How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Kent County, Michigan?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Kent County.
We found 13 estate law firms serving Kent County. Kent County is part of the Grand Rapids & West Michigan region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Kent County Probate Court.
Michigan allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Kent County without hiring an attorney. A probate attorney earns the fee when the estate is contested, includes a business or out-of-state real estate, has unclear or insolvent debts, or when beneficiaries disagree.
Probate attorney fees in Michigan are based on reasonable compensation — typically 2%MCL 700.3721 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 31, 2026 to 4%MCL 700.3721 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 31, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Kent County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Probate Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Grand Rapids & West Michigan Firms
Cunningham Dalman, P.C.
FirmHolland law firm serving West Michigan with estate planning, probate, trust administration, and elder law services in Ottawa and Allegan Counties.
Location
321 Settlers RoadHolland, MI 49423
Phone
(616) 392-1821
Service Area
3 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationElder LawMedicaid Planning
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Estate Planning Law Group
FirmGrand Rapids and Northville firm practicing exclusively in estate planning and estate administration -- no other areas of law. Handles will and trust drafting, powers of attorney, probate, and trust settlement for West Michigan and metro Detroit families. Veteran- and woman-led.
Location
4251 Cascade Road SEGrand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone
(616) 361-2432
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationElder Law
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Kimball & Wells, PLLC
FirmSmall practice based in Grand Rapids specializing exclusively in estate planning, probate, trust administration, guardianships, and conservatorships.
Location
2012 28th Street SE, Suite AGrand Rapids, MI 49508
Phone
(616) 317-8489
Service Area
6 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationGuardianshipConservatorshipTrust Administration
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Krupp Law Offices, P.C.
FirmOver 85 years of combined experience as Grand Rapids Probate and Estate Planning Attorneys. Represents clients in preparing wills and trusts and administering estates throughout West Michigan. Flat-rate/fixed-fee pricing for estate planning.
Location
161 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 404Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone
(616) 459-6636
Established
1970
Service Area
7 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills TrustsTrust Administration
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Kuiper Kraemer, PC
FirmHelping people in Grand Rapids with estate and probate matters for nearly 20 years, offering estate planning, probate guidance, and litigation services. Named Best Law Firm in West Michigan by Grand Rapids Magazine two consecutive years.
Location
6660 Old 28th Street SEGrand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone
(616) 537-1016
Established
2005
Service Area
3 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationProbate LitigationTrust Administration
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Peterson Paletta Balice, PLC
FirmGrand Rapids and Ionia firm serving Kent, Ionia, and Montcalm County probate courts. Handles probate estate administration and trust administration alongside will, trust, and incapacity-planning drafting. Part of a multi-practice firm covering real estate, business, and family law in West Michigan.
Location
5510 Cascade Road SEGrand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone
(616) 957-3540
Service Area
3 counties
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust Administration
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Firms from Neighboring Regions
These firms are based in other regions but serve Kent County.
Statewide Practices
These firms serve clients throughout Michigan.
Butzel Long
FirmLeading law firm established in 1854 providing expert estate planning and probate counsel throughout Michigan. Handles estate tax audits, fiduciary matters, probate litigation, and complex estates in excess of $100 million. Services include revocable living trusts, life insurance trusts, generation-skipping trusts, GRATs, charitable planning, and international estate plans.
Location
150 W Jefferson Avenue, Suite 100Detroit, MI 48226
Phone
(313) 225-7000
Established
1854
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationProbate LitigationTax PlanningCharitable Planning
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Foster Swift Collins & Smith, P.C.
FirmLansing-headquartered Michigan firm founded in 1902 with a Trusts and Estates practice spanning offices in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Holland, and Southfield. Handles estate and trust administration, probate, business succession, and estate tax planning.
Location
313 S Washington SquareLansing, MI 48933
Phone
(517) 371-8100
Established
1902
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationTax PlanningBusiness Succession
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Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
FirmLansing firm founded in 1883 with extensive experience drafting, establishing, and administering estate plans across Michigan from offices in Lansing, Detroit, and Grand Rapids. Attorneys handle all aspects of probate and trust administration. Member of the SCG Legal network.
Location
124 W Allegan Street, Suite 1000Lansing, MI 48933
Phone
(517) 482-5800
Established
1883
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationProbate LitigationTax Planning
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Keilen Law, PLC
FirmKalamazoo-based law firm with a Grand Rapids office serving clients throughout Michigan. Estate Planning & Probate practice covers asset protection planning alongside estate and trust litigation, business formation, and real estate work.
Location
141 E Michigan Avenue, Suite 602Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone
(269) 382-4818
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationProbate LitigationTrust AdministrationBusiness LawReal Estate
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Neumann Law Group
FirmRepresents clients in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Traverse City, and throughout Michigan with probate and estate planning matters. Over a century of combined experience helping individuals and families plan for their future.
Location
250 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 400Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone
(616) 717-5666
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills TrustsTrust Administration
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Thav, Ryke & Langan
FirmMichigan probate, estate planning, wills and trusts attorneys located in Southfield and Grand Rapids. 100% probate/estate-focused practice assisting with all areas of wills and trusts, estate planning, and probate law.
Location
24725 W 12 Mile Road, Suite 110Southfield, MI 48034
Phone
(248) 945-1111
Service Area
Statewide
Probate AdministrationEstate PlanningWills TrustsTrust AdministrationProbate Litigation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The Michigan self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
Michigan uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Kent County rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.
Probate Court
Kent County
180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 2500
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone:
616-632-5440Fax:
616-632-5430
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Counter: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Paper Filing Available
E-Filing Optional
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