CHESTERFIELD MICHIGAN’S TRUSTED ESTATE PLANNING LAW FIRM
FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS
10 YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE | OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN FINANCE
Shalanda C. Leggs, Esq. is Chesterfield's
Experienced and Trusted African American
Estate Planning Lawyer
CHESTERFIELD MICHIGAN ESTATE PLANNING FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN
FAMILIES AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS
Estate planning is a necessary and important step to ensure that your loved ones and family are taken care of when you pass on. It’s especially important for African American families in Chesterfield to make sure that they have an estate plan in place, as it will provide them with financial protection, guidance, and an organized way of passing on their legacy.
The C. Smith Law Group is here to help you understand the benefits of estate planning and how we can help you create a plan that fits your needs.
CHESTERFIELD MICHIGAN ESTATE PLANNING FOR
BLACK FAMILIES AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS
What Is Estate Planning?
Estate planning is the process of creating a plan for managing your finances, taxes, properties, health care decisions, and other personal matters during your lifetime — including instructions for passing on your assets after you die.
In essence, it’s making sure that everything is taken care of so that when you are no longer here, your loved ones don’t have to worry about sorting out all the details (financially or otherwise).
CHESTERFIELD MICHIGAN ESTATE PLANNING FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS
Why Should African American Families and Business Professional in Chesterfield
Have an Estate Plan?
For African American families in Chesterfield specifically, estate planning can be even more crucial due to the fact that many families don’t have access to generational wealth or resources due to systemic racism and discrimination. That means they may not have the same financial cushion as other families do—which makes having an estate plan all the more important so that their wishes are respected should anything happen to them.
Additionally, having an estate plan gives African American business professionals peace of mind knowing their business will continue running smoothly even if something were to happen to them suddenly. A good estate plan also takes into account any special circumstances such as caring for dependents with special needs or leaving money behind for college tuition payments.
CHESTERFIELD MICHIGAN ESTATE PLANNING FOR
BLACK FAMILIES AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS
How Can The C. Smith Law Group Help?
The C. Smith Law Group specializes in helping African American families and business professionals in Chesterfield create custom-tailored estate plans that fit their unique needs.
Our team has extensive experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds who have a wide range of goals when it comes to passing on their legacy after death or incapacitation due to illness or injury.
With us handling your legal requirements, you can rest assured knowing that everything will be taken care of properly so there won't be any surprises later down the line.
THE CONCLUSION ABOUT CHESTERFIELD ESTATE PLANNING FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS
No one likes thinking about what happens after death—but unfortunately it's something we all need to consider at some point in our lives. For African Americans in Chesterfield specifically, having an estate plan is essential so that they can ensure their wishes are respected and their loved ones are taken care of financially should anything ever happen to them unexpectedly.
The C Smith Law Group helps clients create custom-tailored plans suited perfectly for each individual's unique circumstances so they can rest easy knowing everything has been taken care of properly by experienced legal professionals who understand their needs. Contact us today if you'd like more information about our services!
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”.
