Estate Planning for Everybody, including Family Law Clients

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Michelle Durbin is a family law and estate planning attorney dedicated to guiding individuals and families through some of life’s most significant transitions. With a practice built on clarity, compassion, and strategic advocacy, Michelle helps clients protect what matters most—both today and for the future. 

As a family law attorney, Michelle represents clients in divorce, custody, support, property division matters, and more, providing steady guidance during emotionally charged situations. She understands that decisions made in a family law case have long-lasting financial and personal implications, and works to ensure clients emerge from the process with stability and confidence. 

As an estate planning attorney, Michelle creates wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and comprehensive planning strategies that reflect clients’ values and safeguard their loved ones and assets. She believes estate planning should be accessible, understandable, and tailored to each family’s unique needs. 

The Nexus Between Family Law and Estate Planning 

Michelle’s dual focus in family law and estate planning provides a distinct advantage: the insight to anticipate how personal and financial changes—such as divorce, remarriage, blended families, guardianship concerns, or shifts in assets—affect a client’s long-term planning. 

By addressing family law challenges with an eye toward future estate needs, and designing estate plans that account for complex family dynamics, Michelle ensures clients receive holistic, forward-thinking representation. Whether navigating a divorce, protecting children, or planning for the next generation, clients benefit from Michelle’s integrated perspective and commitment to long-term peace of mind.