Shelley J. White-Thomas
Law Offices of Shelley J. White-Thomas • Brooklyn, MI
TrustsEstate PlanningPersonal InjuryProbateWills & Trusts
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135 W Princess Dr, Brooklyn, MI, 49230, US
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About
Shelley J. White-Thomas is the founder of the Law Offices of Shelley J. White-Thomas in Brooklyn, Michigan, where she focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, trusts, and elder law. With extensive experience in helping individuals and families plan for the future and navigate important life transitions, she provides thoughtful legal guidance tailored to each client’s unique goals and circumstances. Her work is centered on helping clients protect their assets, preserve their wishes, and create practical plans that bring clarity and peace of mind. Attorney White-Thomas is known for her professional, client-centered approach and her commitment to making complex legal matters more understandable and manageable. Whether assisting with the creation of wills and trusts, guiding families through the probate process, or advising older adults and their loved ones on elder law concerns, she works diligently to provide reliable counsel and responsive support. She understands that these matters often involve deeply personal decisions, and she strives to offer the respect, attention, and care clients deserve. Through the Law Offices of Shelley J. White-Thomas, she serves clients in Brooklyn and the surrounding Michigan communities with a focus on practical solutions and long-term planning. Her goal is to help clients make informed decisions today that will protect their interests and support their families in the future.
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
2003 Wayne State University J.D. 1999 University of Phoenix M.B.A. 1993 Albion College B.A. 1989 Sault Area High School Dipolma
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2012 Business Neighbor of the Month, Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula 2012 Annual Meeting Table Decoration Award, Sault Area Chamber of Commerce 2011 Rising Star, Michigan Super Lawyers 2008 Rotarian of the Year, Sault Ste. Marie Rotary Club
Publications
N/A Albion Journal of Contemporary Affairs Cuban Missile Crisis Revisited
Associations
2012 - Present National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Member 2011 - Present American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Member Sault Ste. Marie Rotary Club Board of Directors and Secretary Verterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 9023 American Legion Auxiliary Post 3
Speaking
2011 Workshop on Cabin Trusts Cabin Trusts 2011 Seminar Aid & Attendance: A Special Veteran's Benefit for our Wartime Veterans 2011 Educational Seminar Wills and Living Trusts
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Updated: Jul 28, 2026