– Trusted Estate Attorney Serving all of SW Michigan –
Keeping families out-of-court and out-of-conflict.
IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19,
LEGACY COUNSEL’S ATTORNEY AND STAFF ARE WORKING REMOTELY. WE ARE AVAILABLE TO
CONTINUE TO SERVE YOU VIA ZOOM VIDEOCONFERENCING.
What We Do
At Legacy Counsel, we take our responsibility to prepare families for whatever lies ahead very seriously. We believe that every family is unique and deserves an individualized estate plan designed especially for them.
Our key practice areas include:
Estate Planning
Estate planning plays a crucial role in creating plans for your personal and professional assets. Our experienced estate planning lawyer can help you navigate through the complex areas related to estate planning to develop an estate plan that aids in asset protection. If you have minor children, ask about our innovative Kids Protection Plan.
Probate & Trust Administration
Probate is a court process set in place to settle an estate after the owners’ passing. If the owner had a trust, settling the estate involves a non-court process controlled by the trust terms. Estate planning and administration go hand in hand to ensure the process is fair and beneficial. We can help resolve any claims against the estate and resolve asset distribution and other related issues.
Read What Our Happy Clients Are Saying!
“The experience was great! The step-by-step process greatly assisted us in getting our estate in order. What a relief to know that this will minimize the stress our children will not have to go through after we pass.”
Brenda R.
“Legacy Counsel services are Excellent! They worked with my family to develop a Wills and Trust Plan for me just before I left to go to college.”
Jonathon W.H.
“My experience with Legacy Counsel in settling my mom’s estate after her passing fully met my expectations and beyond. Communication was timely and complete. Fees were clearly defined up front and never changed. Attorney Braswell was compassionate and very easy to talk to. I highly recommend their services.”
Karen C.
“We worked with Gwendolyn Powell Braswell on legal matters after my father passed away. Gwendolyn was very helpful and guided us through the steps we needed to take in this difficult time. She was always very professional and quick to respond to any questions we had. We would highly recommend working with Gwendolyn for any legal needs!”
Lisl S.
Need Legal Help?
– Get in Touch with our Estate Planning Lawyer & Probate Attorney –
At Legacy Counsel, we provide legal advice and representation to deliver desired results and make the legal processes as hassle-free for you as possible. We understand the complex nature of estate planning and probate administration. Therefore, we provide legal solutions that are tailored to meet individual needs, circumstances, preferences, and goals.
With a client-centric approach at the heart of our practice, we prioritize our clients and take all necessary actions to safeguard their interests and legal rights. We also understand the stress of handling legal matters in courts, and therefore, aim to settle conflicts out of court as amicably as possible.
Whether you seek legal guidance, representation in court, estate planning advice, or help related to probate issues, you can rely on our experienced team for support and guidance at every step.
We handle matters related to wills and trusts, trust administration, probate administration, financial powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney/advance healthcare directives, living will, Kids Protection Plans, collection and management of insurance proceeds, decedent’s property appraisals, guidance for settling debts, and more. Contact Legal Counsel today to book your first consultation. We will answer all your questions and address all of your concerns.
Estate Planning for Families.
Who We Are
We seek to build lasting relationships. At Legacy Counsel, we see estate planning as the beginning of the relationship, rather than a one-time event. Signing your planning documents is when the relationship really begins. We stick with you to periodically review your plan and make sure that it adapts and grows with you and your family.
We are a team of passionate estate planning and probate experts geared towards building lasting relationships with our clients rather than simply providing the required services.
Our compassionate approach and out-of-the-box thinking allow us to create signing documents that align with your goals. After the signing of your planning documents, we aim to periodically review the plan to ensure it adapts and grows as you and your family do.
Gwendolyn Powell Braswell
Gwendolyn is an estate planning and probate attorney with over 25 years of hands-on experience in complex problem solving for clients. Following a proactive approach, she enjoys building relationships with her clients and strives to make a real difference in their lives through her practice.
She specializes and holds a Certificate in probate and estate planning issued by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
