Legal Services
Over 37 Years of Combined Experience
Former Associate Justice of the United States, Potter Stewart said that, “Fairness is what justice is.” We provide our legal services with this practice in mind, providing fair and honest legal advice in Muskegon, Michigan and the West Michigan area. We are general law practitioners as well as impart specialized counsel in the areas listed below.
Business Law
Law and compliance influences all aspects and areas of the business environment. Our business lawyers in Muskegon, Michigan are ready to provide you with reliable representation regarding business transactions, entity formation, contracts, tax planning, and so on. Learn More.
Real Estate Law
The real estate attorneys at Bowen Hoogstra Law Offices are well versed in real estate matters ranging from large land acquisitions to the proper drafting of residential leases, as well as land contracts. They also handle thousands of Land Lord Tenant matters per year.
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Estate Planning
For over thirty years, Bowen Hoogstra Law Offices have represented clients in estate planning, including probate administration, wills, charitable and personal gifts, powers of attorney, Medicaid planning, living trusts, and trust administration. They also specialize in elder law
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Civil Litigation
If a problem arises that cannot be resolved without a lawsuit, consult with a civil litigation attorney. Bowen Hoogstra Law’s attorneys are experienced in many civil litigation matters, such as prosecution and defense. They regularly practice in District, Probate, Circuit and Federal Courts.
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Your Justice Is Our Approach
Learn More About Bowen Hoogstra Law Office’s Experienced Muskegon Lawyers
About
David T. Bowen is a Muskegon lawyer and graduate of Wake Forest School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Michigan.
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Jonathan R. Hoogstra is a Muskegon lawyer and graduate of Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is licensed to practice law in Michigan, Wisconsin, and the Eastern Federal District of Michigan.
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Resources
Trustee Self-Dealing in Michigan: Recognizing and Challenging Conflicts of Interest
Trusts are designed to protect property and simplify future distributions for beneficiaries. A living trust in Michigan, for instance, authorizes a trustee to decide how assets are managed during life and after death. However, the trust can only work as intended when...
Partition Actions in Michigan: What Happens When Co-Owners Want Different Things
Joint ownership of property can work well when everyone shares the same plans. Problems often begin when the owners have different ideas about how the property should be used, maintained, or sold. One person might want to live in the home, while another might want to...
Trustee Removal in Michigan Probate: When Mismanagement Justifies Court Intervention
When someone creates a trust, that person expects the trustee to act with care, honesty, and good judgment. The trustee, who might be a family member, trusted friend, professional advisor, or financial institution, is given authority to manage property, pay expenses,...
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Located in the heart of downtown Muskegon, Bowen Hoogstra Law Office is nearby Kearny Memorial Park and the Muskegon County Governmental Complex.
BOWEN HOOGSTRA ATTORNEYS AT LAW
(231) 726-4484
1042 Terrace Street
Muskegon, MI 49442