Rebecca K. Wrock has joined Varnum’s Estate Planning Practice Team. She is based in the firm’s Novi office.
Wrock is a Michigan and Florida licensed estate planning attorney who also holds an advanced degree in taxation. She advises clients in estate planning and trusts, including probate avoidance; tax planning; asset protection; planning for companion animals (“pet trusts”); special purpose trusts; funding (including for niche assets); and elder law, including Medicaid, veterans and special needs planning.
Wrock is also experienced in trademark and copyright matters, and she regularly advises individual and business owners in such matters. She joins Varnum from Farmington Hills-based Couzens, Lansky, Fealk, Ellis, Roeder & Lazar, P.C.
Wrock is a graduate of Wayne State University Law School and received her LL.M. from the University of Alabama School of Law. She attended University of Michigan for her undergraduate degree.
Wrock is a frequent speaker and writer on a variety of topics related to estate planning, with a unique focus on matters involving animals and the inclusion of pets in estate planning considerations. She is a member of the Animal Law sections of both the State Bar of Michigan and Florida Bar and is a certified Animal Friendly Attorney. Wrock also serves as vice president of Attorneys for Animals board of directors and is a member of the Animal Legal Defense Fund.