A Will Leaves Your Family Waiting. A Trust Lets Them Move Forward.
You can't predict life's twists and turns—but you can protect your family from the heartache of probate. We'll help you create the right trust to keep your assets secure, honor your wishes, and make life easier for the people you love most.
My family was in what I had thought was a crisis. We scheduled an appointment and learned we were not! Angela, Chris, Gail and Lea have so much knowledge and compassion. I’m certain they have saved us and our home. Don’t hesitate to put your trust and family in their hands.
[Rutkowski Law Firm] couldn’t have done a better job making me feel taken care of. [They] made me feel comfortable with how professional and knowledgeable [they were].
Why a Will Isn’t Enough to Protect Your Family
Trust vs. Will
Wills and trusts are both essential tools in estate planning, but they serve different purposes. Understanding the difference helps you make the right decision for your family and future.
We’re Here to Help You Protect What Matters
From your first call to fully funded trust, we make the will and trust process clear, simple, and focused on your family’s peace of mind.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Review Your Options
Design Your Custom Plan
Sign & Notarize Your Documents
Fund Your Trust with Confidence
Enjoy Ongoing Peace of Mind
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!”
Learn the ins and outs of estate planning from the estate planning attorney, Michael Rutkowski.
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.
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Unlike a will, a trust helps you avoid probate, ensures seamless asset distribution, and provides financial protection for your loved ones. In this video, estate planning attorney Michael Rutkowski breaks down the mechanics of a trust, from setting it up to funding it properly.
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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.
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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.
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.
Meet the Whole Team
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