Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Estate Planning Attorney in Midland, MI
Since 1986, Michael Mishic has provided comprehensive legal services to families and individuals in Midland, Michigan, and the surrounding Tri-Cities communities. With over 25 years of dedicated experience in estate planning, I specialize in creating tailored solutions that protect assets, ensure healthcare directives, and facilitate seamless wealth transfer. My practice focuses on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate administration, emphasizing clear communication, legal precision, and long-term client relationships.I prioritize understanding each client's unique needs to deliver practical strategies that align with their personal and financial goals. My commitment to excellence extends to guiding families through probate processes and special needs planning, ensuring peace of mind for both current and future generations. By maintaining deep knowledge of Michigan probate laws and evolving estate planning techniques, I help clients navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence and clarity.
Services
Trusts
Wills
Estate Planning
Powers of Attorney
Estate Administration
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of specialized estate planning experience in Midland, Michigan
- Our practice combines legal precision with personalized client relationships
- We provide comprehensive solutions including wills, trusts, and special needs planning
- Our team maintains deep knowledge of Michigan probate court procedures
- We focus on practical strategies that protect assets and honor client intentions
Services
Trusts
Trusts protect assets and avoid probate by transferring property directly to beneficiaries. Our firm creates irrevocable and revocable trusts tailored to family needs, ensuring privacy and efficient asset distribution. We specialize in family trusts that support education, special needs provisions, and multi-generational wealth preservation.
Wills
Wills establish your wishes for asset distribution and guardianship. We draft comprehensive wills that name personal representatives, designate guardians for minors, and create pour-over provisions to trusts. Our documents ensure compliance with Michigan law while protecting your family's future.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning combines wills, trusts, and healthcare directives to create complete solutions. We help clients protect assets, plan for incapacity, and ensure smooth transitions through durable powers of attorney and healthcare advocacy documents tailored to individual circumstances.
Powers of Attorney
Financial and healthcare powers of attorney prevent court intervention during incapacity. We create documents that authorize trusted agents to manage finances and medical decisions, following Michigan legal requirements while maintaining client autonomy and family protection.
Estate Administration
Estate administration handles asset distribution and debt settlement through probate court. With experience in Midland and surrounding counties, we guide personal representatives through inventory filings, tax returns, and final distributions while minimizing delays and legal complexities.
People
Michael Mishic
Attorney
Practicing law since 1986, Michael Mishic specializes in estate planning and probate law. He develops customized legal solutions while maintaining long-term client relationships. His approach combines technical expertise with compassionate guidance for families in Midland and surrounding communities.
Questions
What estate planning documents should every person have?
Essential documents include a will, financial power of attorney, and healthcare power of attorney to ensure asset distribution, financial management, and medical decision-making during incapacity.
Why should I create a living trust?
Living trusts avoid probate, maintain privacy, reduce court costs, and enable faster asset distribution while providing for incapacity management and special needs beneficiaries.
How does estate planning help special needs families?
Special needs trusts protect government benefits eligibility while providing supplemental care funds, ensuring long-term financial security for vulnerable family members without compromising public assistance programs.
What happens if I die without a will?
Michigan law determines asset distribution, appoints guardians for minors, and assigns estate representatives through probate court without personal input, potentially causing family conflicts and delays.
Why hire an estate attorney?
Attorneys ensure legal compliance, handle complex probate procedures, create enforceable documents, and provide tailored strategies that adapt to changing family dynamics and tax regulations.
How much does the first consultation cost?
Initial consultations are charged at standard rates but provide immediate value through personalized assessments and actionable estate planning recommendations based on individual circumstances.
