ATTORNEY AT LAW & FOUNDER

Geoff Malicoat

LL.M. in Taxation | Avvo-Rated Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorney

Geoff Malicoat
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL ATTORNEYMalicoat Law, PLC
Licensed in State of Michigan
VA Accredited Attorney (U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs)
Avvo Top-Rated Legal Practitioner
BIOGRAPHY & PRACTICE OVERVIEW

Strategic Legal Guidance to Reduce Risk & Preserve Family Legacies

Geoff Malicoat is a Midland, Michigan-based elder law attorney and the founder of Malicoat Law, PLC, known for delivering strategic legal guidance designed to reduce risk, avoid unnecessary costs, and protect family wealth. An Avvo-rated attorney, Geoff focuses on elder law, estate planning, probate, and trust and estate litigation, helping clients achieve their goals with clarity and confidence.

A lifelong resident of Michigan's Tri-City area, Geoff brings local insight paired with extensive legal expertise, including a Juris Doctor and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation. He provides guidance to clients with complex financial profiles and long-term planning goals, delivering forward-thinking strategies that protect assets and preserve legacies. Geoff is licensed to practice law in Michigan and accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to represent veterans and their families.

Geoff Malicoat focuses on helping clients protect what they have built, plan proactively for life's transitions, and reduce uncertainty for their loved ones. He regularly advises clients on Medicaid eligibility and planning, probate administration and litigation, estate planning, and long-term legacy strategies designed to safeguard assets and preserve independence.

Advanced Legal Education

Holds both a Juris Doctor and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation, offering deep tax-aware estate planning insight.

VA Accredited Advocate

Accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to represent military veterans and surviving spouses.

Geoff's Key Areas of Practice

Medicaid Qualification & Asset Shield
Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts
Probate Administration & Litigation
VA Benefits & Pension Planning
Tax-Aware Estate Succession
Business & Asset Succession