James C. Higgs
Stein and Higgs, PLLC • Mount Pleasant, MI
TrustsEstate PlanningInsuranceWills & Trusts
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Contact
Email
Phone
(989) 546-6333
Address
117 S University Ave, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858, US
Professional
About
I was born in Mason, Michigan, but grew up on the mission field in Puerto Rico. I grew up with a sense that showing compassion and serving others was the greatest goal in life. When I finished my undergraduate degree from Great Lakes Christian College in Ministry, I felt called to do something greater. I attended Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan where I graduated 2nd in my class. After passing the bar, I have pursued a career in law where I can first and foremost help people. I center my practice around assisting the elderly with their everyday needs. I do everything from basic estate planning, with wills and trusts, to more complicated arrangements, using insurance policies and long term care options. In addition I assist families in getting the elderly and disabled medicaid qualified when they enter the nursing home for a long term stay.
About Trusts Law
Trust attorneys help individuals and families create and administer trusts for asset protection, tax planning, and wealth transfer. Common matters include trust creation, trust administration, trust disputes, special needs trusts.
Credentials
Education
2005 Thomas M. Cooley Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1996 Great Lakes Christian College Bachelor of Religious Education
Languages
Spanish | English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2005 Magna Cum Laude, Thomas M Cooley Law School
Associations
2011 - Present Sixth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals Member 2010 - Present Federal Bar Association (Western District of Michigan chapter) Member 2009 - Present Central Michigan Home Builders Association Member 2009 - Present Institute for Continuing Legal Education Partner 2009 - Present Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Michigan chapter) Member
Speaking
2017 Estate Planning in Central Michigan Preparing for Long Term Care 2010 Commission Lunch Seminars Estate Planning for Asset Retention
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Updated: May 30, 2026