Lawyer Overview

Edward F. Wiest is an associate in the firm. Mr. Wiest focuses his practice on probate law and estate planning. As a member of the AARP Legal Services Network, Mr. Wiest specializes in helping seniors achieve their goals employing a range of tools designed to preserve and eventually transfer their assets while avoiding unnecessary taxation and court fees.

Mr. Wiest has practiced in the public and private sector. Previously, Mr. Wiest served as an Administrative Law Judge for the State of Michigan. Mr. Wiest conducted contested case hearings for the State Department of Administrative Hearings in areas as diverse as Corrections and Special Education. On December 31, 2005, the Executive Director of the State Office of Hearings and Rules issued a Certificate of Recognition lauding the standard of excellence set by Mr. Wiest in conducting administrative hearings on behalf of the State of Michigan.

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

Michigan Department of Corrections Valor Award

Nominee for American Correctional Association
"Best in the Business" in "Corrections Today" June 2003

Areas of Practice

• Estate Planning
• Liquor Licensing
• Business - Commercial Litigation
• Civil Litigation

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial Law, Estate Planning, Family Law, Litigation & Appeals, Real Estate Law, State, Local & Municipal Law

Bar Admissions

• Michigan, 1979

Professional Associations and Memberships

• State Bar of Michigan, 1979 - Present

Past Employment Positions

• State of Michigan, Administrative Law Judge, 1980 - 2006

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan, 1979
  J.D.
• Grand Valley State, Allendale, Michigan, 1973
  Political Science & Sociology

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Accepts Credit Cards

Address

25 Ionia Ave SW
Suite 230
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-6415

Office Hours

Monday - Friday ; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Phones

(866) 719-9593
(616) 827-7028

Faxes

(616) 235-6061

Emails

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Websites

http://www.howardlawgr.com