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Compassionate Lawyers in Difficult TimesEstate Planning and Probate • Real Estate • Tax Law • Wrongful Death • SSDIEvery family will have a legal need at some time. It’s nice to know that most of your legal needs can be met at one law firm with friendly, professional service from experienced attorneys who value your business and understand your needs.The law firm of Steffel & Steffel has been helping the families of Battle Creek and nearby communities reach their legal goals for more than 30 years. Contact our office or call (269) 962-3545 for a free initial phone consultation. Learn why so many people have chosen our attorneys to help with their legal needs. We provide services in the following areas: Estate Planning and ProbateEstate planning is the process of preparing wills, trusts, and directives to ensure that your last wishes are carried out and your loved ones are cared for. There are a variety of estate planning tools to meet differing needs and goals: Funding a child’s education Care for a disabled elder parent Protecting assets from estate taxes and probate fees Transferring a business Establishing a charitable foundation Estate planning for cohabitating partners
Whatever your goals, we can help you with a properly prepared estate plan. Probate is the court process that includes collecting assets together, securing monies owed to the estate, paying debts and necessary taxes, and distributing property to heirs. State laws and procedures vary greatly, so, it is important to consult a firm with experience in this area of the law to ensure that probate is completed correctly. Contact our Battle Creek law office for a free initial phone consultation with an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. Real Estate Transactions and LitigationOur firm represents buyers and sellers in real estate transactions, handling closings, zoning variances, landlord-tenant matters, construction defect litigation, and title problems. Tax LawOur firm represents individuals with disputes with state and federal tax authorities. We have represented clients in litigation and appeals before the Michigan Tax Tribunal and in IRS administrative hearings and appeals. Wrongful Death ClaimsIf a loved one died in a fatal car accident, motorcycle crash, truck wreck, or any other event caused by the negligence or wrongful conduct of another, we understand that a lawsuit is the last thing you want to consider. However, a wrongful death claim could help your family obtain compensation for the financial losses and pain this accident has caused you. It can also hold the responsible party accountable for the harm they have caused. Please feel free to contact Steffel & Steffel for a free, confidential case evaluation by phone. Social Security Disability InsuranceIf you suffer from a physical or mental impairment that has prevented you from working for at least twelve months, you may be entitled to receive social security disability benefits. Most people who apply for SSDI are rejected initially, but that does not mean you don’t have a valid claim. Don’t give up on benefits to which you may be entitled. Contact Steffel & Steffel for help appealing a Social Security Disability claim denial. We have successfully represented people at all levels of the administrative claim process. The attorneys at Steffel & Steffel provide a wide range of legal services to residents and businesses in Battle Creek, Michigan, and surrounding communities in Calhoun County, Barry County, Eaton County, Branch County, Kalamazoo County, and Jackson County, including Marshall, Coldwater, Kalamazoo, Hastings, Bellevue, Eaton Rapids, and Albion.Law Office of Steffel & Steffel332 East Columbia Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49015 Telephone (269) 962-3545 • Fax (269) 964-8661 Map and Directions • E-Mail the Firm
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