Our philosophy emphasizes that Estate planning is more than just documents, it is a process. And that’s why we have developed our unique client-centered counseling and ongoing education called LifeFocus Planning™, which is a Three Step Strategy™ to achieve an estate plan that works.
We call it LifeFocus Planning™ because we continually focus and develop your plan throughout all stages of your life from healthy, to disability, to death. Together, we strive to keep your plan updated as your life and the law changes.
Our office believes in counseling oriented estate plans that work for you and your family.
Our Plans:
We do not fit everyone into the same standard “off the shelf” documents.
We then work with your family, your helpers, and your beneficiaries to train them on what to expect upon your disability or death. We create an environment of continued cooperation with you, your family, and your team of trusted advisors. Doing this, we stick with your family to make sure they have the proper assistance and caring helpers during these difficult times.
Using our unique Three-Step Strategy™ we are able to make sure that your plan works and meets your definition of estate planning.
Matt was referred to me for an update to my Will and Trust I could not be happier.... read moreMatt was referred to me for an update to my Will and Trust I could not be happier. Matt is very knowledgeable and his follow up is excellent. He and his staff were very personable I look forward to working with the team as we go forward. read less
Matthew has done a complete estate package for us including a Trust, a Will, a Power of Attorney. Matt's process... read moreMatthew has done a complete estate package for us including a Trust, a Will, a Power of Attorney. Matt's process is seamless & he is always ready to answer any question in a way you can understand.
We are very pleased with his services and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Matthew & his staff are very organized with every part of the process. We received everything we wanted in a timely fashion. Also loved the Red Binders with everything in its proper place. He is a very professional lawyer that actually takes the time to listen. He makes you feel like you are part of his family. Rick & Michelle Gaereminck read less
Highly recommend. Attorney Ferri is knowledgeable, compassionate and fair. I highly recommend him for all your estate planning and family... read moreHighly recommend. Attorney Ferri is knowledgeable, compassionate and fair. I highly recommend him for all your estate planning and family law issues. read less
I have worked with Matt for many years professionally, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. His estate planning... read moreI have worked with Matt for many years professionally, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. His estate planning process is the best in the business while his work is professional, detailed, and of the highest legal quality. It is not possible to go wrong with Matt as you and your family will be well cared for. read less
Excellent Trust and Estate Planning I hired Matt to write our living trusts for both my wife and I. We're not spring chickens anymore. We... read moreI hired Matt to write our living trusts for both my wife and I. We're not spring chickens anymore. We needed to establish these necessary documents if unfortunate tragedy struck such as COVID-19. Matt has a very detailed process. His proven business workflow covers all aspects of estate planning. There is much self reflection when answering these end-of-life questions. Matt makes it personal and thus comforting to complete this process. After these documents are established there is much follow through executing these new trusts. Matt performs his due diligence to make sure all the i's are dotted and t's are crossed after the fact. I would strongly recommend Matt if you are looking for solid estate planning for yourself or a family member. read less
Professional, Knowledgeable and Sensitive to my Situation I found Matt to be very easy to work with. It was evident that he knew the in's and out's... read moreI found Matt to be very easy to work with. It was evident that he knew the in's and out's of Wills and Trusts. He made recommendations to ensure I knew my options and explained the tax consequences of my decisions. I was very comfortable working with Matt and would recommend him with confidence. read less
Matthew was quite helpful in updating my trust and ensuring it met my needs for the current... read moreMatthew was quite helpful in updating my trust and ensuring it met my needs for the current environment. He was flexible and accommodating with his time and provided good advice on various issues. read less
Matt was referred to my husband an I from our accountant. He was very helpful in updating our... read moreMatt was referred to my husband an I from our accountant. He was very helpful in updating our family trust. read less
Matt, Karen, and Andrea are very easy to work with. They are always ready to answer any questions and... read moreMatt, Karen, and Andrea are very easy to work with. They are always ready to answer any questions and do so in a way you can understand. I would highly recommend Matt and his firm for any estate planning you may have. read less
Matt Ferri has been a huge help for my small business and my family trust. He helps make it... read moreMatt 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. read less
Matt, Karen, and Andrea are very easy to work with. They are always ready to answer any questions and... read moreMatt, Karen, and Andrea are very easy to work with. They are always ready to answer any questions and do so in a way you can understand. I would highly recommend Matt and his firm for any estate planning you may have. read less
Matt Ferri has been a huge help for my small business and my family trust. He helps make it... read moreMatt 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. read less
It was my pleasure to connect with Attorney Matthew Ferri more than five years ago, and during that time... read moreIt was my pleasure to connect with Attorney Matthew Ferri more than five years ago, and during that time I have found Mr. Ferri and his staff to be professional, courteous and knowledgeable. All my questions have been answered promptly and any concerns have been addressed fully. I have been extremely satisfied with all services that the office provides. read less
Me. Ferri explained to us all aspects and processes of creating a trust. It was in layman’s terms. No legalese.
I learned about Matthew A. Ferri, from a volunteer at Historic Fort Wayne. So I gave Matt a try. Matt,... read moreI learned about Matthew A. Ferri, from a volunteer at Historic Fort Wayne. So I gave Matt a try. Matt, is a young man well educated, a young thinker and that's what I wanted. I had a TRUST made with Matt's help. I did the talking, Matt did the listening. At the end Matt pointed out a few more details I needed to consider and work through. Things I had forgotten about, the day was saved. These are BIG decisions we have to make. Don't put them in just anybody's hands. read less
Matt did a great job for us on our business agreement, purchase agreement and employment contracts. He is friendly, personable,... read moreMatt did a great job for us on our business agreement, purchase agreement and employment contracts. He is friendly, personable, and responds quickly to emails and messages. Also I found his prices to be quite fair and reasonable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any small business owner. We will continue to use him for all of our business needs. read less
Matt Ferri is a wonderful Attorney! He was very professional and makes you feel like family! The prices... read moreMatt 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. read less
Matt is very responsive to our needs. He met with us, listened and then helped us develop a plan that... read moreMatt is very responsive to our needs. He met with us, listened and then helped us develop a plan that fit our needs. No "cookie cutter" approach. Excellent customer service. read less
Matt did a great job for us on our business agreement, purchase agreement and employment contracts. He is friendly, personable,... read moreMatt did a great job for us on our business agreement, purchase agreement and employment contracts. He is friendly, personable, and responds quickly to emails and messages. Also I found his prices to be quite fair and reasonable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any small business owner. We will continue to use him for all of our business needs. read less
Matt Ferri is a wonderful Attorney! He was very professional and makes you feel like family! The prices... read moreMatt 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. read less
Matt is very responsive to our needs. He met with us, listened and then helped us develop a plan that... read moreMatt is very responsive to our needs. He met with us, listened and then helped us develop a plan that fit our needs. No "cookie cutter" approach. Excellent customer service. read less
Matt has handled the estate planning for me and many members of my family. Everyone has had a highly professional... read moreMatt has handled the estate planning for me and many members of my family. Everyone has had a highly professional and pleasing experience. Matt clearly cares a lot about his clients. read less
Matt was very professional and thorough in his review of our Franchise Agreement. I highly recommend his services.
Matt has handled the estate planning for me and many members of my family. Everyone has had a highly professional... read moreMatt has handled the estate planning for me and many members of my family. Everyone has had a highly professional and pleasing experience. Matt clearly cares a lot about his clients. read less
Matt has handled the estate planning for me and many members of my family. Everyone has had a highly professional... read moreMatt has handled the estate planning for me and many members of my family. Everyone has had a highly professional and pleasing experience. Matt clearly cares a lot about his clients. read less
An excellent firm, well organized trustworthy, sensitive and dependable. I had exceptional help and guidance during a very stressful time... read moreAn excellent firm, well organized trustworthy, sensitive and dependable. I had exceptional help and guidance during a very stressful time Matt and his team are with you every step of the way and provide compassion and reassurance. As a healthcare professional, I have watched families struggle through the hardships of making last minute decisions and becoming overwhelmed with the ever changing landscape of long-term care planning, estate planning deciding who becomes the POA or MDPOA and making end of life decisions. I could not recommend a more guinuine or compassionate firm to work with. Thank you Matt for all of your guidance and support!
~Kathleen read less
An excellent firm, well organized trustworthy, sensitive and dependable. I had exceptional help and guidance during a very stressful time... read moreAn excellent firm, well organized trustworthy, sensitive and dependable. I had exceptional help and guidance during a very stressful time Matt and his team are with you every step of the way and provide compassion and reassurance. As a healthcare professional, I have watched families struggle through the hardships of making last minute decisions and becoming overwhelmed with the ever changing landscape of long-term care planning, estate planning deciding who becomes the POA or MDPOA and making end of life decisions. I could not recommend a more guinuine or compassionate firm to work with. Thank you Matt for all of your guidance and support!~Kathleen read less
Recently, we have had the pleasure to work with Matt. He was informative, and patient in helping us with our... read moreRecently, we have had the pleasure to work with Matt. He was informative, and patient in helping us with our Family Trust. This contract has given us a sense of “accomplishment “ for “two old seniors”. I would recommend Matt’s services to other friends and family. read less
We contacted Matthew Ferri to create a Living Trust for us a year ago. He is wonderful to work with,... read moreWe contacted Matthew Ferri to create a Living Trust for us a year ago. He is wonderful to work with, So thorough and helpful and made a complicated matter very easy. Matthew is a very intelligent and smart young man. He has a wonderful family and the cutest dogs ever. You won't be disappointed if you call him. read less
Matt was very professional, thorough and informative. It was a pleasure to work with Matt for my trust and estate plan.
I can only remember good experiences with Matt in the last five years when I contacted him to help me... read moreI can only remember good experiences with Matt in the last five years when I contacted him to help me in the last moments of my husband's life. I will be grateful for that, forever. read less
Reworked all our Trusts and wills. Keeps you up to date if desired- does not ignore you like most Trust... read moreReworked all our Trusts and wills. Keeps you up to date if desired- does not ignore you like most Trust attorneys. Highly recommended. read less
Matt is a professional dedicated to providing reliable and easy to understand service in the minefield of trust law and... read moreMatt is a professional dedicated to providing reliable and easy to understand service in the minefield of trust law and similar legal areas. In addition to being very experienced he is also very patient and considerate of his clients needs. Without hesitation I recommend Matt to anyone needing guidance with their inheritance and real estate planning. read less
Recently, we have had the pleasure to work with Matt. He was informative, and patient in helping us with our... read moreRecently, we have had the pleasure to work with Matt. He was informative, and patient in helping us with our Family Trust. This contract has given us a sense of “accomplishment “ for “two old seniors”. I would recommend Matt’s services to other friends and family. read less
Recently, we have had the pleasure to work with Matt. He was informative, and patient in helping us with our... read moreRecently, we have had the pleasure to work with Matt. He was informative, and patient in helping us with our Family Trust. This contract has given us a sense of “accomplishment “ for “two old seniors”. I would recommend Matt’s services to other friends and family. read less
We contacted Matthew Ferri to create a Living Trust for us a year ago. He is wonderful to work with,... read moreWe contacted Matthew Ferri to create a Living Trust for us a year ago. He is wonderful to work with, So thorough and helpful and made a complicated matter very easy. Matthew is a very intelligent and smart young man. He has a wonderful family and the cutest dogs ever. You won't be disappointed if you call him. read less
We contacted Matthew Ferri to create a Living Trust for us a year ago. He is wonderful to work with,... read moreWe contacted Matthew Ferri to create a Living Trust for us a year ago. He is wonderful to work with, So thorough and helpful and made a complicated matter very easy. Matthew is a very intelligent and smart young man. He has a wonderful family and the cutest dogs ever. You won't be disappointed if you call him. read less
Reworked all our Trusts and wills. Keeps you up to date if desired- does not ignore you like most Trust... read moreReworked all our Trusts and wills. Keeps you up to date if desired- does not ignore you like most Trust attorneys. Highly recommended. read less
Matt is a professional dedicated to providing reliable and easy to understand service in the minefield of trust law and... read moreMatt is a professional dedicated to providing reliable and easy to understand service in the minefield of trust law and similar legal areas. In addition to being very experienced he is also very patient and considerate of his clients needs. Without hesitation I recommend Matt to anyone needing guidance with their inheritance and real estate planning. read less
Matt is a professional dedicated to providing reliable and easy to understand service in the minefield of trust law and... read moreMatt is a professional dedicated to providing reliable and easy to understand service in the minefield of trust law and similar legal areas. In addition to being very experienced he is also very patient and considerate of his clients needs. Without hesitation I recommend Matt to anyone needing guidance with their inheritance and real estate planning. read less
Matt's great. He set up an extensive, complex estate plan for my wife and I but made it so simple... read moreMatt's great. He set up an extensive, complex estate plan for my wife and I but made it so simple for us to understand. He takes his time, he's methodical, and he makes sure every contingency is covered. read less
Mom Planning Mr. Ferri was quick in working with us, making my mom feel at ease. He was flexible in adjustments in... read moreMr. Ferri was quick in working with us, making my mom feel at ease. He was flexible in adjustments in what we needed, and the most patient with us. A definite asset to anyone needing legal help. I recommend him highly. read less
Will and trust I hired Matt A. Ferri to prepare a will and trust for me a few years ago. All details of... read moreI hired Matt A. Ferri to prepare a will and trust for me a few years ago. All details of my situation were addressed. Matt provides a great deal of education surrounding these documents, changes in the law, etc. These documents are living documents and they need to be reviewed as time goes on. I joined the Life Focus program to assist in managing these fluid documents. I recently completed the review and made some revisions in the will, trust, power of attorney etc. Again, my specific situation was addressed and the best possible solution is in place. Matt provides a very comprehensive service, is accessible to clients, provides great education! read less
Trusts/Estates planning My husband and I are very happy with Matt and his team. We had no idea what the process was... read moreMy husband and I are very happy with Matt and his team. We had no idea what the process was to set up a trust. Matt has taken the time to explain in plain terms what we needed to do to get the process started and has followed up throughout the year. We couldn't be happier with the service and personal attention Matt has shown us. read less
Professional and friendly Matthew has worked on several projects for our family. He is very professional, honest and easy to talk to. He's... read moreMatthew has worked on several projects for our family. He is very professional, honest and easy to talk to. He's quick to return calls and answer questions. We plan on having him assist us in all our legal needs. read less
Agree We had pets that we wanted to have included in our will, plus adult sons. Matt was ideal in working... read moreWe had pets that we wanted to have included in our will, plus adult sons. Matt was ideal in working with us and understood our goals. VERY DETAILED ORIENTATED. read less
Matthew A. Ferri, Excellent Lawyer My husband and I were happy and fortunate to meet Matt Ferri through mutual friends. We had put off estate... read moreMy husband and I were happy and fortunate to meet Matt Ferri through mutual friends. We had put off estate planning and now found an attorney who made us feel at ease discussing our financial information and personal concerns. Matt is a very knowledgeable attorney who is professional yet friendly. He offered personal counseling to determine our needs. Step by step, Matt helped us make informed decisions and create our estate plan that allows us to control our assets and protect our family now and into the future. With his Life Focus strategy, he encourages yearly updates to make necessary changes as our life circumstances change. Matt explains all documents in terms we can understand. He gives great examples of why these forms are necessary. All phone calls and emails to him have been promptly returned. Matt offers social events and workshops throughout the year to keep us and our family continually educated and updated on laws that have changed. Because of Matt's honesty, expertise, and support, we have a sense of security for the future. We are confident in Matt's legal advice, therefore we always refer him to our family and friends. JMD read less
Very helpful with our trust Matt helped us establish our family trust four years ago and continues to help us keep it updated. He is... read moreMatt helped us establish our family trust four years ago and continues to help us keep it updated. He is current on the laws and regulations affecting trusts and keeps us on a schedule to keep it updated for personal changes. He and his team are easy to communicate with and very responsive. We highly recommend his team for anyone interested in trusts. read less
Attorney Matthew Ferri Gets My Highest Rating! Attorney Matthew Ferri was recommended to us by our Investment Advisor when we needed to update our Estate Plan. At... read moreAttorney Matthew Ferri was recommended to us by our Investment Advisor when we needed to update our Estate Plan. At first we were hesitant to make the drive from our home on the east side to his office in Bloomfield Hills but after just a few minutes, we knew we had made the right decision. Attorney Ferri truly listened to our concerns and made sure that everything that was important to us was included in our Estate Plan. He has proven himself to be smart, professional and personable and we would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a top notch Estate Planning Attorney. Attorney Ferri took the time to get to know us and we know we are valued clients. He and his staff also assisted us in properly funding our Trust. His ongoing educational seminars have been very helpful to us as well. Attorney Ferri and his entire staff are friendly and competent and it bears repeating that we highly recommend him. read less
Awesome! Matt is not only professional but extremely knowledgeable. He made the estate planning process easy and after everything was complete... read moreMatt is not only professional but extremely knowledgeable. He made the estate planning process easy and after everything was complete we felt relieved. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for guidance in this area. read less
Matt has done a complete estate package for me including a Trust, a Will, a Power of Attorney, and instructions.... read moreMatt 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. read less
Matt's process is seamless. He helped my husband and I think through everything. By the time we completed the process... read moreMatt's process is seamless. He helped my husband and I think through everything. By the time we completed the process he provided us with a piece of mind. Highly recommended for all your estate planning needs!!! read less
Matt has done a complete estate package for me including a Trust, a Will, a Power of Attorney, and instructions.... read moreMatt 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. read less
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