Estate Planning & Probate Matters
      
     Protect your family, avoid probate
                                        and gain peace of mind
 

 

Karen L. Stewart
Attorney and Counselor

Personal Biography

Areas of Concentration
Estate planning, trust and estate administration and probate matters; decedent's estates, guardianship, conservatorship.

Education
B.B.A. Eastern Michigan University
M.B.A. Wayne State University
J.D. Wayne State University

Professional Certifications
Licensed to Practice Law
Certified Public Accountant

Professional Organizations
State Bar of Michigan
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
National Association of Career Women (NACW)
Motor City Connect
Novi Chamber of Commerce

Accomplishments
Membership Chair, NACW 1999-2000
President, Business Network International (BNI), Northville Chapter 2000-2001 & 2003
Author, "The Ins and Outs of Probate" Detroit Metropolitan Woman's     Magazine, June 1997
Career Woman of the Year, NACW 1998
Mentor of the Year, NACW 2000

Profiles
LinkedIn
Social Harbor Personal
Social Harbor Company
About Us Personal
About Us Company

Karen L. Stewart is an attorney specializing in estate planning and probate matters with over 17 years experience.  She works diligently with families to prepare a custom estate plan that meets each family's goals, avoids probate and minimizes estate taxes.

There are four basic documents in an estate plan:

 

However, your individual needs may require more or less planning, or that other documents be prepared in addition to these basic documents.

Karen L. Stewart educates clients on how to avoid probate or probate an existing will and assists them in creating a will, setting up a trust and choosing an executor and other agents.

Because she is a CPA, Ms. Stewart can also advise you as a tax attorney on trust accountings, estate tax returns and minimizing or eliminating estate taxes.

Notice to Seniors:

Novi Senior Center - From 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on the Second Monday of every month, Ms. Stewart holds FREE 30 minute, no obligation consultations with seniors.  Sign-up by visiting the Novi Senior Center, located at 25075 Meadowbrook Road, or calling (248) 347-0414.  

Northville Community Senior Center - From 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. on the Third Wednesday of every month, Ms. Stewart holds FREE 30 minute, no obligation consultations with seniors at the Northville Community Senior Center, located at 303 W. Main Street.  Sign-up by visiting the center or calling 248-349-4140.

The free consultations at the senior centers are not limited to residents of Novi and Northville.  Additional free consultations provided by Ms. Stewart at her office on an appointment basis.

Please print and complete estate plan questionnaire before consultation. 

Articles written about Karen L. Stewart

8A Novi News-Thursday, September 18, 2003
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Women in the Know 2004
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Karen L. Stewart, Attorney and Counselor
28175 Haggerty Road (Map), Novi, MI  48377 OR
39111 West Six Mile Road (Map), Livonia, MI 48152
Phone: 248.735.0900, Fax: 248.735.1109

Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM , Evenings by Appointment

 

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