team-member

Travis Dafoe

Frankenmuth, MI

Licensed for 12 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Estate Planning

Language

English

About

 I enjoy the interaction with people where I can explain something that may seem complex in a way that helps them understand. As a former teacher, I do enjoy those ah-ha moments where things click. I enjoy talking with clients and getting to know them and their situation, so that I can find the best possible solutions for their needs. I believe that effective estate planning is a critical component of my client’s life planning.  I believe that family fights over inheritance are unnecessary and wasteful. Families achieve better outcomes through planning rather than fighting. While it is impossible to prevent people from fighting, I discuss with my clients issues that may exist and try to implement solutions now to problems that may later turn into litigation.  As an estate planning attorney, I strive to help you plan for the unknown catastrophes, the known eventualities, and everything in between. By planning, you can gain peace of mind that your loved ones are taken care of in the best way if something should happen to you. As part of the process, I listen to my clients to understand their goals and needs. Using this information, we create solutions to their unique problems. I use many different estate planning tools, like trusts, wills, and powers of attorney, to create client-centered solutions.  I communicate clearly and without legalese, so clients are empowered to make the best decisions for their situations. Together, we can work to make sure that we not only create a plan that incorporates the clients goal’s but that we implement the plan, so when your estate plan is executed it is successful.  To stay up-to-date with the latest developments I am a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, and a member of WealthCounsel. WealthCounsel is a national community of estate planning professionals committed to the highest standards. It is a collaborative organization that has seminars and webinars to provide me with the latest tools and ideas.  I received my undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University in 2003 and my JD from Western Michigan University’s Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2009. I have been licensed to practice law in Michigan since 2009. I am licensed to practice in both the Western and Eastern Federal District Courts as well as the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals that covers Michigan Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee.   

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Probate

Elder Law

Language

English

Contact

Dafoe Law, PLLC160 S. Main Street Ste 4Frankenmuth, MI, 48734 Office (989) 321-2330 160 S. Main Street Ste 4Frankenmuth, MI, 48734 Office (989) 321-2330(989) 321-2330

Office: (989) 244-1551

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
August 15, 2016

We utilize Travis' expertise and legal counsel from a business perspective and he has always responded to our legal questions and requests to review documents promptly and in terms that are easily understood.

Lori
November 19, 2016

Travis provided me with full explanations, alternatives, timing and process flow for my case. He developed an excellent strategy to present before the adminitrative law judge. I was very happy with his service and impressed with his knowledge

JoAnn
January 20, 2021

My family (siblings) had 2 different meetings with Mr. Dafoe in concerns for our elderly mother's situation. It is very hard to be on the same page with 4 of us siblings, so most of us feel we need extra outside help. Mr. Dafoe gave us 3 hours of consultation for free!!! He was very informative trying to guide us to what would or could be best for our mother, but there was friction, so Mr. Dafoe took control of the situation to stop that. I feel he was professionaI and would recommend him to anyone. He seems to truly care about the well being of the elderly and knows how to do it. I thank you Mr. Dafoe for all your time and efforts and I am sorry you had to experience our dyfunction, Sincerely, JoAnn Mudgett

Darrel
January 20, 2021

Travis was trying to give us options, on what we could do, to help our mom. Mary was not being truthful with some of her responses. Then after Mary interrupted Travis, he confronted her. She then smirked. You can take it from there. Travis gave us more time in consulting us, then we expected. He seems very knowable on Elder Law. My other two sisters and I, are still planning on working with him, even if Mary refuses.

Lori
November 18, 2016

After attending a free seminar that Travis Dafoe offered 2 years ago, I met with him for estate planning after gathering many materials as requested. We reviewed the information together which was helpful to me. Later he told me various options to choose & decide on, and answered my questions helpfully. At our big meeting for signing, he again explained & answered my questions & helped with what I didn't know. Now that such a big project has been taken care of, I can set that aside for now and look forward to a yearly review meeting. He provided a knowledgeable experience and was helpful in my family situation. His assistant Amanda was pleasant and courteous too.

anonymous
May 14, 2016

I had a consultation with Mr. Dafoe, and even though he was unable to take my case, he was very helpful and explained things clearly. He was kind and honest and I really appreciated his help.

David
April 22, 2016

My wife and I consulted Travis about estate planning and ended up hiring him. We are very happy with the work that he did for us. When we went into the initial meeting, we were not sure if we needed a Will or a Trust or both. Travis did a great job explaining the differences, advantages and disadvantages between a Will and a Trust in a way that ordinary people could understand. In addition to explaining all the differences, he did a fantastic job answering all of our questions and providing legal insight as to what the best solution was for our needs. In the end we are very happy with the estate planning documents that Travis created for us and he did a great job customizing the documents for our needs. It is not just a template from a discount website, it is customized for what our family needs. The whole process was very easy, and his office was very easy to work with for scheduling. I feel as though Travis is an attorney that we can trust. I would recommend estate planning to all of my friends and family and highly recommend Travis for their individual estate planning needs.

Jill
April 18, 2016

We hired Travis to write our wills. Originally I had gone in thinking I wanted a trust to protect our assets for our kids' benefit, but Travis explained that we really only needed a Trust Under Will provision. That saved us money. Also, he wrote us a codicil to add our second child without extra charge. Furthermore, the documents he prepared for us were in plain language and not "legalese" so we could clearly understand. We would definitely recommend him for all of your legal needs.

Steven Anderson
October 22, 2015

Travis assisted our non-profit with getting our 501C3 status corrected. We had previously worked under another organization's status. He made the process very easy and was always willing and able to answer our questions.

Mel
September 17, 2015

His knowledge amazed me. He knows how to get the job done, and what my best options are. I actually just reffered a couple friends his way because I know they will be very satisfied too

anonymous
August 15, 2016

We utilize Travis' expertise and legal counsel from a business perspective and he has always responded to our legal questions and requests to review documents promptly and in terms that are easily understood.

Lori
November 19, 2016

Travis provided me with full explanations, alternatives, timing and process flow for my case. He developed an excellent strategy to present before the adminitrative law judge. I was very happy with his service and impressed with his knowledge

JoAnn
January 20, 2021

My family (siblings) had 2 different meetings with Mr. Dafoe in concerns for our elderly mother's situation. It is very hard to be on the same page with 4 of us siblings, so most of us feel we need extra outside help. Mr. Dafoe gave us 3 hours of consultation for free!!! He was very informative trying to guide us to what would or could be best for our mother, but there was friction, so Mr. Dafoe took control of the situation to stop that. I feel he was professionaI and would recommend him to anyone. He seems to truly care about the well being of the elderly and knows how to do it. I thank you Mr. Dafoe for all your time and efforts and I am sorry you had to experience our dyfunction, Sincerely, JoAnn Mudgett

Darrel
January 20, 2021

Travis was trying to give us options, on what we could do, to help our mom. Mary was not being truthful with some of her responses. Then after Mary interrupted Travis, he confronted her. She then smirked. You can take it from there. Travis gave us more time in consulting us, then we expected. He seems very knowable on Elder Law. My other two sisters and I, are still planning on working with him, even if Mary refuses.

Lori
November 18, 2016

After attending a free seminar that Travis Dafoe offered 2 years ago, I met with him for estate planning after gathering many materials as requested. We reviewed the information together which was helpful to me. Later he told me various options to choose & decide on, and answered my questions helpfully. At our big meeting for signing, he again explained & answered my questions & helped with what I didn't know. Now that such a big project has been taken care of, I can set that aside for now and look forward to a yearly review meeting. He provided a knowledgeable experience and was helpful in my family situation. His assistant Amanda was pleasant and courteous too.

anonymous
May 14, 2016

I had a consultation with Mr. Dafoe, and even though he was unable to take my case, he was very helpful and explained things clearly. He was kind and honest and I really appreciated his help.

David
April 22, 2016

My wife and I consulted Travis about estate planning and ended up hiring him. We are very happy with the work that he did for us. When we went into the initial meeting, we were not sure if we needed a Will or a Trust or both. Travis did a great job explaining the differences, advantages and disadvantages between a Will and a Trust in a way that ordinary people could understand. In addition to explaining all the differences, he did a fantastic job answering all of our questions and providing legal insight as to what the best solution was for our needs. In the end we are very happy with the estate planning documents that Travis created for us and he did a great job customizing the documents for our needs. It is not just a template from a discount website, it is customized for what our family needs. The whole process was very easy, and his office was very easy to work with for scheduling. I feel as though Travis is an attorney that we can trust. I would recommend estate planning to all of my friends and family and highly recommend Travis for their individual estate planning needs.

Jill
April 18, 2016

We hired Travis to write our wills. Originally I had gone in thinking I wanted a trust to protect our assets for our kids' benefit, but Travis explained that we really only needed a Trust Under Will provision. That saved us money. Also, he wrote us a codicil to add our second child without extra charge. Furthermore, the documents he prepared for us were in plain language and not "legalese" so we could clearly understand. We would definitely recommend him for all of your legal needs.

Steven Anderson
October 22, 2015

Travis assisted our non-profit with getting our 501C3 status corrected. We had previously worked under another organization's status. He made the process very easy and was always willing and able to answer our questions.

Mel
September 17, 2015

His knowledge amazed me. He knows how to get the job done, and what my best options are. I actually just reffered a couple friends his way because I know they will be very satisfied too

anonymous
August 15, 2016

We utilize Travis' expertise and legal counsel from a business perspective and he has always responded to our legal questions and requests to review documents promptly and in terms that are easily understood.

Lori
November 19, 2016

Travis provided me with full explanations, alternatives, timing and process flow for my case. He developed an excellent strategy to present before the adminitrative law judge. I was very happy with his service and impressed with his knowledge

JoAnn
January 20, 2021

My family (siblings) had 2 different meetings with Mr. Dafoe in concerns for our elderly mother's situation. It is very hard to be on the same page with 4 of us siblings, so most of us feel we need extra outside help. Mr. Dafoe gave us 3 hours of consultation for free!!! He was very informative trying to guide us to what would or could be best for our mother, but there was friction, so Mr. Dafoe took control of the situation to stop that. I feel he was professionaI and would recommend him to anyone. He seems to truly care about the well being of the elderly and knows how to do it. I thank you Mr. Dafoe for all your time and efforts and I am sorry you had to experience our dyfunction, Sincerely, JoAnn Mudgett

Darrel
January 20, 2021

Travis was trying to give us options, on what we could do, to help our mom. Mary was not being truthful with some of her responses. Then after Mary interrupted Travis, he confronted her. She then smirked. You can take it from there. Travis gave us more time in consulting us, then we expected. He seems very knowable on Elder Law. My other two sisters and I, are still planning on working with him, even if Mary refuses.

Lori
November 18, 2016

After attending a free seminar that Travis Dafoe offered 2 years ago, I met with him for estate planning after gathering many materials as requested. We reviewed the information together which was helpful to me. Later he told me various options to choose & decide on, and answered my questions helpfully. At our big meeting for signing, he again explained & answered my questions & helped with what I didn't know. Now that such a big project has been taken care of, I can set that aside for now and look forward to a yearly review meeting. He provided a knowledgeable experience and was helpful in my family situation. His assistant Amanda was pleasant and courteous too.

anonymous
May 14, 2016

I had a consultation with Mr. Dafoe, and even though he was unable to take my case, he was very helpful and explained things clearly. He was kind and honest and I really appreciated his help.

David
April 22, 2016

My wife and I consulted Travis about estate planning and ended up hiring him. We are very happy with the work that he did for us. When we went into the initial meeting, we were not sure if we needed a Will or a Trust or both. Travis did a great job explaining the differences, advantages and disadvantages between a Will and a Trust in a way that ordinary people could understand. In addition to explaining all the differences, he did a fantastic job answering all of our questions and providing legal insight as to what the best solution was for our needs. In the end we are very happy with the estate planning documents that Travis created for us and he did a great job customizing the documents for our needs. It is not just a template from a discount website, it is customized for what our family needs. The whole process was very easy, and his office was very easy to work with for scheduling. I feel as though Travis is an attorney that we can trust. I would recommend estate planning to all of my friends and family and highly recommend Travis for their individual estate planning needs.

Jill
April 18, 2016

We hired Travis to write our wills. Originally I had gone in thinking I wanted a trust to protect our assets for our kids' benefit, but Travis explained that we really only needed a Trust Under Will provision. That saved us money. Also, he wrote us a codicil to add our second child without extra charge. Furthermore, the documents he prepared for us were in plain language and not "legalese" so we could clearly understand. We would definitely recommend him for all of your legal needs.

Steven Anderson
October 22, 2015

Travis assisted our non-profit with getting our 501C3 status corrected. We had previously worked under another organization's status. He made the process very easy and was always willing and able to answer our questions.

Mel
September 17, 2015

His knowledge amazed me. He knows how to get the job done, and what my best options are. I actually just reffered a couple friends his way because I know they will be very satisfied too