What We Do

Services

Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Our practice focuses on estate planning. We believe estate planning is a process, not just a set of legal documents

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ProActive Elder Law and Asset Protection

ProActive Elder Law and Asset Protection

Life Care Planning is a way to respond to the long-term care challenges created by a long life, long-term illness, or a disability A Life Care Plan spells out how the team at LifeFocus Planning® will help you get the best possible care for yourself or a loved one in the least restrictive environment.

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Estate Administration

Estate Administration

Our trust and estate administration services help to ease administration at your death or disability for your loved ones counsel, settle, and administer your estate plan with the family according to your wishes.

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Advanced-Estate-Planning

Advanced Estate Planning

With the ever changing legal and tax environment it can be difficult to know when advanced estate planning is needed  wealtadvanced estate planning, but that is not correct. There are many reasons, other than great wealth, that might require advanced planning.

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About Us

Welcome to LifeFocus Planning

Matthew A. Ferri, J.D., M.B.A., is the Founder and Principal of Life Focus Planning, a Michigan based estate planning law firm. He is an estate planning attorney with offices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Shelby Township, Michigan.
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Control Your Estate

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How We Can Help

We’re Here to Assist You Throughout
All Phases of Your Life

Individuals

Individuals

Newlyweds

Newlyweds

Young Families

Young Families

Empty Nesters

Empty Nesters

Retirees

Retirees

Caregivers

Caregivers

Our Team

Meet Our Attorneys

Matthew Ferri

Matthew Ferri

Principal Owner
Counsellor and Attorney

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Andrea Baade

Andrea Baade

Counsellor and
Attorney

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What Makes Us Different

Your peace of mind is our passion. We believe that the traditional law firm model is broken. We believe that selling with fear and pressure is not how lawyers should be delivering legal services, and Estate Planning Lawyers are some of the worst culprits. This isn’t a “Dollars for Documents” proposition. Forget billable hours, we hate them as much as you do.

Specialized Practice

Specialized Practice

We don’t just dabble, we focus primarily on Estate Planning and Elder Law. This isn’t just another practice area, this is all we do.
No Surprise Fees

No Surprise Fees

From our initial complimentary consultation to the design of your plan, we share with you in advance what you’ll invest in creating your plan. There won’t be any surprise invoices or unexpected charges.
Relationship Focus

Relationship Focus

You and your family matter to us. We do not treat this as another transaction. We have built our practice around being here for you. We have even created a client maintenance program to keep you and your plans up to date as time goes on.

Our Testimonials

What People Say About Us

Matt Ferri is a wonderful Attorney! He was very professional and makes you feel like family! The prices are good. Whether I call or send an email, Matt gets back very quickly. I would highly recommend him and his firm. I feel Matt is one of the best attorneys around.

Debbie Robinson

Matt has done a complete estate package for me including a Trust, a Will, a Power of Attorney, and instructions. I have been very pleased with his services and his thurogh coverage on all aspects of a Trust. The pricing was very reasonable and I like the fact that Matt has a yearly follow-up plan in place so the Trust will always be up to date. I would recommend Matt to anyone looking to protect their assets and to assure your property goes to who you want.

Al Phillips

Matt Ferri has been a huge help for my small business and my family trust. He helps make it easy to understand and follows up regularly to make sure our trust is always up-to-date. Highly recommended.

Brenda Loveday

We Have Legal Solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

I am married, doesn’t my spouse automatically inherit all my property and assets without Probate?
No, without a proper estate plan, your assets will go to Probate and your spouse will only receive a portion of your estate. Your spouse may be required to share the majority of her possible inheritance with your children, siblings, and even your parents; not to mention the IRS and creditors.
Will my adult children’s doctor allow me to participate in decisions if they are still on my health insurance?
No. Your health insurance may cover your children until age 26, but at age 18 doctors will not disclose any medical information to you about your children, nor allow you to participate in any medical decisions without a health care power of attorney and HIPAA release form.
Is the inheritance I give my children in my last will protected from creditors and divorce?
No, the inheritance you leave your children in a will receives no special protection from their creditors or if they divorce. It can all be lost. Only a living trust can provide creditor and divorce protection for your children and grandchildren.
Is it true that leaving someone an inheritance the wrong way can actually be bad for them?
Yes, in some cases it can be harmful. Children with special needs, college age children, and the elderly can be harmed by an inheritance. They can lose disability benefits, college scholarships, or Medicaid. A sudden financial windfall can trigger a divorce, or cause relapses for alcoholics, and for gambling and drug addicts.

Our Blog

Estate Planning Articles

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Finding an Attorney You Can Trust for Estate Planning
By Matthew A. Ferri, Esq. What do you need to know before finding an attorney for estate planning? We’ll cover the basics here. Estate planning secures your family’s future and ensures your wishes are met when you’re no longer able to make decisions for yourself. While many people think of estate planning in terms of wills […]
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Naming Beneficiaries: Your Guide to Securing Your Legacy
By Matthew A. Ferri, Esq. Beneficiaries are individuals, organizations, or entities whom you designate to receive your assets or benefits upon your passing. They can include family members, friends, charities, or even trusts and business entities. Properly naming each beneficiary is essential in ensuring that your legacy is managed and distributed according to your preferences. In […]
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Choosing the Right Personal Representative for Your Will
By Matthew A. Ferri, Esq. A will ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. An often overlooked but critical decision is selecting the right Personal Representative. Your Personal Representative is responsible for administering your estate, handling financial matters, and ensuring your instructions are followed. In this article, we’ll explore the […]
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The Role of a Power of Attorney in Estate Planning
By Matthew A. Ferri, Esq. Estate planning is not only about distributing your assets at death. It also involves safeguarding your interests during your lifetime, particularly if unforeseen circumstances render you unable to make decisions on your own. A Power of Attorney (POA) grants someone you trust the authority to act on your behalf in various […]
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Locations

Bloomfield Hills Office

Bloomfield Hills Office

location

6001 N. Adams Road, Suite 135
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304

phone-call
(248) 409-0256

 

fax

(248) 856-3889

Shelby Township Office

Shelby Township Office

location

48707 Van Dyke Avenue
Shelby Township, Michigan 48317

phone-call
(586) 254-9200

 

fax

(586) 731-2320

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