April joined THK Law in 1998. Since that time she has worked with Partner Mick Tuesley and other firm attorneys in the area of estate and trust administration. April is knowledgeable in most aspects of estate and trust administration in both Indiana and Michigan. She is often the primary contact person for beneficiaries and assists attorneys and clients with many of the following:
Appointment of personal representative
Probate last will and testament, assist in payment of claims against estate
Prepare and file required petitions to complete the administration of estate
Collection and management of assets
Notices on interested persons and readily ascertainable creditors
Sale of estate personal property and real estate
Distribution of assets to beneficiaries
Discharge of the personal representative
Assist with contested claims
Practices
Trust Administration
Estate Administration
Probate
Estate Planning
Wills & Living Wills
Trusts & Living Trusts
Charitable Trusts
Special Needs Trusts
Powers of Attorney
Professional Associations
National Federation of Paralegal Associations
Michiana Estate Planning Council, Member
St. Joseph County (IN) Bar Association, Associate Member
American Association of Notaries
Education
Southwestern Michigan College Associate Degree in Applied Science, 1994
Community Involvement
Cass County Domestic Violence Outreach, former volunteer