Fredric A. Sytsma Partner
- Office
- Grand Rapids
- Phone
- 616/336-6808
- Fax
- 616/336-7000
- fasytsma@varnumlaw.com
- Download
- V-Card, Resume
- Assistant
- Janette Allen, 616/336-6837
Estate Planning Experience
Fred is a member of the Estate Planning Practice Group. He has been assisting his clients with their estate planning needs since he first began his practice, and he has during that time handled a wide variety of estate settlements and estate settlement issues. His particular focus is on counseling clients on techniques to minimize estate and gift taxes, and drafting the documents to accomplish that objective. Fred is also a trusted personal advisor to many of the families he has worked with over the years.
Recognition & Rankings
- Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1987.
- Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers, 2011
Professional Activities
- Past president of the Western Michigan Estate Planning Council
- Member of the Council of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, which he chaired from 1986 to 1987
- Member of the Probate and Estate Planning Law Section of the Grand Rapids Bar Association
Education
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University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
J.D., 1968 -
Michigan State University
Lansing, Michigan
B.A., 1964