Wendy Holtvluwer | Estate Planning

Holtvluwer Law

Wendy Holtvluwer | Holtvluwer Law

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Firm Summary

Over the last two decades, my work has focused on estate planning and tax-exempt organizations, and I have continued to expand my knowledge by studying tax-exempt organization law at Georgetown Law Center and earning an LL.M. in Taxation at New York University School of Law.

I understand the needs and wants of people facing these situations, and I have built on my expertise to create a law firm designed especially for them. My work will continue to focus on general and high-end estate and philanthropic planning, probate and trust administration, will and trust dispute litigation, and guardianships/conservatorships, along with tax-exempt/non-profit organizations.

As the owner of Holtvluwer Law, I look forward to getting to know each of you. Here is a brief introduction for you to learn about my background, qualifications, and interests.

Education
New York University School of Law
LL.M. in Taxation, with a concentration on estate and gift tax planning, 2012

Georgetown University Law Center
Studying tax-exempt organization law, 2011

Ohio Northern University College of Law
J.D., with high distinction, 2000

Cornerstone University
B.A., 1994

Honors
Best Lawyers in America” each year since 2013 for Trusts and Estates Law, as well as in Nonprofit Charities Law

Named as “Best Lawyers 2020 Grand Rapids Lawyer of the Year” for Nonprofit/Charities Law

Published
“Political Activity Limitations for 501(c)(3) Organizations: Where Are We Now?” The Michigan Business Law Journal, Volume 38, Issue 2, Summer 2018

Member
American Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Community & Professional Involvement
Board Member, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

President, Western Michigan Planned Giving Group

Member, West Michigan Estate Planning Council

Member, State Bar of Michigan, Nonprofit Corporations Committee

Member, Cornerstone University, Business Division Advisory Board

Member, Grand Rapids Public Museum Collections Restoration Committee