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Life is uncertain, but your family's future doesn't have to be.

At Rutkowski Law Firm, we help you take control where it matters most — through thoughtful estate planning, medicaid planning, and elder law strategies that safeguard the people and the legacy you love.

Speak with a Michigan elder law attorney today — fast, compassionate answers.

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Trusted by Over 450 Clients with a 4.9 Star Rating

The Rutkowski team was fantastic to work with. It's nice to work with a firm that takes the time to educate you on the legal process before recommending services. I learned a lot from their team and would recommend them to anyone.

I trust this law firm implicitly. Although they could not help with my VERY out of the box issue, they didn’t hesitate to tell me the truth. Angie quickly referred me to someone else who is helping me and for that, I am eternally grateful as it has single handedly saved my family member’s life. Angie was very considerate, compassionate, professional, to the point and at the end of the day had the integrity to point me in the right direction rather than lead me down a rabbit hole. From the bottom of my heart: THANK YOU. I will refer your office to all of my family and friends.

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Providing Peace Of Mind Through Thoughtful Estate Planning

At Rutkowski Law Firm, we specialize in estate planning, asset protection, Medicaid planning, and Elder Law. This requires us to work closely with our clients to accomplish their goals and handle their concerns.

Learn more about what we do, who we are, and how we can help you protect yourself and your family.

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Michigan’s Leading Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Medicaid, and Elder Law Firm

The Rutkowski Law Firm is the place to go if you need an estate planning attorney. Our mission is to ensure that your plans and objectives are met so that your loved ones will not have to worry or suffer after you have passed away.

Our team will assist you with financial properties, tax planning, medical and financial decisions, inheritance security, and much more. We take a personal approach, working closely with financial advisors, accountants, and insurance agents to meet your needs.

Contact us today to start planning for your future with confidence.

Families Helped
2,400+
Assets Protected
$2 billion+
Year Founded
2012
Michael Rutkowski helping a Michigan family avoid probate.

Estate Planning for Michigan Families

Don't leave your family with a useless binder.

Most firms hand you a template and expect you to do the work. We provide a Done-For-You process that handles Trust Funding and Asset Protection.

We specialize in protecting your home from the 5-Year Medicaid Look-Back, ensuring your house stays in your family and out of the state's hands. Plan now so you never become a burden to those you love.

For a Call Back: Pick a time for a quick, 15-minute phone call with our intake team. They will gather your basic details and schedule your strategy session with our Customer Success Director. No tech degree or legal preparation required.

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Life is Unpredictable — Your Future Doesn’t Have to Be.
Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow.

Whether probate avoidance, qualifying for medicaid, or gaining access to a loved ones estate assets, we're here to help.

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Ensure your legacy lives on and your loved ones avoid the probate process with proactive planning.

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Are you or a loved one in need of elder care? Let us ensure you qualify for medicaid.

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Protect your future with compassionate legal guidance for aging, long-term care, and end-of-life planning.

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Guiding the Firm, Protecting Families

Whether you need a will, trust, asset protection plan or are in need of medicaid crisis planning, our team is here to help! We are dedicated to providing you with the best legal representation possible. Call us today to book your consultation.

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Estate Planning Guide

Estate Planning is an essential process that will protect your assets and ensure you’re your estate is distributed according to your wishes after your death.

Many people make mistakes when creating their estate plan, which can lead to unnecessary stress, confusion, and costly legal battles for their loved ones. Below, our estate planning team put together the top 10 and most common mistakes we see in estate planning.

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From the Video Library

Learn the ins and outs of estate planning from the estate planning attorney, Michael Rutkowski.

How to Include Cryptocurrency in Your Estate Plan
Estate Planning

How to Include Cryptocurrency in Your Estate Plan

Cryptocurrency can't be titled in a trust, but it can still be part of your estate plan. Attorney Michael Rutkowski explains how to pass on digital assets like Bitcoin using key-based access and trustee instructions.

Michael Rutkowski
Michael Rutkowski

Attorney at Rutkowski Law Firm

How a Trust Works: The Legal Shield for Your Family
Trust Mechanics

How a Trust Works: The Legal Shield for Your Family

A trust isn't just a document; it's a legal shield that avoids Michigan probate and keeps your family's business private. Michael Rutkowski breaks down the mechanics of trust ownership, the 'CEO' role of a trustee, and the critical step of asset fortification.

Michael Rutkowski
Michael Rutkowski

Attorney at Rutkowski Law Firm

When to Start Estate Planning
Estate Planning

When to Start Estate Planning

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or the elderly—it’s essential for everyone. But when is the right time to start? In this video, estate planning attorney Michael Rutkowski discusses key life scenarios where estate planning becomes crucial.

Michael Rutkowski
Michael Rutkowski

Attorney at Rutkowski Law Firm

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