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Andrew R. Kravis

Skilled Assistance With Estate Planning And Administration In Michigan, New Jersey And New York

At Kravis & Associates, PLLC, we provide estate planning and administration services to protect my clients’ legacies and futures. While our firm is based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, our attorney is also licensed and actively practices law in New York and New Jersey. For more than 15 years, we have provided skilled and responsive legal assistance across these three jurisdictions.

Our clients are from diverse backgrounds and economic levels, including business owners, middle- to high-income individuals and families with young children, who need clear guidance on securing their assets. Whether you are dealing with a complex estate in New York or need a simple will in Michigan, we bring our extensive, personalized experience to your unique situation. We believe in giving you the attention and thoroughness your future deserves.

Comprehensive Estate Planning Services

Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. It is an essential step for every individual and family seeking to protect their assets and ensure their wishes are honored. We offer flexible and customized estate planning services, which include:

  • Wills and trusts: We help draft legally sound wills and trusts to ensure your property passes according to your specific instructions.
  • Comprehensive estate planning: We review your current assets and goals to design a robust strategy that minimizes future complications, regardless of where your assets are located.
  • Powers of attorney: We establish documents that grant authority to a trusted person to make financial or medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself.
  • Conservatorship and guardianship: We provide legal support to establish these arrangements when an individual can no longer care for themselves or manage their finances.
  • Probate and estate administration: We guide families through the court process of settling a loved one’s estate following their death.
  • Foundational legal documents: We prepare the essential documents necessary to protect families and secure assets under the specific laws of Michigan, New York or New Jersey.

Whether you’re part of a young family just starting out or a business owner, we customize our approach to fit your specific financial needs and future goals.

Besides A Will Or Trust, What Other Essential Documents Does A Comprehensive Estate Plan Include?

A complete estate plan includes far more than just your last will or a trust. Other vital documents protect you and your loved ones while you are alive, in case you become incapacitated. These include:

  • Financial power of attorney: Designates who can manage your money and property if you become unable to do so yourself
  • Health care power of attorney: Names someone you trust to make critical medical decisions for you if you cannot communicate your wishes
  • Living will or advance directive: States your preferences regarding life-sustaining treatment clearly

We provide personalized guidance, ensuring you have every document you need to secure your and your family’s well-being.

How Does A Detailed Business Succession Plan Interact With A Personal Estate Plan?

For business owners, the succession plan and the personal estate plan must work together seamlessly. Your business is likely one of your most significant assets, so your personal plan must include instructions for its ownership and operation upon your death or incapacitation.

If these two plans conflict, it can cause severe financial and legal complications, leading to disputes and losses for your heirs. As an estate planning lawyer with extensive experience in business and commercial law, attorney Kravis understands how to integrate both plans. He will ensure that your business is protected and passes to the intended person without jeopardizing your family’s financial security.

Schedule A Free Consultation

Whether you are a business owner looking to protect your company or need help securing your family’s future with a comprehensive estate plan, we can help. We offer free consultations to discuss your needs and outline a sound strategy. We can personally address your concerns and develop a plan tailored to your goals and needs. Call Kravis & Associates, PLLC, at 248-929-5065 or contact my firm via the convenient online form to schedule your complimentary consultation.