Atty. Daniel L. DeMent
Author: "The Majority Shareholder, Charitable Contributions and Community Foundations," Corporate Taxation, April 1992; "Private Foundations," The Journal of Taxation of Exempt Organizations, Summer 1992; "Using a Community Foundation to Achieve Charitable Goals," Estate Planning, December 1992. Originating Member of DeMent and Marquardt, PLC, 1994.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Kalamazoo, MI · 61+ Years Experience
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About Daniel L. DeMent at a Glance
Daniel L. DeMent is a Member based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, practicing at DeMent and Marquardt, P.L.C.. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1965). Educated at University of Michigan (LL.B., 1965) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kalamazoo County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan. Serves clients in Kalamazoo, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel L. DeMent
Author
- "The Majority Shareholder, Charitable Contributions and Community Foundations," Corporate Taxation, April 1992
- "Private Foundations," The Journal of Taxation of Exempt Organizations, Summer 1992
- "Using a Community Foundation to Achieve Charitable Goals," Estate Planning, December 1992
- Originating Member of DeMent and Marquardt, PLC, 1994
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel L. DeMent's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel L. DeMent handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Kalamazoo.
Probate in Kalamazoo
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Estate Planning & Probate in Kalamazoo
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax Law in Kalamazoo
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Estate & Gift Tax in Kalamazoo
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Kalamazoo
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.
Kalamazoo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Kalamazoo-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Kalamazoo Choose Daniel L. DeMent
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel L. DeMent's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel L. DeMent brings 61+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and tax, Daniel L. DeMent can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Kalamazoo
A Kalamazoo-based practice means Daniel L. DeMent attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel L. DeMent Handles in Kalamazoo
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