Providing Estate Planning, Business Planning, and Real Estate Services
to clients in Michigan and Florida
Tasks an estate planning attorney can help with
Estate planning attorneys are experienced and licensed law professionals with a thorough understanding of the state and federal laws that affect how your estate will be inventoried, valued, dispersed, and taxed after your death.
An estate planning attorney can educate you about the probate process and assist you with the following tasks:
- Creating an individualized estate plan based on your specific needs
- Drafting a trust and/or a will
- Designating your beneficiaries
- Establishing a durable power of attorney to assist you with financial and personal matters if you are incapacitated
- Naming a patient advocate who can make medical and/or mental health decisions if you are incapacitated
- Naming a representative to implement your funeral wishes and final disposition of your remains
- Finding ways to reduce and avoid estate tax when possible
- Finding ways to avoid the probate court process
- Avoid the pitfalls of DIY estate planning
About sturm legal services
Niki M Sturm
Attorney at Law
P85075 (MI)/1033485 (FL)
Niki brings a unique vision to estate planning. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, she has extensive knowledge on the administration side of implementing clients' estate plans. She has an eye for details and takes pride in her work.
Niki graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from WMU-Thomas M. Cooley Law School and obtained a bachelor's degree in Legal Studies from Purdue Global University; graduating summa cum laude. She is currently admitted to practice law in Michigan and Florida.
She is also a registered representative with a National, independent broker-dealer and holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, and 63 securities registrations.
Niki lives in Oxford, Michigan, has three adult children, one granddaughter and too many pets. When not working, she enjoys going to the beach, gardening, and visiting with friends and family.
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