Sally D. Babbitt
Babbitt Legal Group, PC • Lansing, MI
ProbateEstate PlanningPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
sally@sallybabbittlaw.com
Phone
(517) 580-6110
Address
Lansing, MI, US
Professional
About
Sally D. Babbitt is a seasoned attorney based in Lansing, MI, specializing in Estate Planning, Personal Injury, and Probate law. With over a decade of experience, Sally provides comprehensive legal services, including the creation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate litigation. She adeptly guides individuals and families through the complexities of estate and trust administration, guardian and conservator proceedings, and contested probate matters, ensuring her clients achieve the best possible outcomes. Sally holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University (2020) and has completed multiple certificates from the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, including specialized training in Probate and Estate Planning, as well as Mediation. Her commitment to professional development allows her to offer informed, empathetic legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of traditional and blended families. A recognized leader in her field, Sally served as the president of the Greater Lansing Estate Planning Council and has been featured as one of Lawyer’s Weekly’s Up and Coming Lawyers in 2009. She is an adjunct professor at both Thomas M. Cooley Law School and Baker College, sharing her expertise with the next generation of legal professionals. Sally actively participates in numerous professional organizations, including the Women Lawyer’s Association, the Eaton and Ingham County Bar Associations, and the State Bar of Michigan’s various sections. She frequently speaks and publishes on estate and probate topics, contributing to legal education statewide and nationally. For a current list of her speaking engagements, visit her website.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.
Credentials
Education
2020 San Diego State University Post-Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology 2015 Institute of Continuing Legal Education Attended 2013 Institute of Continuing Legal Education Certificate in Probate & Estate Planning 2007 Institute of Continuing Legal Education Mediation Certificate 2007 Institute of Continuing Legal Education Mediation Certificate
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 Monday Profile, Ingham County Legal News 2009 To 20 Up & Coming Lawyers, Lawyers Weekly 2009 People's Choice Best Lawyer, Eaton Rapids Community News
Publications
2015 Michigan Farm Bureau Farm News Farmers Face Unique Challenges 2015 ICBA Briefs What Do Family Farms & Family Cottages Have in Common? 2015 Interviewed by Michigan Lawyers Weekly Staying Out of Trouble 2015 State Bar of Michigan Agricultural Law Section Should I Be Concerned About Basis? 2015 ADR Quarterly Enhanced Knowledge in Contested Probate Matters Helpful in Mediations
Associations
2015 - Present St. Luke Lutheran Church Governing Board Member 2015 - Present Resolution Services Center of Central Michigan Board Member 2014 - Present Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) Board Secretary 2014 - Present American Agricultural Law Association Member and Speaker 2014 - Present Mid-Michigan Lutheran High School Association Delegate
Speaking
2015 Trusts 101; Lansing, MI Grantor Trusts and Ethics 2015 Probate Process Seminar Responsibilities of the Fiduciary 2015 National Business Institute The Probate Process Start to Finish 2015 National Business Institute Trusts 101 2015 Annual Member Kickoff Estate Planning Challenges for Farmers
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Updated: May 25, 2026