I am Tracy Thompson. I do all of the estate planning in the firm. Some attorneys think estate planning is boring, boring, boring. Not me. This is one of the most challenging and rewarding areas of my practice. I truly enjoy sitting down with people and discussing the inevitable: death! No one wants to leave a mess behind for their children or loved ones, but too many people do from lack of planning, procrastination, or just plain reluctance to admit our own mortality. Come see me and I will quickly put you at ease, explain your options, and craft a will or trust-based estate plan that will accomplish your goals in the most effective manner. And maybe even save some taxes. You will leave my office with peace of mind and a sigh of relief that you finally got this taken care of.
When choosing an attorney to help you plan your estate, it is critical to pick someone with sufficient knowledge and experience to get the job done right the first time. I have been counseling families and individuals in West Michigan since 1994. I have drafted almost seven hundred wills and trusts. I keep up to date on the law through my memberships in the State Bar of Michigan's Probate and Estate Planning Section, the American Bar Association's Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. I attend continuing education seminars regularly. I read several internet list servs comprised of attorneys who specialize in estate planning. In other words, I know this stuff.
• Living Trusts
• Wills
• Financial/Legal Powers of Attorney
• Will Contests
• Second Marriages
Call for an appointment in Ludington at (231) 843-8579, in Baldwin at (231) 745-4739 or email me at tracy.thompson@thompsonglanville.com
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
Search the following recommended resources and web sites for helpful information:
FIRM RESOURCES
What is the Fee for an Estate Plan and What Will It Include?
Estate Plan Worksheet - Single Person
Estate Plan Worksheet - Married Couple
LOCAL RESOURCES
*TT&G offers this listing of local resources for reference purposes only. The listing does not constitute an endorsement, referral, or statement of qualifications by TT&G.
Accountants
Financial Planners
Funeral Homes
Insurance Agents
WEB SITES
Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral (ADEAR) Center
A service of the National Institute on Aging. Publication - Legal and
Financial Planning with People with Alzheimer's Disease
American Bar Association - Estate Planning
Estate Planning - frequently asked questions, glossary of terms,
non-probate property, why have a will?
American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging for
the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Publication - Legal Guide for the Seriously Ill - Seven Key Steps
To Get Your Affairs In Order.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
General information.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Publication - Finding Your Way: Talking About End-Of-Life
Treatment Decisions - importance of having written directives.
American Hospital Association
Publication - Put It In Writing, a Q&A on advance directives.
Caring Connections
Brochures and layperson guides to advance care planning.
Publications -
Are You Traveling Without A Map?
Communicating End Of Life Wishes (planning for long-
term care)
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
A professional organization dedicated to improving the quality
of legal services provided to seniors and people with special
needs.
National Institute on Aging
Publication - Getting Your Affairs In Order