Experience

Kemp Klein Law Firm

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Troy, Michigan, United States William Haines specializes in estate and trust administration, Medicaid asset protection planning, and probate litigation. He assists clients with estate and probate issues after a loved one passes, planning and managing elder care issues, planning for Medicaid, and preparing estate plans. Mr. Haines provides the support, experience and advocacy that is so critical during these important times in a person’s life. Mr. Haines assists clients with: - preparing documents to protect… Show more William Haines specializes in estate and trust administration, Medicaid asset protection planning, and probate litigation. He assists clients with estate and probate issues after a loved one passes, planning and managing elder care issues, planning for Medicaid, and preparing estate plans. Mr. Haines provides the support, experience and advocacy that is so critical during these important times in a person’s life. Mr. Haines assists clients with: - preparing documents to protect assets, - memory care, nursing home and long-term care issues, - planning and pacing Medicaid benefits, - selling or transferring inherited real estate, - payment of taxes on inherited real estate, - working closely with your CPA, financial planner and real estate representatives, - drafting certificates of trust, - drafting deeds, - preparing documents for closing, - managing title issues, claims and other probate and estate administration issues, - applying for guardianships and conservatorships, - preparing estate planning documents, - probate and trust administration, - probate litigation Show less



The Law Offices of Benjamin T. Vader

• Attorney

  • Jul 2016 - May 2022

  30500 Van Dyke, Warren, MI 48093 Experienced with Guardianship and Conservatorship appointment, contested hearings, and reporting requirements. Drafted and argued petitions for both emergency and permanent appointment. Aided clients both in formal and informal estate proceedings. Provided counsel to personal representatives, dealt with contested situations, and negotiated settlements for active estate debts. Resolved issues between heirs. Assisted in the administration of estates by meeting with clients… Show more Experienced with Guardianship and Conservatorship appointment, contested hearings, and reporting requirements. Drafted and argued petitions for both emergency and permanent appointment. Aided clients both in formal and informal estate proceedings. Provided counsel to personal representatives, dealt with contested situations, and negotiated settlements for active estate debts. Resolved issues between heirs. Assisted in the administration of estates by meeting with clients, assessing assets, capturing funds, and drafting various legal documents for the estate. Performed Fiduciary Accountings of Assets. Performed trust administration. Advised Trustees on various financial and real property issues associated with the Trust. Interacted with beneficiaries and answered Trust related questions regarding the administration. Experienced in contested situations. Represented trustees by overseeing distributions and tax compliance, and by providing advice on implementation of a charitable giving. Executed Special Needs sub trusts for the benefit of qualifying beneficiaries, thereby ensuring that their governmental aid would not be disrupted. Assisted with the sale of real property. Drafted purchase agreements and deeds. Helped clients with intensive Medicaid Planning. Assisted clients in preserving their assets while still being Medicaid eligible. Prepared their application for Medicaid Benefits and provided the DHHS with all necessary verifications. Used experience with the BEM and BAM in the preparation of the applications. Experienced in Medicaid Planning for the MI Choice Waiver Program, PACE Program, and Long-Term Care Program. On occasion assisted with Social Security matters and the Food Assistance Program. Petitioned court to obtain protective orders and for the establishment of testamentary trust to protect available assets. Show less



Central Transport

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contract Attorney, Risk Assessment and Compliance

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

  12225 Stephens Rd., Warren, MI 48089 Drafted, reviewed, and modified current and new contracts. Negotiated contractual terms with various corporate entities. Counseled and ensured management's compliance with contractual requirements.



Wayne County Michigan

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Wayne County Prosecutor Intern

  • 2014 - 2015

  Detroit, MI Case maintenance and distribution of subpoenas. Researched case law and drafted responses to motions. Trial and witness preparation for court. Represented the State on the record as a Student Attorney for evidentiary hearings, bench trials, and felony jury trials.