Our Top Estate Attorneys | LoPrete, Lyneis, & Carnwath, P.C.

Attorneys

Our attorneys provide personal, individualized attention and efficient representation for each client. We provide our clients with clear, easy-to-understand legal options and rights. We always look forward to meeting and exceeding our clients’ needs. We understand how to best advise and advocate for our clients in the courtroom and beyond. Our attorneys have the legal knowledge you and your family need to represent your interests effectively.

James H. LoPrete

Senior attorney

James H. LoPrete is a Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), one of approximately 2,400 attorneys worldwide who have been elected to hold this honor. He graduated with distinction from the University of Michigan Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review. He began his legal career with the Chrysler Corporation in the Secretary's office and legal department, then went into private practice. Mr. LoPrete is a past chair of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan and a past ACTEC Michigan State chair.

Mary M. Lyneis

Partner

Mary M. Lyneis leads the firm's practice. She has worked with attorney James LoPrete without interruption for over 40 years. Ms. Lyneis graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Detroit School of Law. Her areas of practice span every stage of her client's estate planning needs.

Drew A. Carnwath

Partner

Drew A. Carnwath focuses his practice on the areas of elder law, conservatorships, guardianships, estate planning and estate and trust litigation. He has represented clients in cases alleging vulnerable adult abuse, undue influence and breaches of fiduciary duty.

Shaun R. Austin

Associate

Shaun R. Austin's practice encompasses all areas of probate litigation and administration, including trusts, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and estate planning.

Our unique, complete probate practice.

Our firm is unique because it is a complete probate practice firm, meaning that we practice in all the areas related to probate: estate planning and administration, taxation, probate and trust litigation, elder law, guardianships and conservatorships.

We provide these services for individuals, families, businesses and non-profit entities. Clients of LoPrete, Lyneis & Carnwath, P.C. enjoy the benefit of working with one dedicated legal team for estate planning during a loved one’s lifetime and post death, ensuring consistent legal assistance from a stable team.