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Estate Planning

Our office is committed to helping Michigan individuals and families plan for their future. Our Estate planning process is designed to understand your unique situation and goals and create a plan to pass your wealth, wisdom and values to your loved ones in the most efficient way possible.

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Elder Law

Ledbetter.Law is an Elder Law practice focusing on the needs of Michigan seniors and their families. As a law firm, we understand that many seniors and their families need counseling to best understand their options to plan for and pay for long-term nursing home care.

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Special Needs Planning

We have experience serving families with a special needs loved one. Because of the complex rules that need to be met in order to take advantage of public benefits, providing for a loved one with special needs can be challenging.

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Asset Protection Planning

Asset protection planning is a part of counseling based estate planning. No matter how large or how modest, everyone has an estate and someone they want to leave it to—in a way that protects the beneficiary.

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Probate & Trust Administration

Probate attorney David Ledbetter assists executors providing valuable guidance during each phase of the probate process. Contact our office today to discuss your probate needs.

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Business Planning

Our firm helps establish businesses of all sizes, from limited liability companies to S Corporations and Partnerships. Our experience and expertise can help position your business for success on an ongoing basis.

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About

David G. Ledbetter practices in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, asset protection planning, and business planning. In addition to his Juris Doctor degree, he also holds a Masters of Law degree (LL.M.) in taxation. He has helped clients in protecting, enhancing, and transferring their family wealth for over 25 years. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan.

Mr. Ledbetter’s professional memberships include WealthCounsel, where he serves as the president of the Michigan Forum of WealthCounsel Attorneys; The Society of Financial Service Professionals, where he serves as president of the West Michigan Chapter; and the West Michigan Estate Planning Council.

Mr. Ledbetter is a frequent speaker for financial service professionals and their clients.

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