Kim Casteel

Kim is a paralegal in Taft’s Southfield office and provides support to the Wealth Transfer Litigation and Estate Planning practice groups. She has extensive experience in probate and elder law and is proficient in drafting legal documents, research, communication, and organization. Kim works directly with clients to assist with all aspects of probate, estate planning, elder law, trusts, and real estate related to probate.

Kim meets with families and loved ones to discuss probate, elder law, and trust processes, which can be difficult topics for many to explore. Her expertise includes identifying and valuing assets, preparing probate and accounting documents for estates and trusts, reviewing and interpreting wills and trust agreements, and implementing plans during the estate and trust administration process. Kim is also a notary public.

Kim earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University and holds a paralegal certificate from the Academy of Court Reporting.

Speeches

• Presenter at various Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) Seminars
• Presenter on probate/trust administration for Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, Legal Assistant Section
• Presenter on probate/trust administration for Oakland County Bar Association, Legal Assistant Section
• Presenter for National Business Institute for Probate, Start to Finish