Marlaine C. Teahan

Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Lansing, Michigan

Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
Marlaine C. Teahan
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
517-377-0869
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Practice Areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Tax, Elder Law; view more

Licensed in Michigan since: 1997

Education: University at Buffalo Law School - SUNY

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2010 - 2023

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Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.

124 West Allegan Street
Suite 1000
Lansing, MI 48933 Visit website

A shareholder at Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C., Marlaine C. Teahan focuses her practice on estate planning and administration along with related elder law matters. Based in Lansing, Michigan, she represents clients in Ingham County and throughout the state. 

Ms. Teahan has been admitted to practice in Michigan since 1997, and she is additionally admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western districts of Michigan, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern districts of New York, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. She has received several honors and awards from her fellow professionals, including an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 “Superb” rating through Avvo. In addition, she has been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America every year since 2010.

Ms. Teahan has extensive experience in the preparation and review of wills, living and revocable trusts, advance medical directives, and financial and health care powers of attorney, tailoring each document for the unique set of circumstances of each of her clients and stressing asset protection and tax minimization. She has also worked on succession plans that would take effect in the event that a client who owns a business retires, becomes incapacitated, or passes away. 

Ms. Teahan has guided many of her clients through what can often be a lengthy and complicated process of probate, and she has handled will contests and other types of estate litigation. In her elder law practice, she provides advice and counsel to older people and their loved ones on such topics as Medicaid planning and long-term care alternatives. A member of several professional organizations, Ms. Teahan is a graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Law.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Estate Planning & Probate, Tax: Consumer, Elder Law

Focus areas

Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Tax Law, Trusts, Wills

First Admitted: 1986, New York

Professional Webpage: https://www.fraserlawfirm.com/Site/Professionals/Marlaine-C-...

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Co-Editor, Trust Administration Under the Michigan Trust Code, Institute of Continuing Legal Education (2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2021)
  • "Special Needs Trusts," Ingham County Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law Section (2008)
  • "Update on the Michigan Trust Code and Highlights of Relevant SCAO Forms and Michigan Court Rules," Greater Lansing Estate Planning Council (2009)
  • "Probate Update on SCAO Forms and Michigan Court Rules," Ingham County Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law Section (2010)
  • Michigan Supreme Court Judicial Conference, Faculty Member, "Financial Issues in Conservatorships that May Involve or Require Review by the Probate Court" (2010)
  • Upper Michigan Legal Institute, "Probate and Estate Planning Update" (June 2013, June 2014, June 2020 (cancelled due to COVID-19))
  • Article Author, "MTC: New Court Forms and Rules" (2010), Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Journal, State Bar of Michigan
  • Article Author, "A Summary of Michigan's New Durable Power of Attorney Law 2012 PA 141 - MCL 700.5501," Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Journal (2012)
  • Lecturer for The Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Fundamentals of Estate Administration Seminar, "Overview of Taxes and Returns" (February, 2009)
  • Lecturer for The Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 19th Annual Drafting Estate Planning Documents Seminar, "A Drafting Perspective on the Michigan Trust Code" (January and February, 2010)
  • Lecturer for The Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 50th Annual Probate and Estate Planning Institute, "Michigan Trust Code Rules and Forms" (May and June, 2010)
  • Lecturer for The Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Administration of Trusts under the Michigan Trust Code, "Trustee's Duty to Inform and Report to Beneficiaries" (December 2015 and October 2010)
  • Lecturer for The Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 21st Annual Drafting Estate Planning Documents, "Drafting Durable Powers of Attorney 2012" (January and February 2012)
  • Lecturer for The Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 56th Annual Probate and Estate Planning Institute, Program Coordinator and Moderator (May and June 2016)
  • Lecturer for The Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 57th Annual Probate and Estate Planning Institute, "How Do You Mend a Broken Trust" Program and Moderator of the Litigation Track (May and June, 2017)
  • Chapter Author, "Overview of Estate Planning" (2008-2021), "Tax Considerations" (2008-2010), and "Getting Started" (2008-2017), Michigan Estate Planning Handbook, The Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Other Outstanding Achievements:
  • Completed Probate and Estate Planning Certificate Program, Probate and Estate Planning Section, State Bar of Michigan and The Institute of Continuing Legal Education (2006), and now a faculty member.
Honors/Awards:
  • , Achieved an AV© peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell
  • , Selected as a '2021 Leading Michigan Lawyer' by Leading Lawyers for Trust, Will & Estate Planning; continuously since 2013
  • , Selected as a 'Lawyer of the Year' in Trusts and Estates for Lansing, Michigan by The Best Lawyers in America in 2019
  • , Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates in Lansing (2010-2021)
  • , Named "Michigan Super Lawyer" by the publishers of Law & Politics Magazine (2010-2020), Estate Planning & Probate, Estate and Trust Litigation
  • , Named a Top 30 'Women in the Law' by Michigan Lawyers Weekly in 2018
  • , 'Top 25 Female Consumer Law Attorneys in Michigan' lists by Super Lawyers in 2014 - 2018
  • , Top 50 Consumer Law Attorneys in Michigan
  • Named to 'Top 50 Female Attorneys in Michigan' (2014 - 2020)
  • , Named to 'Top 100 Attorneys in Michigan' list in 2018
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Capital Region Community Foundation; Board of Trustees (2015-2017); Marketing and Development Committee (2015-2017)
  • Elected to Board of Directors of Fraser Trebilcock, serving as Treasurer and Secretary, (2019 - 2020), and Compensation Committee, Member (2021)
  • Habitat for Humanity Volunteer (2009)
  • Open Door Ministry, Volunteer (2012)
  • Our Savior Lutheran Church and School, Lansing, Michigan; Board of Directors (2015-2018); Meals Ministry Coordinator (2014-2017)
  • Mission Trip, Dominican Republic (Summer 2011)
  • Boy Scouts of America Troop 645, Grand Ledge, Michigan; Committee Member (2007-2015); Outdoor/Activity Chair (2007-2012); Secretary (2012-2014)
Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Council (ACTEC) (2013-Present)
  • Michigan Chapter’s Nominating Committee, Member, American College of Trust and Estate Council (ACTEC) (2019 – present)
  • Chair, Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, 2018
  • Chair, Nominating Committee, Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, 2021
  • Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Office; Forms Committee, Estates and Trusts Work Group Section (2009-2014); Time Guidelines Work Group, Probate Section (2009)
  • Ingham County Bar Association, Probate and Trust Section, Co-Chair (2011-June 2016)
  • Greater Lansing Estate Planning Council, President (2009-2010); Secretary (2008-2009); Board Member (2007-2010); Member (2005-2015)
  • Panelist, Estates and Protected Individuals Code Q&A Panel (2010-2018)
  • State Bar of Michigan, Alternate Dispute Resolution Section, Member; Probate and Estate Planning Section Chair (2017-2018); Chair-Elect (2016-2017); Vice-Chair (2015-2016); Secretary (2014-2015); Treasurer (2013-2014); Nominating Committee, Chair (2020-2021) and Member (2018-2020); Legislation Development and Drafting Committee, Member (2017 – present); Membership Committee (2014-2016); Council Member (2006-2013); Committee on Special Projects, Chair (2012-2013); Court Rules, Procedures and Forms Committee, Chair (2008-2013) and Member (2014-present)Sub Committee Probate Court Appeals Project, Chair (2010-2017); Liaison, Supreme Court Administrative Office Estates and Trusts Forms Work Group (2008-2014); Michigan Trust Code Michigan Court Rules Subcommittee, Chair (2009-2010); Michigan Trust Code Committee (2005-2010); Elder Law and Disability Rights Section, Member; Remote Notarization and Witnessing Joint Committee with Probate and Estate Planning Section, Member (2020-2021); Master Lawyers Section, Member
  • All State Courts in Michigan
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
Educational Background:
  • B.A., Political Science, SUNY - Stony Brook, 1981
Industry Groups:
  • Banking

Office location for Marlaine C. Teahan

124 West Allegan Street
Suite 1000
Lansing, MI 48933

Phone: 517-377-0869

Selections

14 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2010 - 2023

Top Lists

Top 100: Michigan Super Lawyers: 2018, 2021 - 2023
Top 50: Women Michigan Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2023
Top 25: Women Consumer Michigan Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2018
Top 50: Michigan Consumer Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2018

Certificates and credentials

American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

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