Attorney-reviewed estate planning documents — completed online for a fraction of traditional law firm cost.
| Feature | CreateMIWill | LegalZoom | Law Firm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney Reviews Your Documents | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price | $297–$797 | $89–$249 | $1,500–$5,000 |
| Delivery Time | 24 hours | Immediate | 2–6 weeks |
| Personalized to Your Situation | ✓ | Partial | ✓ |
| Michigan-Specific | ✓ | Partial | ✓ |
Licensed Michigan Estate Planning Attorney
Michael Rutkowski has helped Michigan families protect their legacies for over 15 years. As the attorney behind CreateMIWill, he personally reviews every estate plan before it reaches you — ensuring your documents meet Michigan legal standards and reflect your specific wishes. His commitment to combining legal expertise with affordability drives everything CreateMIWill does.
"Finally got our wills done after putting it off for 5 years. The whole process took about 20 minutes and our documents were ready the next morning. Knowing a real attorney reviewed everything gave us real peace of mind."
"We compared CreateMIWill with a local law firm. For a fraction of the cost and with actual attorney review, it was an obvious choice. The clarity and completeness of our documents is exactly what we needed for our family."
"As a busy parent, I appreciated how straightforward this was. No confusing legal jargon, no appointments to schedule, and everything was handled professionally. This is exactly what modern estate planning should be."
Yes. Michael Rutkowski, a licensed Michigan estate planning attorney with 15+ years of experience, personally reviews every set of documents generated through CreateMIWill. He verifies they meet Michigan legal standards and are tailored to your specific situation before you receive them.
Essential Will: Last Will & Testament, Simple Durable POA, Signing Instructions. Complete Estate: Revocable Living Trust, Pour-Over Will, Durable POA, Healthcare Directive, HIPAA Authorization. Premium Family: Everything in Complete plus Guardian Nomination, Letter of Instruction, Digital Asset Directive, and 1 year of annual updates.
Yes. All CreateMIWill documents are created specifically for Michigan law and reviewed by a Michigan-licensed attorney. They comply with Michigan probate code requirements and are legally enforceable in the state. However, for complex situations (significant assets, blended families, business ownership), we recommend consulting with an attorney directly.
CreateMIWill is designed for straightforward estates. If you have significant assets, a business, multiple properties, complex family situations, or previous marriages with children, we recommend consulting with an estate planning attorney directly. During your questionnaire, we ask about complexity and will guide you appropriately.
Life changes. Our optional annual update subscription ($99/year) ensures your documents remain current with your circumstances and Michigan law changes. The Premium Family Plan includes one year of updates automatically.
While both offer online estate planning, CreateMIWill includes attorney review by a licensed Michigan estate planning attorney. LegalZoom's services don't include attorney review. Additionally, CreateMIWill is Michigan-specific, while LegalZoom uses generic documents. You pay more at CreateMIWill for actual legal expertise backing your documents.
After payment, you'll complete our guided questionnaire (about 15 minutes). Our system generates your personalized documents within hours. Michael reviews them for accuracy and Michigan compliance. You receive your complete, ready-to-sign package via email within 24 hours, along with signing instructions.
Yes. Michigan requires will and power of attorney documents to be notarized. Your package includes instructions on finding a notary (many banks, UPS stores, and online services offer this). The costs are minimal ($5-15 per document).
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