Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Michigan Estate Planning & Business Attorney
Our firm is dedicated to providing personalized legal solutions for individuals, families, and businesses across Michigan. We prioritize building strong relationships by deeply understanding each client's unique goals and circumstances. With over 25 years of experience, we specialize in estate planning, elder law, and business succession planning, offering innovative strategies to secure clients' futures. Our holistic approach ensures comprehensive plans that address incapacity, asset protection, tax minimization, and legacy creation. We are committed to compassionate guidance through probate, Medicaid planning, and elder law challenges, helping clients navigate complex legal processes with clarity and confidence.As a member of WealthCounsel and a former Detroit Chapter President of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, we maintain industry-leading expertise. Our practice emphasizes proactive education, empowering clients to make informed decisions about their legal documents and long-term care. We pride ourselves on accessibility, fostering open communication to ensure clients fully understand their options and outcomes. By combining technical proficiency with personalized service, we aim to be a trusted partner in managing clients' most critical legal and financial matters.
Services
Estate Planning
Business Succession Planning
Elder Law
Probate Administration
Medicaid Planning
Trust Creation
Asset Protection
Guardianship Services
Tax Planning
Special Needs Planning
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized experience in Michigan estate planning and elder law
- Our personalized approach ensures plans reflect each client's unique family dynamics and goals
- We provide proactive strategies to avoid probate and minimize tax liabilities
- Our practice combines legal expertise with compassionate guidance through complex processes
- We maintain active involvement in professional organizations like WealthCounsel for ongoing education
Associations and certifications
- WealthCounsel
Services
Estate Planning
Marc H. Wander creates customized estate plans addressing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Our approach ensures asset protection, tax efficiency, and clear succession plans while respecting client wishes. Services include incapacity planning, minor child provisions, and legacy creation strategies tailored to Michigan residents.
Business Succession Planning
We develop comprehensive transition plans for business owners covering management changes, ownership transfers, valuation strategies, and tax considerations. Our services ensure operational continuity during leadership changes while protecting business assets and maintaining stakeholder interests through structured succession frameworks.
Elder Law
Specialized legal support for aging clients includes Medicaid planning, long-term care strategies, and asset protection. We help families navigate nursing home costs, government benefits eligibility, and healthcare decision-making while preserving family wealth through compliant elder law solutions.
Probate Administration
Our probate services guide personal representatives through Michigan's complex estate administration process. We assist with asset collection, debt settlement, tax filings, and distribution requirements while ensuring compliance with state-specific regulations and court procedures for both contested and uncontested estates.
Medicaid Planning
We provide strategic Medicaid eligibility planning including asset protection techniques, application assistance, and crisis intervention for nursing home care costs. Our approach preserves assets while meeting program requirements, helping families navigate Michigan's complex healthcare funding regulations with professional guidance.
People
Marc H. Wander
Attorney
Marc H. Wander has practiced Michigan estate planning and elder law since 1992. As a WealthCounsel member and former Society of Financial Service Professionals president, he creates personalized legal solutions focused on asset protection, succession planning, and legacy creation through comprehensive, client-centered strategies.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer for young families?
We create customized plans for young families including guardianship designations, trust structures to protect inheritances, and strategies to manage assets until children reach responsible ages.
How can business owners prepare for succession planning?
We develop tailored succession strategies considering management transitions, ownership transfers, tax implications, and operational continuity for both short-term and long-term business goals.
What Medicaid planning options exist for Michigan seniors?
Our services include crisis planning for immediate nursing home needs, pre-planning for future care, and application assistance while protecting assets from excessive long-term care costs.
Do you handle probate litigation cases?
Yes, we represent clients in Michigan probate disputes including will contests, trust challenges, guardianship proceedings, and claims involving undue influence or testamentary incapacity.
Can you help with pet protection planning?
We establish Michigan-compliant pet trusts and animal care arrangements to ensure your pets receive proper care and financial support if you become incapacitated or pass away.
What makes your elder law practice different?
Our elder law services combine Medicaid planning expertise with comprehensive asset protection strategies, focusing on maintaining client dignity while navigating complex healthcare and long-term care systems.
