Robert E. Bourne – Top Estate Planning Attorney
Midland, MI WW/Press/ – Robert E. Bourne, Esq. Owner of Robert E. Bourne, PC, is recognized and distinguished as an exclusive Platinum Member in the Top Attorneys of North America 2025-2026 edition. 
Robert E. Bourne is a seasoned Estate Planning attorney serving clients across Michigan with nearly 43 years of experience in general practice, Estate & Business Planning. Flying his own plane to reach those in need, Mr. Bourne has written thousands of trust type estate plans since 1988.
Recognized as an expert in Estate Planning and Special Needs Planning, Mr. Bourne frequently lectures to professional and public groups on topics such as Nursing Home Spend-down Avoidance and Qualifying for Medicaid. As a Continuing Education Instructor for Certified Public Accountants, he is dedicated to educating and assisting clients with their planning needs.
Robert E. Bourne is a distinguished member of the Wealth Council, with extensive experience in estate planning. He is a Founding Member of both the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys (NNEPA) and the Michigan forum of Estate Planning Attorneys. Robert is also a member of the Michigan Bar Association, actively involved in its Probate, Estate, and Taxation Sections, as well as a member of the Northeastern Michigan Estate Planning Council.
As a Fellow of the Esperti Peterson Institute, a renowned national think tank for High Net Worth Planning, Robert brings unparalleled expertise to his work. He serves as a Mentor for the NNEPA Mentoring Program and is dedicated to providing continuing education for Michigan Licensed Life and Health Insurance Agents through his Estate Planning Workshops with NNEPA. 
Robert E. Bourne is an accomplished author and editor, with notable works such as “Legacy” in 1996, the Legacy Tax Reform Act updates in ’97, ’98, and 2003, as well as “Giving-Philanthropy for everyone” in 2002. He serves as a Reviewing Editor for Conspectus Current and Currents Online. Additionally, he is a Course Text author for Wills & Probate at the Estate & Wealth Strategies Institute at MSU.
He has also contributed insightful articles like “Allocating GST Exemption to Inter Vivos Transfers” and “How to Design A Charitable Lead Trust” to Conspectus Current’s Inaugural Issue in 1998. Look out for his upcoming publication on “Supporting Organizations: Advantages over the Private Foundation” in February of ’99 in Conspectus Current.
Robert Bourne is a highly qualified legal professional with an Undergraduate Degree in Business from Central Michigan University in 1977 and a Juris Doctorate Degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1980. He is admitted to practice in Michigan Trial and Appellate Courts, United States District and Bankruptcy Court, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.
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