Neil Marchand

Expert guidance through a complex estate dispute

My family recently faced a challenging and emotionally charged dispute over the administration of my late father's trust. The situation was complicated by ambiguous language in the documents and disagreements among beneficiaries. We turned to Neil Marchand at Miller Johnson after seeing his recognition in Litigation - Trusts and Estates. His 16 years of experience, particularly in this niche area, were immediately apparent. Neil provided a clear, strategic assessment of our position, explaining Michigan trust law in a way we could understand without oversimplifying the real complexities. He was methodical and thorough in building our case, and his calm, professional demeanor helped de-escalate tensions during negotiations. Ultimately, he secured a settlement that honored my father's intent and preserved family relationships, which was our primary goal. His background from The George Washington University Law School and his recognition by Best Lawyers gave us great confidence. The only minor critique would be that during particularly busy periods, there were occasional delays in email responses, though his paralegal was always helpful in the interim. Overall, Neil’s expertise in trust litigation is exceptional, and I would highly recommend him to anyone in West Michigan navigating similar sensitive estate matters.