Warren H. Krueger, III

Warren Krueger's practice revolves around helping individuals get their legal affairs in order. Warren represents clients in the following areas:

• Estate Planning – Works with clients of all wealth levels and ages. Drafts wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other related documents. Assists business owners in succession planning. Assists high net wealth clients in gift planning and estate tax planning.
• Estate and Trust Administration – Represents fiduciaries in the administration of estates and trusts, and represents beneficiaries regarding their rights under Michigan law and governing instruments.
• Probate and Civil Litigation – Represents fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and other interested parties in probate court litigation including administrative disputes, will and trust contests, and removal of fiduciaries.

Warren also serves on the firm's Executive Committee and is the Vice President for the Lansing office. Previously he served as the Trusts & Estates Practice Group Leader.

Warren earned his B.A. in Economics from Michigan State University. While at Michigan State, Warren competed on the varsity men’s cross country and track and field teams, earning his varsity letter. 

"Top 5 Under 35, Ingham County Bar Association, 2015

Michigan Super Lawyers "Rising Star," Estate & Probate, 2022-2023

• Developed, drafted, and implemented estate plans for clients of various needs including high-net wealth clients with taxable estates, farmers with complex assets and operations, and business owners.
• Represented clients seeking appointment of a guardian and conservator over incapacitated individuals.
• Represented investors and lenders in multi-million dollar real estate developments.
• Represented clients in numerous civil actions in state and federal courts, and proceedings before Michigan probate courts.
• Represented clients in numerous matters before the Michigan Court of Appeals including successfully representing a beneficiary defending the appeal of a judgment invalidating a putative will disinheriting client.
• Advised small businesses and startups on various matters including organizational structures and agreements, and member/shareholder disputes.

Legal Affiliations:

• American Bar Association
• State Bar of Michigan
  • Probate & Estate Planning Section Council (PEPS), Member
    • Undue Influence Legislation Drafting Ad Hoc Committee
  • Real Property Law Section
• Michigan State Bar Foundation
  • Fellow
• Ingham County Bar Association

Industry & Professional Associations:

• Greater Lansing Estate Planning Council, Member
• Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) Probate & Estate Planning Advisory Board
  • Member, 2022-Present

Community Involvement

• Capital Region Community Foundation
  • Board Member, 2024-Present