Michigan Law Firm for Estate Planning During Family Changes
Celebrating Life’s Big Moments While Protecting Your Family’s Future.
Life’s biggest moments deserve thoughtful planning. Whether you're getting married, welcoming a child, or blending families, we guide Michigan families through wills, trusts, and guardianships to ensure your loved ones are protected today—and tomorrow.
Trusted by Over 450 Clients with a 4.9 Star Rating
Very professional and supportive as I moved through the estate planning process. Great communication and very easy to work with. They were upfront about the fee schedule. I highly recommend this firm.
Very professional and supportive as I moved through the estate planning process. Great communication and very easy to work with. They were upfront about the fee schedule. I highly recommend this firm.
How Major Relationship Changes Affect Your Future
Plan for Every Stage of Life
Marriage, divorce, and caring for loved ones bring new financial and legal responsibilities. Ensure your estate plan, assets, and healthcare wishes are aligned with your evolving needs. Rutkowski Law Firm offers trusted legal guidance throughout Michigan, with offices in Rochester and Bloomfield Hills and virtual appointments statewide.
- Updated Estate Planning Documents
- Ensure your will, trust, and power of attorney reflect your current wishes after marriage or divorce.
- Beneficiary & Asset Updates
- Update your life insurance, retirement accounts, and property deeds after a major life event.
- Guardianship & Special Needs Planning
- Ensure financial security and legal protection for minor children and dependents with special needs.
- Long-Term Care & Medicaid Planning
- Plan ahead for aging parents or a spouse’s healthcare needs while preserving family assets.
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.
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.
Estate Planning and Asset ProtectionEnsure your legacy lives on and your loved ones avoid the probate process with proactive planning.
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Medicaid PlanningAre you or a loved one in need of elder care? Let us ensure you qualify for medicaid.
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Elder LawProtect your future with compassionate legal guidance for aging, long-term care, and end-of-life planning.
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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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With offices in Rochester and Bloomfield Hills, we’re proud to serve families throughout Michigan. Prefer virtual? We offer video consultations for estate planning, so you can plan from the comfort of home.
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“Their whole team was amazing to work with! The attorneys were very knowledgeable and made it easy to understand. We chose virtual planning process option because it was so much more convenient with my work schedule but they offered to meet in person too of we didn't do zoom. Highly Recommended!”
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