DeMent & Marquardt, PLC - Kalamazoo, MI
Estate Planning Lawyers in Kalamazoo, MI
211 East Water Street Suite 401 Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- 3 Super Lawyers®
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25
Years
Experience
Kalamazoo Estate Planning Law Firm
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Succession Planning
- Elder Law
- Probate Administration
Firm Information
Overview
The law firm of DeMent & Marquardt, PLC founded in 1994 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, handles estate planning, estate settlement and the transfer of wealth. Our law firm offers comprehensive services and effective solutions for those who need to protect themselves, their assets and their loved ones for the future. We serve Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Van Buren counties, as well as all of southwest Michigan.
Our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined legal experience. Using our extensive knowledge and resources, we can help you with all aspects of estate planning, including:
- Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives
- Probate administration and litigation
- Elder law
- Guardianships and conservatorships
- Business succession
- Charitable giving
Our attorneys will work closely with you to fully understand your situation so that we can devise a solution that meets your unique needs and goals. Using a variety of estate planning techniques, we can help reduce your estate's overall tax liability while providing you with the peace of mind that comes with having a proper plan in place.
No matter the size of your estate or how complex your specific needs, you can trust DeMent & Marquardt, PLC for a customized solution. For more information on how we can best serve you, you can contact our law firm to schedule a free initial consultation.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
DeMent & Marquardt, PLC selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Ofstein, Charles S. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Scime, Morgan R. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Stewart, Tyler James On a Super Lawyers® List
Attorneys
Staff
- Heather Dragoo, Business Office Manager
- Kathy Tripp, Paralegal for Estate Planning
- Hannah Rojas, Legal Assistant to William B. Millard and Charles S. Ofstein
- Emma Scheele, Legal Assistant to Morgan Rogalke Scime and Tyler J. Stewart
- Marcus Douglas, Paralegal for Estate Settlement
- Gia Evans, Paralegal for Estate Planning
- Darenda Foster, Receptionist
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Daniel L. Dement
Retired
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Michele C. Marquardt
Retired
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William B. Millard
Partner
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Charles S. Ofstein
Partner
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Tyler J. Stewart
Partner
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Morgan Rogalke Scime
Attorney
Staff
- Heather Dragoo, Business Office Manager
- Kathy Tripp, Paralegal for Estate Planning
- Hannah Rojas, Legal Assistant to William B. Millard and Charles S. Ofstein
- Emma Scheele, Legal Assistant to Morgan Rogalke Scime and Tyler J. Stewart
- Marcus Douglas, Paralegal for Estate Settlement
- Gia Evans, Paralegal for Estate Planning
- Darenda Foster, Receptionist
Contact
211 East Water Street
Suite 401
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269-343-2106
Fax: 269-343-2107
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.dementandmarquardt.com
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