Estates & Trusts
Estate Planning Attorney | Wills, Trusts & Probate | Troy, Michigan
Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. It is for anyone who wants to protect their family, control what happens to their assets, and avoid leaving their loved ones with unnecessary legal complications. A thoughtful estate plan can spare your family from costly probate proceedings, family disputes, and uncertainty — all while ensuring that your wishes are carried out exactly as you intended.
Mansour Legal provides comprehensive estate planning services to individuals and families throughout Troy, Sterling Heights, Warren, Bloomfield Hills, Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Macomb County, Oakland County, and Southeast Michigan.
Wills — The Foundation of Any Estate Plan
A Last Will and Testament is the cornerstone document of estate planning. It designates who receives your property, names a guardian for minor children, and appoints an executor to carry out your wishes. Without a valid will, Michigan's intestacy laws determine how your estate is distributed — which may not reflect your intentions.
At Mansour Legal, we draft clear, enforceable wills that reflect your specific circumstances and goals, whether you have a modest estate or significant assets.
Revocable Living Trusts
A revocable living trust allows you to transfer assets into a trust during your lifetime, avoid probate entirely, and maintain full control over your assets until you pass. Trusts are especially valuable for individuals with real estate, multiple accounts, or beneficiaries who may need ongoing financial management. They also provide privacy — unlike a will, a trust is not a public record.
We help clients determine whether a trust is right for their situation and, when appropriate, draft and fund trusts that accomplish their planning objectives.
Powers of Attorney & Patient Advocate Designations
Two of the most overlooked — and most important — estate planning documents are:
• Durable Financial Power of Attorney: authorizes a trusted person to manage your finances if you become incapacitated
• Patient Advocate Designation (Michigan's version of a healthcare proxy): designates who makes medical decisions on your behalf if you cannot
Without these documents, your family may need to go through a court-supervised guardianship or conservatorship proceeding to gain authority to help you — an expensive and emotionally taxing process that proper planning eliminates.
Probate Administration in Michigan
When a loved one passes away, their estate often must go through Michigan's probate process before assets can be distributed to heirs. Probate can be time-consuming and complex, especially when there are disputes, real estate, or creditor claims involved.
Mansour Legal guides families through formal and informal probate administration in Oakland County, Macomb County, and Wayne County. We help executors and personal representatives fulfill their duties properly and efficiently — and resolve disputes when they arise.
Trust Administration & Contested Estate Matters
When a trust or estate is being administered after a death, disagreements sometimes arise among beneficiaries, or questions emerge about the validity of documents or the conduct of a trustee. We handle trust administration disputes, will contests, undue influence claims, and breach of fiduciary duty matters.
Plan Today. Protect Tomorrow.
Estate planning is not something to put off. The right plan, created now, gives you peace of mind and protects the people who depend on you. At Mansour Legal, we make the process straightforward and approachable — walking you through every decision with honest guidance and personal attention.
Contact Mansour Legal to schedule a confidential estate planning consultation in Troy, Michigan.