate administration often involves locating assets, communicating with heirs, and dealing with creditor claims.
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Trust Administration
Trust administration is the process of a trustee’s management of trust assets and property based on the plain terms of the trust agreement. Trustees have many important roles and legal requirements to adhere to. Our office represents trustees and beneficiaries through various complex legal matters regarding trust administration.
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Probate Litigation
Probate disputes between interested parties can arise regarding the validity of a governing document, appointment of the executor, or the distribution of assets. It can be a complex and contentious process that requires court intervention to resolve the dispute between the parties and ensure your rights are protected.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal advice. While we strive to assist with these legal matters, we cannot guarantee specific results. Every case is unique, and outcomes depend on individual circumstances and applicable laws. In the event you would like to speak with a Probate and Estate Planning Attorney, please Contact Thompson Legal at (734) 743-1646 to schedule a consultation.