Atty. Benjamin Jay Herbert

Atty. Benjamin Jay Herbert

Benjamin Jay Herbert is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and trust administration, elder law and 5 other areas of law. Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Kalamazoo Kalamazoo 20 Years Experience 20 year
Call (269) 238-0421

Profile Summary

About Benjamin Jay Herbert at a glance

Benjamin Jay Herbert is a Partner based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, practicing at Herbert Machnik Law Firm. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, estate litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2006). Educated at Michigan State University College of Law J.D. (—) and Michigan State University B.A. Economics, Deans List, with honors and cum laude (—). Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serves clients in Kalamazoo, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Benjamin Jay Herbert is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and trust administration, elder law and 5 other areas of law
  • Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Benjamin practices at Herbert Machnik Law Firm in Kalamazoo, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin Jay Herbert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Jay Herbert handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Benjamin Jay Herbert is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →

Probate

Benjamin Jay Herbert is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Benjamin Jay Herbert is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Benjamin Jay Herbert is one of 18,366 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Benjamin Jay Herbert is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kalamazoo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Michigan attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Kalamazoo or all attorneys in Michigan.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Benjamin Jay Herbert

Where is Benjamin Jay Herbert's law office located?
Benjamin Jay Herbert's law practice is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The firm is Herbert Machnik Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin Jay Herbert handle?
Benjamin Jay Herbert focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, estate litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Benjamin Jay Herbert practiced law?
Benjamin Jay Herbert has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Benjamin Jay Herbert go to law school?
Benjamin Jay Herbert earned their education at (—); (—).
How can I contact Benjamin Jay Herbert for a consultation?
You can contact Benjamin Jay Herbert directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

Michigan State University College of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Michigan State University B.A. Economics, Deans List, with honors and cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2006

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.