Northville Estate Planning and Probate Attorney | Pascaris Law Firm, PLLC

Helping Northville Families Protect Their Legacies

Protecting your hard-earned assets, your family’s financial stability, and your long-term legacy should never be left to chance. For families living and working in Northville, Michigan, creating a legally sound plan requires specialized legal counsel who understands the local community. Whether you own a historic home in downtown Northville, live in a quiet neighborhood near Ford Field Park, or run a local business along the Center Street corridor, your estate requires custom-tailored protection under Michigan law.


Pascaris Law Firm, PLLC is a premium estate planning and probate law firm serving clients throughout Northville, including both the Wayne County and Oakland County portions of the community. Our modern office is situated just an easy 15-minute drive from Northville, positioned right on the Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield border. We give you direct, one-on-one access to an experienced attorney who knows exactly how to insulate your estate from court interference, heavy taxes, and stressful family conflicts.


Tailored Estate Planning for Northville, MI Families Across Wayne & Oakland Counties


Because Northville sits uniquely on the county line, local residents need an attorney who is deeply familiar with the nuances of both the Wayne County and Oakland County probate systems. Many people mistakenly assume that having a Last Will and Testament allows their estate to bypass a public courtroom. In Michigan, a will must actually go through probate court before assets can be officially cleared and transferred to your heirs. To avoid court delays completely, you need a proactive, multi-layered estate strategy.


Attorney Tom Pascaris specializes in designing robust legal plans customized for your specific family dynamics and financial objectives:


  • Revocable Living Trusts: The core foundation of modern wealth protection. A living trust allows your estate to remain entirely private, ensures your inheritance is distributed directly to your loved ones without delay, and completely avoids the costs and headaches of the probate court.


  • Lady Bird Deeds (Enhanced Life Estate Deeds): A powerful, specialized tool utilized in Michigan. This deed allows you to retain total control and ownership of your Northville home during your lifetime, then automatically shifts the property title to your designated beneficiaries upon your death—preventing probate court while shielding your family from costly real estate tax uncapping rules.


  • Durable Financial Powers of Attorney: This designates a dependable agent to keep your household running smoothly, pay bills, manage your mortgage, and oversee your business investments if you ever face a sudden medical crisis or incapacity.


  • Medical Patient Advocate Designations: Ensuring your explicit healthcare wishes are respected by doctors. You appoint a trusted loved one to make critical medical decisions on your behalf if you are temporarily or permanently unable to speak for yourself.


Compassionate Probate & Estate Administration Services


If you have recently lost a loved one who resided in Northville, you may be facing the confusing legal burden of managing their final affairs. Navigating an active estate through the probate courts without professional legal help can be exhausting, especially while coping with personal grief.


In Michigan, even a completely uncontested, standard probate administration takes a mandatory minimum of 5 to 7 months to process public creditor claims and court notifications. If the estate involves real estate sales, complex business assets, or internal family disputes, the legal process can easily stretch beyond a year.

As a dedicated Northville probate attorney, Tom Pascaris handles the legal heavy lifting for personal representatives (executors), providing clear guidance through every court milestone:


  • Filing precise initial opening petitions and securing your official Letters of Authority.
  • Creating the court-mandated inventory and official valuation of all estate assets.
  • Publishing mandatory public legal notices to screen and settle valid creditor debts.
  • Managing final estate tax obligations and transferring local real estate titles.
  • Orderly distributing inheritances and formally closing out the court estate file.


A Convenient 15-Minute Drive From Northville


You do not need to deal with heavy downtown traffic or hire an expensive, distant law firm to secure elite legal protection. Our office is intentionally situated for quick regional access along the 14 Mile Road corridor, offering an accessible location, plenty of free parking, and a secure environment.


Getting to our office from the Northville area is a direct, straightforward drive:


Step 1 (Approx. 0 Mins): Start in Northville, heading out past the historic downtown or Northville Downs area.


Step 2 (Approx. 5-10 Mins): Head north directly up Farmington Road, or hop onto Seven Mile Road to connect up toward the I-275 / I-696 corridor.


Step 3 (Approx. 15 Mins): Arrive directly at 33505 West 14 Mile Road, Suite 60, Farmington Hills, MI 48331. Our office sits right on the 14 Mile Road border line serving Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield.



Schedule Your Free Consultation with Pascaris Law Firm, PLLC


Do not wait for an unexpected medical emergency or a sudden life event to catch your family off guard. Building a defensive estate plan or handling a complex probate matter is about taking control and providing total certainty for the people you love most.


Speak directly with a local lawyer who has over 16 years of proven experience helping Southeast Michigan families find true peace of mind.




Estate Planning

Wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, special needs and gun trusts, powers of attorney, and more—tailored for Northville families and individuals.

Probate & Estate Administration

Experience with both Oakland and Wayne County probate courts means your case is in knowledgeable hands, regardless of which side of Northville you call home.

Personal Injury

Local advocacy for Northville clients after car accidents, falls, and animal attacks—helping you pursue fair compensation for your injuries.

Why Northville Clients Choose Us

Northville residents expect high standards—so do we. As a boutique firm, Pascaris Law Firm, PLLC delivers personal attention, flexible solutions, and a proactive approach to complex estate and probate matters. We’ve helped Northville clients with business succession, legacy planning, and high-value estates, always providing discretion and tailored service. Whether you need foundational planning or sophisticated trust work, you get the benefit of 16+ years’ experience and a commitment to your goals.

Convenience for Northville Clients

Our office is less than 10 miles from Northville—easily reached for in-person meetings.

Questions? Reach Out To Our Team Today.