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                                  About Us

                                  Welcome to the Law Firm of Estate Planning Legal Services, P.C.

                          Our goal is to make estate planning easy to understand. Our attorneys help you decide and put in writing how you want to live and die, as well as teach you how you can hold on to your hard-earned money to ensure your loved ones receive the maximum inheritance.

                          With our affordable and easy-to-understand approach to legal services, estate planning is no longer a confusing, complicated process that is only the domain of the wealthy. No matter the size of your estate, we provide an entire plan designed for your individual needs.

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                          Estate Planning Legal Services, P.C. is based in metro Detroit, Michigan, with offices and attorneys throughout Michigan, as well as an additional office location in Colorado. Estate Planning Legal Services, PC is also affiliated with independent offices in Pennsylvania, Iowa, Wisconsin and Texas. We prepare comprehensive planning packages to manage and protect our clients’ assets for the benefit of family members and other beneficiaries. Our areas of expertise are probate, estate planning, business planning and tax planning. Some of the typical documents we prepare to meet clients’ needs for probate and estate planning are:​

                            * Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts

                            * Wills

                            * Durable Powers of Attorney for Financial Assets & Medical Issues

                            * Personal Property Allocations

                            * Asset Transfers

                            * Advanced Planning Documentation

                          Meet Our Staff

                          Meet Our Staff

                                Jeff Sharp

                                Attorney

                                Jeff Sharp is the managing partner at Estate Planning Legal Services, PC. He has been practicing law for over 25 years specializing in estate planning, business planning and special needs planning. Jeff attended Michigan State University receiving a Bachelor of Arts and received his law degree from the Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law). While at Detroit College of Law, Jeff served as Editor in Chief of the Journal of International Law and Practice and participated in Moot Court where he won the All-School Oral Advocacy Competition. An avid sports fan, Jeff has volunteered his time coaching his children in soccer and baseball.

                                Education

                                Juris Doctor - Detroit College of Law

                                Bachelor of Arts - Michigan State University

                                Paul Machesky, ESQ.

                                Attorney

                                Paul Machesky is the managing partner at Estate Planning Legal Services, PC. A Detroit native, he graduated from the University of Detroit with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, and received his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. In law school he was admitted to the Order of the Coif, meaning he was in the top 10 per cent of his graduating class. He was also an editor of the law review. He returned to Michigan in 1990, and practiced with several large Michigan firms before joining Estate Planning Legal Services in 2005. In addition to his legal practice, Paul was a part-time instructor at the University of Detroit.

                                Education

                                Law Degree, Washington University
                                Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Detroit

                                Robert E. Schreur

                                Attorney

                                Robert E. Schreur (Rick) is an attorney with more than 30 years of experience in estate planning, probate, elder law, and Medicaid planning. He works closely with individuals and families to develop thoughtful strategies that protect assets, preserve wealth, and provide peace of mind through life’s transitions. Rick is known for his practical approach and commitment to delivering clear, personalized guidance.

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                                A graduate of Calvin College, Rick earned his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School and is admitted to practice in all Michigan state courts. He resides in Zeeland, Michigan, with his wife and four children and has served as a board member and mentor for several nonprofit organizations.

                                Education

                                Juris Doctorate, Wayne State University
                                Bachelor of Arts, Calvin College

                                Rebecca McNulty

                                Attorney

                                Rebecca McNulty graduated from Wayne State University Law School. She has previously worked in elder law and is focused on Estate Planning and Elder Law.

                                Education

                                Wayne State University Law School

                                Kaitlyn Corr-Trogden

                                Attorney

                                Kaitlyn Corr-Trogden has been with the firm since 2022 and through that work has gained hands on and extensive experience in estate planning. She works closely with clients to design comprehensive estate plans crafted for their individual goals, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other essential estate planning documents.

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                                Before starting her estate planning work, Kaitlyn worked in Social Security disability law, guiding clients through some of the hardest times in their lives. She is dedicated to providing thoughtful, clear, and easy to understand guidance to help clients plan thoroughly and confidently for their futures.

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                                Kaitlyn earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from Wayne State University and her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School.

                                Education

                                Juris Doctor, Wayne State University Law School

                                Bachelor of Arts, Wayne State University

                                Zach Crabill

                                Attorney

                                Zachariah Crabill is an attorney with Estate Planning Legal Services, P.C., serving clients from the firm’s Colorado office. He works with individuals and families to create comprehensive estate plans that help protect their assets, organize their affairs, and ensure their wishes are clearly documented.

                                Zach guides clients through the planning process in a clear and straightforward manner so they can feel confident their plans are properly in place. Outside of the office, Zach enjoys spending time with his wife and children and being involved in his community

                          Estate Planning Legal Services, PC is also affiliated with independent attorneys who maintain their own practices located in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Iowa and Texas, who can meet client needs as well.

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