Boutique Michigan Law Firm
Plan.Protect.Preserve.
Practical legal guidance for life, legacy, career and business. Straight answers, practical counsel and transparent information for the legal decisions that matter.
- 25+ yearsin law enforcement as a police officer, investigator and sergeant
- CIPP/US · CIPMprivacy certifications through the IAPP
- Transparent feesflat-fee pricing whenever the scope allows
- Troy, Michiganserving clients across the state
Plan · Protect · Preserve
Focused counsel for what comes next
Estate & Risk approaches each matter with a risk-management mindset: understand the objective, identify the pressure points, and build a practical path forward.
PlanEstate PlanningBuild a thoughtful plan for family, assets, incapacity and legacy.View page
PreserveProbate & TrustsAdministration and dispute counsel when a family or fiduciary needs a clear path forward.View page
ServeFirst Responder PlanningDedicated estate planning and preferred fees for those who serve.View page
ProtectProfessional LicensingProtect the license, career and reputation you worked to build.View page
ProtectBusiness & Civil LitigationContract review, succession planning and selected civil matters.View page
ProtectData Privacy & CybersecurityPrivacy compliance, breach response, identity theft and digital risk.View page
For investors & companiesReal Estate Title & Distressed PropertyQuiet title, probate to clear title, partition and deed corrections for companies that buy property with title problems.View page
Joseph Andrew Bunting, Esq. · Attorney & FounderMeet your attorney
Joseph Andrew Bunting, Esq.
Integrity. Clarity. Straight answers.
Joseph Andrew Bunting is the founder of Estate & Risk, representing individuals, families, professionals, business owners and real estate investors in estate planning, probate and trusts, elder law, professional licensing, contracts and business matters, real estate title work and selected civil matters.
Before practicing law, Joseph spent more than 25 years in law enforcement, investigations, leadership and public service as a police officer, investigator and sergeant. That experience shapes a practical, disciplined approach to identifying risk, evaluating evidence and helping clients make informed decisions.
Estate & Risk is built around personal attention, useful information and transparent pricing whenever the scope allows.
About Joseph & Estate & RiskFirst responders & those who serve
Before the next call comes.
Dedicated planning for law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections, military, veterans and other service professionals, with a direct path to estate planning, the free guide, and our First Responder & Veteran Resource Center.
- Law enforcement
- Fire service
- EMS
- Dispatch
- Corrections
- Military
- Veterans
- Nurses & healthcare
Free guideBefore the Next Call Comes
For departments, stations and teams
First Responder Group Planning Days
Bring estate planning to your department, station, dispatch center or facility. Group planning days work best with five or more participating households and can be scheduled around day, afternoon and midnight shifts, anywhere in Michigan.
Transparent fees
Know the price before you begin
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Will PlanWill, financial power of attorney, patient advocate and HIPAA documents | $1,250 individual$1,950 couple |
| Revocable Trust PlanLiving trust, pour-over will and supporting documents | $2,500 individual$3,750 couple |
| 18+ College & Young Adult PlanFinancial POA, health-care planning, HIPAA and education-record authorizations | $495 |
| First Responder Essential 3Patient advocate designation, durable financial POA and HIPAA authorization | $450 |
| Physician Contract ReviewDefined-scope review of an employment agreement | from $750flat fee |
| Licensing, probate and court mattersFlat-fee options may be available for defined matters | $350 / hour |
Where we work
Serving Troy, Metro Detroit and clients across Michigan
The firm's office is in Troy, in Oakland County. Clients come from across Southeast Michigan, and much of the work can be handled by phone, video and secure document exchange, so distance is rarely a barrier. Professional licensing matters and first responder planning are handled statewide.
Office: 3310 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 265, Troy, MI 48084. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends by appointment only. Joseph is often in court, so please call, text or schedule before you visit.
Counties
- Oakland County
- Macomb County
- Wayne County
- Washtenaw County
- Livingston County
- Genesee County
Communities
- Troy
- Birmingham
- Bloomfield Hills
- Bloomfield Township
- West Bloomfield
- Royal Oak
- Southfield
- Auburn Hills
- Pontiac
- Waterford
- Commerce Township
- Sterling Heights
- Warren
- Detroit
Free Michigan guides
Start with the right information
Essential Estate Planning Guide
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health-care directives, probate and legacy planning.
Open free guide (PDF)First Responder Estate Planning Guide
Focused estate-planning guidance for law enforcement, fire, EMS, military, Veterans and service families.
Open free guide (PDF)
Ready to talk?
Legal work designed around what happens next.
The goal is not just to complete a document or respond to today's issue. It is to understand what the decision changes tomorrow, for your family, career, business or legacy.
3310 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 265, Troy, MI 48084 · Serving Troy, Oakland County and clients across Michigan