Receive expert legal advice when confronted with an estate, will, trust, or beneficiary contest. Rely on us to aggressively advocate for your position in any contested probate matter. Receive reliable professional advice as we explain your legal obligations as a personal representative and make sure you transfer all assets without incurring personal liability.
If you are involved in a trust administration, we are here to help! We will provide informed professional advice to guide you through the legal process in an efficient and expedient manner to avoid personal liability. Contested or uncontested, we understand the complicated issues that often arise in guardianship matters.
If you are involved in a trust administration, we are here to help! We will provide informed professional advice to guide you through the legal process in an efficient and expedient manner to avoid personal liability. Contested or uncontested, we understand the complicated issues that often arise in guardianship matters.
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Mr. Patrick is a licensed Michigan lawyer with a focus in probate law. He has the legal counseling skills, experience, and dedication that your legal matter deserves. Whether you are looking for a probate attorney, an estate attorney or need legal advice when dealing with these emotional issues, trust our office to guide you through the process and deliver results.
At the Law Office of Dean E. Patrick, PLLC, we put our legal experience and skills together with our commitment to excellence in representing your rights. You can depend on our law firm's ability to listen to you and our talent for creative strategies. If you have questions on probate law, estate law, or other legal concerns, please contact us so we can discuss your current legal situation.
A revocable living trust - also known as an inter-vivos trust - is a useful estate planning mechanism for many reasons. In a previous post for this site, we explored a bit of the history and context surrounding Michigan's Estates and Protected individuals Code (EPIC). Will and trust contests can often cause estate administration to drag on - while pitting family members against each other.
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Bobbie Steele
Dec 14, 2021
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William H.
Dec 06, 2021
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Nicholas Domol
Oct 21, 2021
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Beverley Scott Burrus
Sep 21, 2021
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I would not recommend this him at all this has been the worst law firm that I have ever dealt with! it has taken over 2 years to settle an estate. They do not do nothing that they say the will do. Mr Franklin did try but I feel his hands were tied but even in the end end didn't do nothing that we were told that would happen!
Mar G.
Sep 18, 2021
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Melissa Story
Aug 28, 2021
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Young Cashmere
Aug 02, 2021
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After being robbed by an unrelated southfield MI law firm called panther law firm who collected $500 then disappeared without doing ANY work, they just went ghost and didn't answer calls or emails. We went looking for more reputable firms. Understandably our previous experience left us feeling extremely dejected. Especially the estate's personal representative who is simply trying to settle her father's small estate, is not in great health & who is on a fixed income.
After once again reaching out to multiple law firms who specialize in probate law to handle this matter, We finally received a return
After once again reaching out to multiple law firms who specialize in probate law to handle this matter, We finally received a return
Katherine M. Henry-Misiak
Aug 01, 2021
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I couldn't have asked for a better Attorney than Mr. Michael Franklin. He handled my Mother's Estate like a Pro. He was kind, courteous, understanding and timely. When I called, Mike was there, without fail, throughout this whole last year since July of 2020 up till now. If I have any other matters that need the expertise of a wonderful Attorney, I will, without a doubt, call on Michael Franklin. He made that clear to me too, which was just more reassurance that I chose the right person for the Job. I thank him and the Law Firm he works with for all their help, their professionalism and their understanding
Briarios
Aug 01, 2021
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I had contentious relatives in a complicated probate matter that involved real estate discovered after the death of my grandfather. It was a quagmire of probate laws that added more than one grey hair to my head. But Mr. Patrick's office sorted it out, got everyone to agree to what originally seemed a near impossible task and limited the filings in doing so. I feel like we got the best legal advice possible and the results were far better than anyone on "our side" had anticipated. Especially in COVID times, we expected this to drag on forever. But Mr. Patrick's office cleared every hurdle before
Todd Stallman
Jul 19, 2021
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Mr. Patrick and his office took over a probate matter mishandled by 2 prior attorneys. The mountain created previously seemed like an endless money pit with no expiration date on the conflagration. I couldn't be more pleased with the solutions they provided and the time frame they worked it out within. Professional and honest, they told us where we stood, they also told us where we had problems - which prior counsil had hedged on. The matter is done and these folks nailed everything down for us. The communication and updates were huge. And I never felt like another case in a stack. They always
Larry Biederman
May 01, 2021
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Dean Patrick is an excellent caring attorney. He knows how to efficiently and effectively work with a client. My wife hired him back in 2012 for an adult guardianship matter and has recently hired him again. Although I’m not his actual client, he also values my suggestions. He is sensitive, practical and very knowledgeable of the legal system generally and specifically for this area of Michigan. We totally recommend Dean!
Bill Patrick
Nov 02, 2020
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Logan Run
Sep 10, 2018
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Dean is a treasure. As I currently live out of state, I was unsure how to find a lawyer to help with my mother's estate. I read the reviews posted here and decided to try Dean. It was the best decision I've made. Dean is very timely, professional, and best of all, he is able to explain what needs to be done in layman terms. He will not nickle… and dime you. All expenses are listed upfront. He is easy to reach and responded to all of my inquiries quickly, whether by phone, email, or text. We will soon be closing probate and I can breath a sigh of relief. I recommend Mr. Dean Patrick for any
