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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Kentwood Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Schnelker, Rassi & McConnell PLC

4.5
46 Reviews

  • Serving Kentwood, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Traditional legal representation of use to most businesses and their owners.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBanking Law, Breach of Contract, and 455 more

Andrew L. Rassi
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McDonald Pierangeli Macfarlane, PLLC

4.8
43 Reviews

  • Serving Kentwood, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers3 awards

  • Small Firm Feel. Big Firm Experience. We have the ability to handle the most complex cases without sacrificing personal service.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrial Practice, Construction Law Services, and 88 more

Richard Ward Szymanski
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Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C.

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  • Serving Kentwood, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers1 award

  • Established in 1984, Straub, Seaman & Allen provides quality representation for businesses and individuals throughout Michigan and Indiana. ​We pride ourselves on tailoring a... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Litigation, Tax Consulting, and 19 more

Colleen M. Cullitan
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Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation

4.5
42 Reviews

  • Serving Kentwood, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 15 lawyers2 awards

  • Effective Advocates • Trusted Counselors

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice in all State and Federal Courts, Trial and Appellate Practice, and 22 more

James M. Shade
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DeMent and Marquardt, P.L.C.

4.8
17 Reviews

  • Serving Kentwood, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • In 1994, Daniel DeMent and Michele Marquardt founded DeMent and Marquardt with one single goal in mind: Protecting clients' assets. Today, DeMent and Marquardt offers a wide range... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Trusts, and 10 more

  • Free Consultation

Michele C. Marquardt
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Thav, Ryke and Assoc.

4.9
33 Reviews

  • Serving Kentwood, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Lawyers who treat you like family in your time of need

  • Estate Planning LawyersDecedents Estates, Wills & Trusts, and 10 more

Jamie Ryke
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Schenk, Boncher & Rypma

4.7
2 Reviews

  • Serving Kentwood, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Schenk, Boncher & Rypma was established in 1978 and is a full service law firm serving clients in West Michigan and the Midwest.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Federal Practice, and 21 more

Curtis D. Rypma
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Wittman Legal Services

  • P.O. Box 888181, Kentwood, MI 49588

Brinks & Associates

  • 4641 N. Breton Ct. SE, Kentwood, MI 49508

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

In CA, is it legal for one co-owner on title to charge rent to the other co-owner who lives at the property?

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Answered by attorney Thomas Corcoran Phipps (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Thomas Corcoran Phipps
I don't know if it is illegal. If the one collecting the rent is paying expenses of the property from the other, it would be fair.
I don't know if it is illegal. If the one collecting the rent is paying expenses of the property from the other, it would be fair.

What rights do I have to my husband’s house?

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Answered by attorney Charles Richard Perry (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Charles R. Perry
You do not automatically have a life estate in the house. If your husband has a will, then the terms of the will dictate what happens to the house. The only exception to this is whether you have a community property interest in the property, due to contributions of community income to pay the mortgage, maintain the property, pay the taxes and insurance, et cetera. You will be entitled to a return of your community property instance. If your husband dies without a will, you are entitled to your community property interest, plus a share of your husband's separate property. The other shares will pass to your husband's issue. You and your husband should be meeting with an estate planning attorney, so that you are both clear as to what happens to your property when one or both of you pass away.
You do not automatically have a life estate in the house. If your husband has a will, then the terms of the will dictate what happens to the house. The only exception to this is whether you have a community property interest in the property, due to contributions of community income to pay the mortgage, maintain the property, pay the taxes and insurance, et cetera. You will be entitled to a return of your community property instance. If your husband dies without a will, you are entitled to your community property interest, plus a share of your husband's separate property. The other shares will pass to your husband's issue. You and your husband should be meeting with an estate planning attorney, so that you are both clear as to what happens to your property when one or both of you pass away.
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What can I do to revoke a mediation summary?

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Answered by attorney John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
I do not understand your situation, but would suggest you either take your attorney's advise or hire that attorney and engage another.
I do not understand your situation, but would suggest you either take your attorney's advise or hire that attorney and engage another.