Legacy Law Center - Ann Arbor, MI
Legacy Law Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a premier estate planning, elder law, and probate administration practice. Led by experienced attorneys Terrence Bertram and Caitlin Do, the firm specializes in safeguarding assets, Medicaid crisis planning, and securing veterans benefits for families.
Trusted Estate Planning and Asset Protection in Ann Arbor
Securing your legacy and planning for future long-term care requires more than just standard legal forms; it demands a personalized strategy designed by legal professionals who understand your family's needs. If you want to hire a lawyer who combines extensive experience with a compassionate approach, Legacy Law Center is ready to serve you. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, our firm assists families throughout Washtenaw County and southeastern Michigan in creating legally sound estate plans. Backed by decades of combined experience, our legal team provides comprehensive solutions for estate planning, asset protection, and estate administration, giving you total peace of mind.
Personalized Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning
Every family, regardless of their financial status, should have a robust estate plan. Legacy Law Center rejects cookie-cutter documents, choosing instead to craft customized plans that protect your personal dignity and assets. As highly skilled wills, estate planning and probate lawyers, we help clients draft last wills, living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. We look at your estate holistically, incorporating tax mitigation strategies, business succession planning, and trust provisions to care for minor children or loved ones with special needs. A well-constructed estate plan ensures that your wishes are executed exactly as you intend, saving your heirs from unnecessary administrative delays and expenses.
Strategic Elder Law and Medicaid Crisis Planning
As health needs change, the cost of long-term medical care can rapidly deplete a lifetime of savings. Our elder law attorneys specialize in protecting seniors from these devastating expenses through proactive and crisis-based Medicaid planning. We analyze your asset structure to establish legal shelters, ensuring you or your spouse can qualify for Medicaid assistance while preserving your home and resources for your family. Additionally, we are highly experienced in securing veterans benefits, helping retired military personnel and their spouses access valuable pension funds, such as Aid and Attendance, to help offset the costs of assisted living and home healthcare.
Sensitive Probate and Estate Administration
The death of a loved one is an emotional time, and handling the subsequent estate administration can feel incredibly burdensome. If you have been named an executor or trustee, our probate lawyers provide step-by-step guidance to ensure you fulfill your fiduciary duties. We assist with filing petitions in the Washtenaw County Probate Court, inventorying assets, resolving creditor claims, and distributing property to beneficiaries. If conflicts arise among heirs, our firm delivers analytical and disciplined probate litigation representation, working to resolve estate disputes efficiently while preserving essential family relationships.
Why Partner with Legacy Law Center"
At Legacy Law Center, we are dedicated to making the estate planning process clear, comfortable, and highly effective. Here is why clients across Michigan choose us:
- Experienced Legal Team: Led by attorney Terrence Bertram, our legal team offers decades of specialized estate planning and elder law experience.
- Holistic Planning Approach: We plan not just for after-death asset distribution, but also for pre-death health challenges, incapacity, and long-term care needs.
- Expertise in Veterans and Medicaid Benefits: We possess deep, highly specialized knowledge of government benefit systems to help you maximize your available care funding.
- Strong Educational Focus: We regularly host community workshops and seminars, empowering local families with the legal knowledge they need to make informed decisions.
Contact Our Ann Arbor Law Office Today
Do not leave your family's future or your assets to chance. Whether you need to draft your first will, establish a complex living trust, protect assets from nursing home costs, or navigate the probate process, our dedicated attorneys are here to support you. Contact Legacy Law Center in Ann Arbor today to schedule your consultation and find out how we can help you build a lasting and protected legacy.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the bustling commercial corridor of South State Street near the intersection of E. Eisenhower Parkway, in southern Ann Arbor.
Building Location
This is a modern four-story commercial office building featuring a formal entryway. The building is situated in a highly visible area close to local landmarks such as Briarwood Mall, Olive Garden, Anna's House, and Northstar Bank.
Parking Details
Ample surface parking is available for clients and visitors in the spacious parking lot surrounding the building, free of charge.
Public Transit
Served by AAATA Route 6 (towards Blake Transit Center); nearest stop is at State + Eisenhower.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the formal main entrance and utilize the elevator or stairs to proceed to the third floor. You will find the office located in Suite 300.