Atty. Robert E. Kass
Bob concentrates on estate planning, tax counseling, wealth preservation, and planned giving. He is thorough and analytical, while giving great personal attention to his clients.
Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving Birmingham, MI
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About Robert E. Kass at a Glance
Robert E. Kass is a trusts attorney based in Birmingham, Michigan, practicing at Varnum Llp. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at New York University (J.D., 1979) and New York University (LL.M). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Estate Planning (2026). Serves clients in Birmingham, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. Kass
- Bob concentrates on estate planning, tax counseling, wealth preservation, and planned giving
- He is thorough and analytical, while giving great personal attention to his clients
- His practice includes estate planning, wealth preservation, and planned giving, for estates of all sizes
- In addition to the traditional drafting of wills and trusts, he and his group specialize in sophisticated wealth preservation techniques, succession planning, probate and trust administration, post-mortem planning, as well as estate tax return preparation, gift and estate tax audits and appeals, and estate-related claims and litigation
- He is also heavily involved in charitable and planned giving techniques, to permit his clients to identify and meet their charitable objectives with maximum tax benefit
- After earning his law degree at the University of Michigan, Bob began his legal career as an associate with a U.S. law firm in Brussels, Belgium, serving a multinational corporate clientele
- He later returned to the United States to pursue advanced studies in tax law at New York University, where he earned a Master's Degree in Taxation
- He then a mid-size Detroit law firm, where he remained for 43 years, until he joined Varnum, LLP as Counsel in 2022
- Bob is a Fellow of the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel ("ACTEC")
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Trusts in Birmingham
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Birmingham
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 Birmingham 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.
Birmingham Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Birmingham-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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Why Clients in Birmingham Choose Robert E. Kass
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 Robert E. Kass's practice in the field of trusts.
Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Robert E. Kass's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Birmingham
A Birmingham-based practice means Robert E. Kass attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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