Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC - Grand Rapids, MI
Chalgian and Tripp Law Offices, PLLC is Michigan's leading elder law, estate planning, and probate litigation practice. Founded in 2002, the firm pairs experienced attorneys with on-staff social workers and case managers to deliver comprehensive solutions for Medicaid planning, special needs trusts, contested estates, and vulnerable adult protection across Grand Rapids and West Michigan.
Premier Elder Law and Estate Planning Advocacy in Grand Rapids
Addressing the legal and financial challenges of aging, long-term healthcare, and asset succession requires specialized insight. Chalgian and Tripp Law Offices, PLLC has earned a statewide reputation as an authority in elder law and estate administration. Operating from 2040 Raybrook Street SE in Grand Rapids, the firm assists individuals, seniors, and families navigating intricate legal transitions. What distinguishes the practice is an innovative multidisciplinary model combining seasoned legal counsel with professional social workers and case managers, ensuring clients receive practical support alongside rigorous legal strategies.
Founded in 2002 by acclaimed attorneys Douglas G. Chalgian and Amy R. Tripp, the firm has grown to eight offices across Michigan while preserving deep local community roots. The Grand Rapids location, staffed by dedicated attorneys including Sarah L. Kirkpatrick, serves Kent County and surrounding communities with compassionate guidance. If you need an estate lawyer urgently to protect a vulnerable loved one from financial exploitation or address an acute nursing home crisis, the firm responds with prompt, decisive courtroom advocacy.
Comprehensive Practice Areas in Elder Law and Estate Matters
Chalgian and Tripp Law Offices provides full-spectrum legal representation across complex estate and probate domains:
- Tailored Estate Planning: Drafting custom wills, revocable living trusts, durable financial powers of attorney, and healthcare directives designed to preserve family assets and prevent court interference.
- Medicaid and Long-Term Care Planning: Guiding families through complex Michigan Medicaid eligibility rules, helping protect family homes and retirement savings from catastrophic nursing home expenses.
- Special Needs Planning: Establishing first-party and third-party special needs trusts, structured settlements, and ABLE accounts that improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities without jeopardizing Supplemental Security Income or Medicaid benefits.
- Protection Against Vulnerable Adult Exploitation: Aggressively pursuing civil litigation to hold predatory individuals accountable, undo improper asset transfers, and recover stolen assets for incapacitated seniors.
- Probate Litigation and Will Contests: Resolving contentious estate conflicts, including allegations of undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity, breach of fiduciary duty by trustees, and disputed guardianships or conservatorships.
- Estate and Trust Administration: Assisting personal representatives, executors, and successor trustees with inventory filings, tax clearances, debt resolution, and smooth distribution of assets.
Recognized Leadership and Client-Centered Philosophy
Attorneys at Chalgian and Tripp are widely respected authors, educators, and leaders in Michigan elder law and probate jurisprudence. With multiple partners recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America, the firm is known for educational outreach rather than high-pressure sales tactics. Families seeking to hire an estate planning attorney benefit from transparent guidance that clarifies risks, rights, and practical alternatives. With robust virtual capabilities connecting family members across multiple locations, the Grand Rapids office ensures top-tier elder law counsel remains accessible to everyone.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in a serene, professional office district situated off the East Beltline, bordering Grand Rapids and Kentwood.
Building Location
This professional three-story brick-faced office building, situated at 2040 Raybrook Street SE, is located in a quiet office park near the Calvin University campus.
Parking Details
Clients can enjoy free surface parking in the spacious on-site parking lot directly in front of and surrounding the building.
Public Transit
Served by The Rapid Route 24 (Westbound); nearest stop is at Burton / Raybrook (WB).
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the building's main front lobby. Take the elevator or use the central staircase to reach the second floor, where you will find the office in Suite 205.