About Berry Moorman PC — Estate Planning Detroit Michigan

Berry Moorman PC is an estate planning Detroit firm founded in 1926, operating from 535 Griswold Street in the Penobscot Building in downtown Detroit. The firm’s century-long reach extends across estate and succession planning, tax, labor and employment, immigration, and business transactional work. Wayne County residents can also browse additional options in the Detroit attorney directory.

The estate planning practice serves business owners, real estate investors, and families with multigenerational assets. Berry Moorman combines estate planning with business succession, mergers and acquisitions, and tax strategy under one roof.

What Clients Say

Reviews are brief but uniformly positive, with clients thanking the firm for handling legal matters effectively. The few published reviews emphasize the firm’s professionalism and long-standing Detroit reputation. Prospective clients should ask specifically about the team assigned to their matter given the firm’s breadth.

Estate Planning Detroit — Practice Areas & Services

• Wills, revocable trusts, and generation-skipping trusts for Michigan families
• Business succession planning and buy-sell agreements
• Wayne County probate administration and estate tax filings
• Tax planning, including federal and Michigan estate tax mitigation
• Charitable giving, donor-advised funds, and private foundation counsel

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Michigan have an estate tax?

Michigan does not impose its own estate or inheritance tax. However, federal estate tax still applies to estates above the current exemption, and Michigan residents with out-of-state property may face tax in other jurisdictions.

How long does probate take in Wayne County?

Uncontested Michigan probate typically runs 7 months to a year from the date of filing. Complex estates involving business interests, out-of-state property, or will contests regularly take longer.

Where is probate filed in Wayne County?

Probate is filed in the Wayne County Probate Court at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue. The court hears estate, guardianship, and conservatorship matters for Detroit residents.