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Audra Woods

Shelby Township, MI

Licensed for 15 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Probate

Language

English

About

Attorney Audra B. Woods, Esq., is a graduate of both Wayne State University and Wayne State University School of Law, Detroit, Michigan. A Metro Detroit native, she obtained her BA in Criminal Justice with honors (Magna Cum Laude) with Certifications in Corrections and Wicklander-Zulawski Interview & Interrogation tactics, and entered the University as a Phi Theta Kappa. During her undergraduate studies she was awarded the Presidential Scholarship for academic excellence. While raising two small children and working full time as a security manager for a national retailer she went on to attend law school at night and earned her Juris Doctorate. During law school Ms. Woods received the Board of Governors Scholarship for Academic Excellence for two consecutive years. Ms. Woods was admitted into the practice of law by the Michigan State Bar in 2006, and maintains accreditation by the Office of General Counsel of the United State of America in Veterans Benefits. Ms. Woods is a career member of the Macomb County Probate Bar Association, a member of the Michigan Bar Elder Law & Disability Rights Section, and a member of the Michigan Bar Probate & Estate Planning Section. In addition, she is regularly appointed as a Guardian Ad Litem by the Macomb County Probate Court.Just prior to sitting for the Michigan Bar, Ms. Woods accepted employment at a prominent Macomb County Elder Care law firm where she worked for approximately six years. There she honed and perfected her skills as well as gained valuable experience working hand in hand with families and focusing on the real life situations that seniors and families of elders can find themselves in. In 2011 Ms. Woods opened a private practice of law in Shelby Township, Michigan, where she continues to focus her law practice in counseling families, individuals and other professionals in the areas of future care and life planning; including Long Term Care planning, Probate law, Medicaid and Veterans benefits.Ms. Woods is active in the elder care community, providing pro-bono services to cancer affected families in need through various Hospice companies, and is a volunteer of Project Salute. In addition, she is a proud member and supporter of the Elks Lodge and an honorary lifetime member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in recognition of her father’s war disability and her dedication to the Veteran community. Ms. Woods sits as a member of the Professional Advisory Committees for several senior communities and is a return speaker at the Michigan Guardianship Association. Ms. Woods enjoys educating the public and other professionals and frequently speaks on topics associated with long term care; most notably Elder Abuse, Veterans and Medicaid benefits. Ms. Woods is available for speaking engagements, for client seminars, community groups and professional organizations across the State of Michigan.

Practices Areas

Probate

Elder Law

Language

English

Contact

Woods Law Office47100 Schoenherr RoadSuite DShelby Township, MI, 4831547100 Schoenherr RoadSuite DSuite DShelby Township, MI, 48315

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Reviews

Deb
September 10, 2015

Ms Woods helped a family member with legal issues and was happy and gave me her name. She helped me with a complicated Medicaid issue and getting my mother's affairs in order. She was always accessible, efficient, and always thoughtful about our issues. I'm glad we found her and consider her our only lawyer. Her staff is also very helpful.

Janet
September 9, 2015

Audra Woods provides outstanding service. She is knowledgeable, efficient and immediately makes her clients feel at ease. She helped me set up my Dad's trust, will and power of attorney shortly after my mom passed away. She goes out of her way to explain things in a manner that is easily understood for everyone; especially my elderly father. Both my dad and I feel much better knowing we are in good hands with Audra. I have recommended her to several of my friends who are in the need of a compassionate, caring, and excellent elder law attorney.

Bonnie and David
September 4, 2015

Audra helped us sort through many issues involving my very elderly mother. She helped us plan for the time when she would pass and then when we needed to get through the process of wrapping up her estate when it did happen. This is very complicated stuff and she guided us to the right conclusion. Audra did so in what we thought was a very reasonable price. She also advised us on the purchase of a condominium. Can't go wrong with her.

DB&MB
December 22, 2014

Referred to Audra Woods' office via our financial advisor who had glowing reviews from assisting other clients. Audra dealt with my husband's mother gaining VA benefits that had been previously been denied. She worked with us in protecting her rights and did it in the time frame expected with a government system. She knows her stuff!

Kathy
September 19, 2013

When it appeared Mom would required long term assistance, we hired Audra Woods to assist with preparing power of attorney paperwork, protecting Mom's assets, and to quickly qualify her for medicaid. Audra was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and managed to quickly assure Mom was well cared for, assets protected, and medicaid approved. Thank you!

Deb
September 10, 2015

Ms Woods helped a family member with legal issues and was happy and gave me her name. She helped me with a complicated Medicaid issue and getting my mother's affairs in order. She was always accessible, efficient, and always thoughtful about our issues. I'm glad we found her and consider her our only lawyer. Her staff is also very helpful.

Janet
September 9, 2015

Audra Woods provides outstanding service. She is knowledgeable, efficient and immediately makes her clients feel at ease. She helped me set up my Dad's trust, will and power of attorney shortly after my mom passed away. She goes out of her way to explain things in a manner that is easily understood for everyone; especially my elderly father. Both my dad and I feel much better knowing we are in good hands with Audra. I have recommended her to several of my friends who are in the need of a compassionate, caring, and excellent elder law attorney.

Bonnie and David
September 4, 2015

Audra helped us sort through many issues involving my very elderly mother. She helped us plan for the time when she would pass and then when we needed to get through the process of wrapping up her estate when it did happen. This is very complicated stuff and she guided us to the right conclusion. Audra did so in what we thought was a very reasonable price. She also advised us on the purchase of a condominium. Can't go wrong with her.

DB&MB
December 22, 2014

Referred to Audra Woods' office via our financial advisor who had glowing reviews from assisting other clients. Audra dealt with my husband's mother gaining VA benefits that had been previously been denied. She worked with us in protecting her rights and did it in the time frame expected with a government system. She knows her stuff!

Kathy
September 19, 2013

When it appeared Mom would required long term assistance, we hired Audra Woods to assist with preparing power of attorney paperwork, protecting Mom's assets, and to quickly qualify her for medicaid. Audra was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and managed to quickly assure Mom was well cared for, assets protected, and medicaid approved. Thank you!

Deb
September 10, 2015

Ms Woods helped a family member with legal issues and was happy and gave me her name. She helped me with a complicated Medicaid issue and getting my mother's affairs in order. She was always accessible, efficient, and always thoughtful about our issues. I'm glad we found her and consider her our only lawyer. Her staff is also very helpful.

Janet
September 9, 2015

Audra Woods provides outstanding service. She is knowledgeable, efficient and immediately makes her clients feel at ease. She helped me set up my Dad's trust, will and power of attorney shortly after my mom passed away. She goes out of her way to explain things in a manner that is easily understood for everyone; especially my elderly father. Both my dad and I feel much better knowing we are in good hands with Audra. I have recommended her to several of my friends who are in the need of a compassionate, caring, and excellent elder law attorney.

Bonnie and David
September 4, 2015

Audra helped us sort through many issues involving my very elderly mother. She helped us plan for the time when she would pass and then when we needed to get through the process of wrapping up her estate when it did happen. This is very complicated stuff and she guided us to the right conclusion. Audra did so in what we thought was a very reasonable price. She also advised us on the purchase of a condominium. Can't go wrong with her.

DB&MB
December 22, 2014

Referred to Audra Woods' office via our financial advisor who had glowing reviews from assisting other clients. Audra dealt with my husband's mother gaining VA benefits that had been previously been denied. She worked with us in protecting her rights and did it in the time frame expected with a government system. She knows her stuff!

Kathy
September 19, 2013

When it appeared Mom would required long term assistance, we hired Audra Woods to assist with preparing power of attorney paperwork, protecting Mom's assets, and to quickly qualify her for medicaid. Audra was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and managed to quickly assure Mom was well cared for, assets protected, and medicaid approved. Thank you!