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Elite Estate Planning and Probate Counsel
Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC is one of Michigan’s premier law firms, and within its Lansing headquarters, Douglas A. Mielock serves as a distinguished leader in the Trusts and Estates Practice Group. With over three decades of legal experience, Douglas Mielock has cultivated a reputation for excellence in navigating the delicate and complex matters of wealth transfer and asset protection. He is dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve their legacy goals through meticulous planning and, when necessary, vigorous litigation. As a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), he brings a level of expertise and ethical standing that is recognized nationally.
Specialized Legal Services
Douglas Mielock’s practice is laser-focused on the laws governing estates and trusts. His comprehensive services include:
- Estate Planning: crafting personalized wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and powers of attorney. He works closely with clients to minimize federal estate and gift taxes while ensuring assets are distributed according to their exact wishes.
- Trust and Estate Administration: guiding fiduciaries and families through the probate process and trust administration with sensitivity and efficiency.
- Estate and Trust Litigation: representing trustees, personal representatives, and beneficiaries in contested matters. Whether defending against a breach of trust claim or challenging the validity of a document, he provides seasoned courtroom advocacy.
- Marital Agreements: assisting clients with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect assets and clarify financial rights.
A Pillar of the Lansing Legal Community
Located at 313 S Washington Square, in the heart of Downtown Lansing, the firm operates from a central hub convenient to the Ingham County Probate Court and other government institutions. Douglas Mielock is not only a practitioner but also a thought leader, frequently speaking on trust and estate topics across Michigan. His commitment to the community is evident through his past leadership roles in local bar associations and charitable foundations. For those seeking a Lansing estate planning attorney with a track record of success and peer recognition, Douglas A. Mielock offers the highest caliber of legal representation.
Specializing In
High Net Worth Estate Planning, Trust Litigation, Probate Administration
Address & Location
Located in the heart of downtown Lansing, just steps away from the Michigan State Capitol and surrounded by major government, financial, and legal institutions.
Building Location
This is a professional multi-story commercial brick building with a classic facade featuring tall vertical windows with dark paneling, serving as the main Lansing headquarters for the firm.
Suite Access
Enter through the building’s primary double doors on South Washington Square. Visitor reception and client meeting rooms are accessible via the main lobby elevators and stairs.
Parking Details
On-street metered parking is available along South Washington Square, and clients can also utilize nearby public parking structures like the Grand Avenue Parking Structure.
Public Transit
Served by Capital Area Transportation Authority Route 2 (South Washington); nearest stop is at Sbd Capitol Past W Washtenaw St.
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