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

Dedicated Legal Guidance for Wixom Families and Individuals

Protecting your life’s work, your family’s security, and your legacy shouldn't feel complicated or out of reach. For residents living and working in Wixom, Michigan, securing a stable future for your loved ones requires localized, elite legal counsel. Whether you are settled in a quiet residential neighborhood near Loon Lake, commuting through the busy Wixom Road commercial corridor, or enjoying an afternoon at the Wixom Habitat, your assets deserve custom-tailored protection under Michigan law.


Pascaris Law Firm, PLLC is a boutique estate planning and probate law firm serving clients throughout Wixom and Greater Oakland County. Our modern office is conveniently situated just an easy 10 to 15-minute drive (approximately 8 miles) east from downtown Wixom, right on the West Bloomfield and Farmington Hills border. We give you direct, one-on-one access to an experienced attorney who understands how to insulate your estate from court intervention, taxes, and family disputes.


Custom Estate Planning Solutions for Wixom, MI Families


Many people mistakenly believe that having a simple Last Will and Testament keeps their estate out of a public courtroom. In the state of Michigan, a will must pass through probate before assets can be officially distributed to beneficiaries. If you want to bypass the delays and costs of the judicial system, you need a proactive, multi-layered estate strategy.


Attorney Tom Pascaris specializes in drafting clear, robust legal frameworks designed strictly for your family dynamics and financial goals:


  • Revocable Living Trusts: The definitive foundation of modern asset management. A living trust keeps your estate completely private, distributes inheritance immediately to your heirs upon your passing, and completely bypasses the Oakland County Probate Court.


  • Lady Bird Deeds (Enhanced Life Estate Deeds): A uniquely powerful tool allowed in Michigan. This deed lets you retain control over your Wixom real estate during your lifetime, then automatically passes the property title to your chosen heirs upon your death—preventing probate while avoiding costly property tax uncapping pitfalls.


  • Durable Financial Powers of Attorney: This names a dependable agent to keep your household running smoothly, pay your mortgage, manage your taxes, and handle investments if you face a sudden illness or injury.


  • Medical Patient Advocate Designations: Ensuring your explicit healthcare instructions are respected. You designate a trusted voice to make tough medical choices alongside doctors if you become temporarily or permanently incapacitated.


Local Oakland County Probate and Estate Administration


If you have recently experienced the loss of a family member who lived in Wixom, you may find yourself carrying the heavy administrative burden of wrapping up their affairs. Navigating an active estate through the Oakland County Probate Court without legal help is deeply stressful, especially when balancing personal grief.


In Michigan, even an uncontested, basic probate administration takes a mandatory minimum of 5 to 7 months to satisfy public notices and creditor claims. If an estate includes real estate sales, business investments, or internal family disagreements, it can easily take over a year to settle.


As a dedicated Wixom probate attorney, Tom Pascaris guides personal representatives (executors) through every phase of court oversight:


  • Filing accurate opening petitions and securing letters of authority.
  • Compiling the mandatory inventory and formal valuation of estate assets.
  • Processing public legal notices to screen and settle valid creditor claims.
  • Resolving final tax obligations and handling title assignments for local property.
  • Properly closing out the estate file with the probate court.

Just a 10 to 15-Minute Drive From Wixom


You do not need to fight heavy downtown traffic or hire an expensive, impersonal firm to protect your assets. Our office is positioned intentionally for easy regional access along the 14 Mile Road corridor, offering plenty of free parking and a comfortable, secure environment.

Getting to our office from Wixom is a straightforward drive:


Step 1 (Approx. 0 Mins): Start out in Wixom heading south along Wixom Road or east via Grand River Avenue.


Step 2 (Approx. 5-10 Mins): Connect cleanly to the I-96 / I-696 East corridor or cross over along 12 Mile, 13 Mile, or 14 Mile Road.


Step 3 (Approx. 10-15 Mins): Arrive directly at 33505 West 14 Mile Road, Suite 60, Farmington Hills, MI 48331, located precisely on the 14 Mile Road border line serving West Bloomfield and Farmington Hills.


For clients with packed schedules or mobility limitations, we provide absolute modern convenience by offering secure, remote legal representation via telephone and private video consultations.


Schedule Your Consultation with Pascaris Law Firm, PLLC


Don't wait for a medical emergency or an unexpected life change to force your hand. Creating an estate plan or dealing with a probate matter is about taking control and providing total certainty for the people you love most. Speak directly with a local attorney who has over 16 years of proven experience helping Southeast Michigan families find real peace of mind.



Estate Planning

Crafting wills, trusts (including special needs and gun trusts), and powers of attorney to help Wixom families protect their assets and legacies.

Probate & Estate Administration

Guiding Wixom residents through Oakland County probate, estate settlement, and trust administration with efficiency and compassion.

Personal Injury

Representing Wixom clients injured in car accidents, slip and falls, or dog bites—fighting for compensation and peace of mind.

Why Choose Pascaris Law Firm, PLLC for Wixom Legal Needs?

Wixom clients choose Pascaris Law Firm, PLLC for our 16 years of Metro Detroit experience, boutique personal service, and proven results across estate planning and probate. You’re never a case number—every client gets individual attention and practical guidance, informed by real experience with Oakland County procedures and Wixom community concerns.

Convenient Support Close to Wixom

Our Farmington Hills office is just west of Farmington Road on 14 Mile, about a 8-mile drive north from Wixom’s city center. Many Wixom clients enjoy visiting our welcoming accessible office building, but we’re equally comfortable handling everything by phone or Zoom. For those who prefer, we can arrange local meetings in Wixom for signatures or consultations—whatever makes the process easiest for you.

Questions? Reach Out To Our Team Today.