Michael Witzke named Chair of Estate Planning and Probate Practice Group at McDonald Hopkins

CLEVELAND, Jan. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald Hopkins is proud to announce that Michael P. Witzke has been named the Chair of the firm's Estate Planning and Probate Practice Group.

As Chair, Witzke will be leading a team of experienced attorneys with expertise in developing tax-efficient and cost-effective strategies for wealth transfer. The overall goal of the group is helping individuals and families meet their planning objectives and ensuring their final goals are carried out.

Based in Detroit, Witzke is licensed in Michigan, Illinois, and Florida. He practices in the areas of estate and gift tax planning, special needs planning, retirement planning, charitable giving, elder law, and business succession planning. A Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant, Michael holds the Retirement Planning Specialist designation from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. He is also a member of the Probate and Estate Planning Sections of the State Bar of Michigan.

Michael earned his J.D. from Wayne State University. He received a B.A. from Michigan State University, James Madison College.

About McDonald Hopkins
Founded in 1930, McDonald Hopkins is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with locations in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Miami, and West Palm Beach. With more than 50 service and industry teams, we have the expertise and knowledge to meet the growing number of legal and business challenges our clients face. For more information about McDonald Hopkins, visit mcdonaldhopkins.com.

CONTACT: Deborah W. KelmMcDonald Hopkins LLC
600 Superior Avenue, East, Suite 2100
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Phone: 216.348.5733
Email: dkelm@mcdonaldhopkins.com

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