Fifty years of practice
Estate counsel in Michigan since 1975 — the depth that only time at the work can build.
Wayne G. Wegner · Counsel at Law
A name Michigan families have trusted for fifty years.
Wills, trusts, probate, real estate, and business counsel — prepared personally by Wayne Wegner, with the clear advice and steady experience that turn a worry into a plan.
- Est. 1975
- Cum laude · University of Detroit Law
- Admitted · U.S. Sixth Circuit
Why families choose Wayne.
You work with Wayne
Your matter is handled by Wayne himself — never handed off to an associate or a clerk.
Wills, trusts & estate planning
Your wishes, made certain — and your family spared confusion later.
Probate & trust administration
Steady, compassionate help through the hardest moments a family faces.
Real estate
Buying, selling, or solving a problem — every closing handled clearly.
Business law
Decades of corporate experience, applied to the matter in front of you.
1975
Established
50+
Years of practice
6
Bar & professional memberships
Cum laude
University of Detroit Law
Practice · Business Law
Counsel for the business you've built.
From a family-run shop to a mid-sized company, Wayne helps owners form, run, buy, and sell business entities — and untangle the contracts and disputes that come with doing business.
Sound familiar?
If any of this is on your mind, you're exactly who Wayne helps.
"I keep meaning to make a will — I just haven't gotten to it."
You're not alone, and it's simpler than you think. Wayne makes the process clear and quick, so you can finally set it down instead of carrying it around.
"I'm not sure the documents I have still hold up."
Laws change and so do families. Wayne reviews what you already have and tells you plainly whether it still does what you need — and updates only what should change.
"Someone in my family passed, and I don't know where to start."
Wayne has guided families through probate for fifty years. He'll walk you through each step, handle what he can, and take the weight off while you grieve.
"I don't want to leave my family a mess to untangle."
That's the whole point of a good plan. Wayne helps you spare them the cost, delay, and conflict — by getting it right now, while it's easy to do.
Practice · Real Estate
Through every closing. Without surprises.
Buying or selling a home, or handling commercial or industrial property, Wayne guides you through the transaction and the issues that come with it — and if a real estate problem has landed on your desk, he can help you sort it out.
Judgment
Fifty years of weighing what matters.
Estate and probate work is a matter of balance — protecting your wishes, providing for your family, and getting every detail right, all at once. It is exactly the kind of careful, considered work Wayne has done for half a century, one family at a time.
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Why Wayne
A practice built on trust.
You work directly with Wayne
From the first phone call to the final signature, your matter is handled by Wayne himself — never passed down to an associate or left to a clerk.
Five decades, one focus
Estate planning and probate have been at the heart of this practice since 1975 — the kind of depth that comes only with time at the work.
Clear counsel, fair fees
Complicated matters explained in plain language, with costs discussed openly and kept reasonable from the very first conversation.
Steady when it matters most
Wills, trusts, illness, loss — Wayne brings patience and real compassion to the moments that ask the most of a family.
One attorney, start to finish
Handled personally — from the first call to the final signature.
No account managers. No handoffs. Just Wayne, accountable for your matter from beginning to end.
How It Works
Simple from the first call.
Getting started is easier than putting it off. Here's exactly what to expect.
01
Call or email
Reach out and tell Wayne, in a sentence or two, what's on your mind.
02
Sit down together
Meet with Wayne directly. He listens first, then explains your options in plain language.
03
Wayne handles it
He prepares your documents or manages the matter — and keeps you informed along the way.
04
Peace of mind
You leave knowing it's done right — and that you have a lawyer to call whenever you need one.
Is It Time?
When it might be time to call.
A few of the moments when a conversation with Wayne can save you worry, money, or both.
You don't have an up-to-date will, power of attorney, patient advocate designation, or trust — or someone you love doesn't.
A friend or family member has passed away, and an estate needs to be probated or a trust administered.
You're buying or selling a home, or other residential, commercial, or industrial property.
You've run into a problem with a real estate matter and need it resolved.
You want to start a business, or a corporate matter needs attention.
You're facing a contract dispute and need sound, practical legal help.
Common Questions
Answers to what people ask first.
Straight answers to the questions that keep families from getting started.
Do I really need a will or a trust?
For nearly everyone, yes. Without a plan, Michigan law decides who inherits from you — and that may not match your wishes. A plan also lets you name guardians for children, choose who acts for you, and make things far easier on the people you leave behind. Wayne can tell you, plainly, what fits your situation.
What happens if I die without an estate plan in Michigan?
Your property passes under Michigan's intestate succession rules — a fixed formula based on your surviving relatives — and your estate generally must go through probate, which takes time and becomes part of the public record. In short, the state's default decides, instead of you.
What's the difference between a will and a living trust?
A will directs who receives what and takes effect through probate after death. A revocable living trust can let assets pass to your loved ones outside of probate, keep your affairs private, and manage things for you if you become unable to. Which is right depends on what you own and what you want — Wayne helps you choose, rather than selling you one or the other.
What is probate, and how long does it take?
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate — proving the will, paying debts, and distributing what's left. In Michigan it can be relatively straightforward or stretch from several months to more than a year, depending on the estate. Good planning can simplify it, and sometimes avoid it.
Do I need a power of attorney and a patient advocate?
Almost certainly. A durable power of attorney lets someone you trust manage your finances if you can't. A patient advocate designation — Michigan's health-care proxy — lets someone make medical decisions on your behalf. These protect you while you're living, not just after, and every adult should have them.
How much does this cost?
It depends on the complexity of your situation, and Wayne discusses fees openly and up front — no surprises. A straightforward, will-based plan typically costs far less than the probate expense, delay, and family conflict it can prevent.
Can't I just use an online template?
You can, but templates often miss Michigan's signing and witnessing requirements, or don't fit your actual circumstances — and those mistakes usually surface when it's too late to fix them. An experienced attorney makes sure your documents are valid and that they truly do what you intend.
When should I update my plan?
After any major change — marriage or divorce, a birth, a death, a move to Michigan, or a significant change in your assets — and otherwise every few years. Wayne can review an existing plan and update only what needs to change.
This is general information, not legal advice. For guidance on your particular situation, talk with Wayne directly.
Wayne G. Wegner
The Attorney
Meet Wayne.
Wayne G. Wegner earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University in 1968, his MBA from Wayne State University in 1972, and his law degree — cum laude — from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1975. He began his career at a mid-sized Detroit firm, working across every aspect of real estate and corporate law.
Today his practice is rooted in estate planning: drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, designations of patient advocate, and the documents that go with them. Wayne is regularly involved in probate and trust administration, where his experience, maturity, and compassion let him guide families through their estate matters with steadiness — especially in times of bereavement.
Education
- 1968B.B.A., Eastern Michigan University
- 1972M.B.A., Wayne State University
- 1975J.D., University of Detroit School of Law cum laude
Courts & Memberships
- State Bar of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- Macomb County Bar Association
- Macomb County Probate Bar Association
- The Christian Legal Society
Contact
Put it in good hands.
Whether you're planning ahead or facing something right now, the first step is a simple conversation. Call Wayne — he'll tell you exactly how he can help.
Phone(586) 218-6812
Fax(248) 483-0242