The notices on this page are required and important. They define what this website is, what it is not, and what your visit does and does not establish between you and the firm. Please read them before using the site or contacting us.
1. Attorney advertising notice
This website is attorney advertising under Michigan's rules governing attorney advertising and solicitation. The information on this site is presented for general informational purposes about Michigan Trust & Estate Planning, PLLC and the legal services we offer. Past results described or implied on this site, including any testimonials or descriptions of representative matters, are based on the specific facts and circumstances of those matters and do not guarantee or predict similar outcomes in any other matter. The selection of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertising.
2. No legal advice
The content on this website is general information only. It is not legal advice and is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a qualified attorney with knowledge of your specific facts and the applicable law. Estate, probate, family, tax, bankruptcy, and business law are highly fact-dependent; what is right for one client can be exactly wrong for another. Statutes, court rules, and case law also change. Do not rely on the information on this website to make legal decisions, take or refrain from any action, or evaluate your rights or obligations. If you need advice for your specific situation, please contact us or another qualified attorney directly.
3. No attorney-client relationship
Viewing this website, calling our firm, sending us an email, completing a contact form, or otherwise communicating with us through this site does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship between you and Michigan Trust & Estate Planning, PLLC or any of its attorneys. An attorney-client relationship is established only after:
- We have met with you, conducted a conflict-of-interest check, and confirmed that we are willing and able to represent you; and
- You and the firm have signed a written engagement letter that defines the scope of the representation, the fee, and the responsibilities of each party.
Until both of those steps are completed, we are not your lawyers, and you should not rely on us for legal advice or representation.
4. Confidentiality of submissions
Information you submit through forms on this website, by email, or by voicemail before an engagement letter is signed is not protected by attorney-client privilege. We treat such information as confidential under our internal standards and will use it only to evaluate whether we can be of help, but the formal protections that apply to client communications do not yet apply. If your matter is urgent or sensitive, please call us so we can route it appropriately.
5. Jurisdiction
Daniel Benson is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan. The firm represents clients in Michigan courts and on matters governed by Michigan law and applicable federal law (including federal tax and bankruptcy matters within the firm's scope). We do not provide advice on the law of states other than Michigan, and we do not represent ourselves as authorized to practice in any jurisdiction in which our attorneys are not admitted. Where a matter involves the law or courts of another state, we will, when appropriate, associate or co-counsel with attorneys licensed in that jurisdiction. Nothing on this site is intended as a solicitation for representation in any jurisdiction in which doing so would violate that jurisdiction's rules.
6. Third-party content and links
This website may contain links to, or excerpts from, materials produced by third parties (for example, court rules, statutes, news articles, calculators, or other reference resources). Those materials are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse the third parties or their content, and we are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or current status of information on any third-party site. When you leave this site, the privacy and content policies of the destination site will apply.
7. Testimonials and case examples
Any testimonials, reviews, or descriptions of past matters presented on this website reflect the experiences of the individuals who provided them and the specific facts of those matters. They are not, and should not be treated as, predictions or guarantees of any particular result in your case. Outcomes in legal matters depend on a wide range of variables, many of which are outside the control of any attorney.
8. Trademarks and copyright
All content on this website, including text, graphics, layout, logos, and the selection and arrangement of materials, is owned by Michigan Trust & Estate Planning, PLLC or its licensors and is protected by United States copyright, trademark, and other intellectual-property law. You may view and print pages from this site for your personal, non-commercial reference. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication, requires our prior written consent. Trademarks, service marks, or trade names of third parties referenced on this site (for example, links to courts, bar associations, or referenced statutes) are the property of their respective owners and are used only for identification.
9. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Michigan Trust & Estate Planning, PLLC and its attorneys, employees, and agents disclaim all warranties, express or implied, regarding the content of this website, including any warranty of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Use of this website is at your own risk. We will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your access to, use of, or inability to use this website or any of its content.
10. Bankruptcy disclosure
To the extent the firm provides bankruptcy-related services, we are required by federal law to make the following disclosure: "We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code." Whether bankruptcy is the right tool for any particular client depends on facts that we evaluate together; we will tell you honestly if it is not, and we will not file a petition you do not understand and authorize.
11. Questions about this disclaimer
If anything in this disclaimer is unclear or you have questions about how it applies to a particular situation, please contact us before relying on the site:
Michigan Trust & Estate Planning, PLLC
2145 University Park Dr, Suite 380
Okemos, MI 48864
Phone: (517) 908-3203
Email: info@michigantrustandestate.com
Please also review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through this website.