Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning

The law firm of Bassey and Selesko is widely known for its estate planning experience and expertise. The firm's traditional strength has been in estate planning for individuals who are likely to have taxable estates. The estates may involve tax-oriented living trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts and a variety of sophisticated, multi-level family (and family business) financial planning tools. We provide the complete range of estate planning techniques, including powers of attorney, irrevocable trusts, charitable gift and charitable trust arrangements, and family limited partnerships, as well as transfer and succession arrangements for substantial business and partnership interests.

In addition, the firm has leveraged its experience with large estates to create a system for cost-effectively planning for smaller estates. Our attorneys also provide estate planning for non-traditional families, such as those with children from prior marriages.

At Bassey and Selesko we maintain a significant practice in post-death trust administration as well as post-death estate planning and probate work. Although proper lifetime planning is always the best course, tax savings and other benefits can often be accomplished by prompt action following death.

In the event litigation becomes necessary, our litigation attorneys work closely with our planning lawyers to handle a wide variety of probate and trust litigation. Where appropriate, we are committed to cost reduction through alternative dispute resolution.

For legal guidance concerning wills, trusts and estate planning in Michigan, you may call (248) 355-5000 to arrange a consultation.