ABOUT SHALANDA C. LEGGS, ESQ

Principal & Founder

Shalanda C. Leggs, Esq.

Shalanda Leggs, Esq. is Principal and Founder of The C. Smith Law Group, PLLC located in the Metropolitan Detroit area. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Eastern Michigan University and a Juris Doctor in Law from The University of Detroit School of Law.

Shalanda’s areas of primary practice include Probate (guardianship, conservatorship, estate administration) and Estate Planning and Business Law including business structure. She is a native Detroiter and possesses the hustle and drive that the city is known for.

Prior to becoming an attorney, she had a 20-year career in Finance and Accounting. Once she began practicing law it became obvious that many in the community were not as knowledgeable as to the benefits of having an estate plan nor of the correct way to administer the estate of a deceased person. To help educate the community, Shalanda often participates in seminars and informs about the benefits of creating an Estate Plan and avoiding the pitfalls of Probate Court. Her philosophy is “Everyone needs an Estate Plan”.

THE PROBATE MINUTE

By Shalanda C. Leggs, Esq.

Principal & Founder

Estate Administration

Probate

Is Estate Planning For You?

YES IT IS. Estate planning is a process that helps you manage your assets and your health care in the event of your death or incapacity. It can be a simple process or a complex one, depending on your needs.

In southern Michigan, there are many options for estate planning, including wills, trusts, and Powers of Attorney. You can tailor your estate plan to fit your needs, whether you're single, married, or have a family.

You can also choose how your assets will be distributed and who will make decisions on your behalf. Estate planning is an important process for everyone, regardless of age or asset level.

Benefits of Estate Planning

What are the benefits of estate planning?

Estate planning is a process that helps you to manage your property and affairs if you become incapacitated or die. It can also help to minimize the taxes and expenses that may be incurred by your estate.

There are many benefits to estate planning, including:

Protecting your assets from creditors and predators;

Ensuring that your property is distributed according to your wishes;

Minimizing the taxes and expenses that may be incurred by your estate;

And giving you peace of mind knowing that your affairs are in order.

Estate planning is an important part of financial planning, and it is essential to ensure that your wishes are carried out in the event of your death or incapacity.