David M. Hempstead

David M. Hempstead

Trusts and Estates

0.0 (0 reviews)
Detroit, Michigan
50+ years experience
Bodman PLC
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Contact Information

Ford Field, Sixth Floor, 1901 Saint Antoine Street, Detroit, MI 48226
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Bio

Mr. Hempstead concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of income, estate and gift tax planning for high net worth individuals, estate and trust administration, trust litigation, and charitable trusts and foundations.He is a member of the Probate and Estate Planning and Taxation sections of the State Bar of Michigan. He is also a member of the Financial and Estate Planning Council of Detroit. Mr. Hempstead was admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in 1979.Crain’s Detroit Business named him one of southeast Michigan’s “Most Powerful People” of 2010.Mr. Hempstead serves as a board member for the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, Detroit Institute of Arts, Henry Ford Health System, College for Creative Studies, Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan, Matilda Dodge Wilson Fund, Clarence Livingood Fund, and the Wayne Law School Board of Visitors.Mr. Hempstead served for many years as Vice Chairman of Bodman's Executive Committee. Mr. Hempstead concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of income, estate and gift tax planning for high net worth individuals, estate and trust administration, trust litigation, and charitable trusts and foundations.He is a member of the Probate and Estate Planning and Taxation sections of the State Bar of Michigan. He is also a member of the Financial and Estate Planning Council of Detroit. Mr. Hempstead was admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in 1979.Crain’s Detroit Business named him one of southeast Michigan’s “Most Powerful People” of 2010.Mr. Hempstead serves as a board member for the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, Detroit Institute of Arts, Henry Ford Health System, College for Creative Studies, Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan, Matilda Dodge Wilson Fund, Clarence Livingood Fund, and the Wayne Law School Board of Visitors.Mr. Hempstead served for many years as Vice Chairman of Bodman's Executive Committee. Mr. Mr. Hempstead was admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court in 1979. Crain’s Detroit Business named him one of southeast Michigan’s “Most Powerful People” of 2010. Mr. Hempstead serves as a board member for the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, Detroit Institute of Arts, Henry Ford Health System, College for Creative Studies, Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan, Matilda Dodge Wilson Fund, Clarence Livingood Fund, and the Wayne Law School Board of Visitors. Mr. Hempstead served for many years as Vice Chairman of Bodman's Executive Committee.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Michigan

State Capital

Lansing

Highest Court

Michigan Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$225-$425/hr

Fee Model Notes

Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Trusts and Estates
  • 2016 “Top Lawyer” by DBusiness magazine
  • "Most Powerful People" of southeast Michigan, Crain's Detroit Business
  • Michigan Super Lawyers 2016 under Estate Planning & Probate

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1993

Education

  • Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1975

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