Atty. Charles R Bear

Atty. Charles R Bear

Charles R Bear is a lawyer practicing elder law & disability rights, probate & estate planning, solo & small firm. Charles received a M.A. degree from University of Iowa, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Portage Portage 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles R Bear at a glance

Charles R Bear is an Associate based in Portage, Michigan, practicing at Randall L. Brown & Associates, PLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1982). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Iowa M.A. (—). Serands clients in Portage, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles R Bear is a lawyer practicing elder law & disability rights, probate & estate planning, solo & small firm
  • Charles received a M.A. degree from University of Iowa, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Charles practices at Randall L. Brown & Associates, PLC in Portage, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Charles R Bear's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles R Bear handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Charles R Bear is one of 128,014 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.

Charles R Bear is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Elder Law

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

Charles R Bear is one of 53,430 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 Portage 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles R Bear

Where is Charles R Bear's law office located?
Charles R Bear's law practice is located in Portage, Michigan. The firm is Randall L. Brown & Associates, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles R Bear handle?
Charles R Bear focuses on probate, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Charles R Bear practiced law?
Charles R Bear has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Charles R Bear go to law school?
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How can I contact Charles R Bear for a consultation?
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Education

Washburn University of Topeka School of Law J.D.
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University of Iowa M.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1982

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