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Not Sure Where to Start? Call First.

– Get in Touch –

The First Step Is a Conversation. Not a Commitment.

You don't need to have everything figured out before you start.
You don't need to know the right questions. Take the 3-minute Fuller Circle™ Special Needs Planning Assessment first — you'll leave knowing exactly where your child's plan stands, and then you can call or book a time with that clarity already in hand.

First tell us who you are:

I am a Parent / Guardian I am an Attorney
1

Step 1 of 3

Start Here: Find Out Where Your Child's
Plan Actually Stands

Most parents who contact us have a plan — or think they do. The Fuller Circle™ is our special needs planning assessment that tells you exactly where you stand — before we spend a single minute together on the phone. It takes three minutes, and it's the best first step. When you finish, you can call or book a time right from your results — or reach us directly below.

✓ You'll know exactly what's in place — and what isn't — before we talk

✓ You'll walk into the conversation with clarity, not anxiety

✓ You'll get a more specific, useful conversation — because you'll arrive with a clear picture of where you stand

✓ Three minutes. Real answers.

Already completed the Fuller Circle? Your score travels with you — bring it to the call or booking below and we'll start right where you are.

The Fuller Circle™ — Special Needs Planning Assessment

Is Your Child Protected?

Free · Takes 3 minutes · No obligation

Answer 10 questions about your child's current plan. You'll receive a personalized Fuller Circle score — your position on the path from Crisis Mode to A Fuller Life™ — along with a clear picture of what's working and what isn't.

Take the Fuller Circle Assessment

At the end, you can call or book a time right from your results.

2

Step 2 of 3

Call Us or Pick a Time. Either Way, We Pick Up.

Real people, real conversations — every call answered by a member of Michele's team.

Option 1 — Call Us Now

Pick Up the Phone. A Real Person Answers.

Pick up the phone. A member of Michele's team will answer, listen to your situation, and help you figure out the right next step — even if that step isn't us. No pitch. No pressure. Just a real conversation.

(888) 691-5132

Monday – Friday  |  9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Call Now – (888) 691-5132

Not sure what to say? Start with: "I have a child with special needs and I need a plan." That's all we need. We'll guide you from there.

After hours? Gabi, our virtual assistant, will take down your details and make sure someone calls you back the next business day.

Option 2 – Schedule a Time

Pick a Time That Works for You.

Book a Lifetime Care Plan conversation at a time that fits your schedule. No waiting on hold.

3

Step 3 of 3

You Leave With Clarity.

What Happens After You Reach Out?

No mystery. Here's exactly what to expect.

1

We review your inquiry personally.

Every message and call is handled by a real member of Michele's team — not an automated system. We'll confirm we can help, or point you toward the right resource.

2

We schedule the right conversation.

Families schedule a Lifetime Care Plan session. Attorneys schedule a Co-Counsel Conversation. Both are designed to give you real clarity — not a sales pitch.

3

You leave with clarity.

Even if we're not the right fit, you'll know your next step. Every first conversation ends with a clear picture of what your situation needs — and where to go from here.

"I endorse Michele as one of the leading attorneys in the field of special needs planning, not only in Michigan, but nationally."

Harry Margolis  |  Estate Planning Attorney  |  Massachusetts

Questions Before You Reach Out

Four questions most people carry. Answered plainly.

Can you help me if I don't live in Michigan? Why shouldn't I choose an attorney near me?

Yes — and here's the honest answer to both questions.

The "near me" instinct makes sense for most legal matters. For Special Needs Trusts, it can work against your child. SNT law isn't a general practice area. It sits at the intersection of federal SSI rules, Medicaid policy, state trust law, and SSA requirements — and it changes. A local estate planning attorney who handles SNTs as 5% of their practice is not the same as a specialist who has done nothing else for 28 years. The trust they draft may look correct. Non-compliance surfaces years later — when benefits are lost, when your child needs the plan most, when you're no longer here to fix it.

For Michigan families: Michele represents you directly.
For families everywhere else: Michele co-counsels with a vetted local attorney — so your family gets national-level SNT expertise protecting your child, and you have someone in your state who knows the local landscape. You're not choosing between local and expert. With the co-counsel model, you get both.

Is this going to be a sales call?

No. The first conversation is a diagnostic call — we're trying to understand your situation, not close you. If we can help you, we'll explain exactly how. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you that too. Michele built her reputation by giving families the truth, not by closing cases.

We already have a trust. Why would we call?

That's exactly the right reason to call. A trust document drafted by a general practice attorney may look correct and be non-compliant. Non-compliance surfaces when your child actually needs it — years after the file was closed. A trust without a care plan behind it is a guess with legal formatting. If you have a trust, the first conversation is about confirming it will actually work — not about starting over.

What should I bring to the first conversation?

Nothing. Come as you are. If you've completed the Fuller Circle™ assessment, bring your score — it gives us a clear starting point. If you haven't, don't worry. Start with: "I have a child with special needs and I need a plan." That's all we need. We'll guide you through the rest.

The testimonials and endorsements on this page are from real clients and attorneys who have worked with Michele P. Fuller, Esq. and Fuller Special Needs Law. They reflect individual experiences and do not constitute a guarantee of results. Every family's situation is different. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Attorney advertising. Licensed in Michigan.

– Get in Touch –

The First Step Is a Conversation. Not a Commitment.

You don't need to have everything figured out before you start. You don't need to know the right questions. Take the 3-minute Fuller Circle™ Special Needs Planning Assessment first — you'll leave knowing exactly where your child's plan stands, and then you can call or book a time with that clarity already in hand.

First tell us who you are:

I am a Parent / Guardian I am an Attorney
1

Step 1 of 3

Start Here: Find Out Where Your Child's
Plan Actually Stands

Most parents who contact us have a plan — or think they do. The Fuller Circle™ is our special needs planning assessment that tells you exactly where you stand — before we spend a single minute together on the phone. It takes three minutes, and it's the best first step. When you finish, you can call or book a time right from your results — or reach us directly below.

✓ You'll know exactly what's in place — and what isn't — before we talk

✓ You'll walk into the conversation with clarity, not anxiety

✓ You'll get a more specific, useful conversation — because you'll arrive with a clear picture of where you stand

✓ Three minutes. Real answers.

Already completed the Fuller Circle? Your score travels with you — bring it to the call or booking below and we'll start right where you are.

The Fuller Circle™ — Special Needs Planning Assessment

Is Your Child Protected?

Free · Takes 3 minutes · No obligation

Answer 10 questions about your child's current plan. You'll receive a personalized Fuller Circle score — your position on the path from Crisis Mode to A Fuller Life™ — along with a clear picture of what's working and what isn't.

Take the Fuller Circle Assessment

At the end, you can call or book a time right from your results.

2

Step 2 of 3

Call Us or Pick a Time. Either Way, We Pick Up.

Real people, real conversations — every call answered by a member of Michele's team.

Option 1 — Call Us Now

Pick Up the Phone. A Real Person Answers.

Pick up the phone. A member of Michele's team will answer, listen to your situation, and help you figure out the right next step — even if that step isn't us. No pitch. No pressure. Just a real conversation.

(888) 691-5132

Monday – Friday  |  9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Call Now – (888) 691-5132

Not sure what to say? Start with: "I have a child with special needs and I need a plan." That's all we need. We'll guide you from there.

After hours? Gabi, our virtual assistant, will take down your details and make sure someone calls you back the next business day.

Option 2 – Schedule a Time

Pick a Time That Works for You.

Book a Lifetime Care Plan conversation at a time that fits your schedule. No waiting on hold.


3

Step 3 of 3

You Leave With Clarity.

What Happens After You Reach Out?

No mystery. Here's exactly what to expect.

1

We review your inquiry personally.

Every message and call is handled by a real member of Michele's team — not an automated system. We'll confirm we can help, or point you toward the right resource.

2

We schedule the right conversation.

Families schedule a Lifetime Care Plan session. Attorneys schedule a Co-Counsel Conversation. Both are designed to give you real clarity — not a sales pitch.

3

You leave with clarity.

Even if we're not the right fit, you'll know your next step. Every first conversation ends with a clear picture of what your situation needs — and where to go from here.

"I endorse Michele as one of the leading attorneys in the field of special needs planning, not only in Michigan, but nationally."

Harry Margolis  |  Estate Planning Attorney  |  Massachusetts

Questions Before You Reach Out

Four questions most people carry. Answered plainly.

Can you help me if I don't live in Michigan? Why shouldn't I choose an attorney near me?

Yes — and here's the honest answer to both questions.

The "near me" instinct makes sense for most legal matters. For Special Needs Trusts, it can work against your child. SNT law isn't a general practice area. It sits at the intersection of federal SSI rules, Medicaid policy, state trust law, and SSA requirements — and it changes. A local estate planning attorney who handles SNTs as 5% of their practice is not the same as a specialist who has done nothing else for 28 years. The trust they draft may look correct. Non-compliance surfaces years later — when benefits are lost, when your child needs the plan most, when you're no longer here to fix it.

For Michigan families: Michele represents you directly.
For families everywhere else: Michele co-counsels with a vetted local attorney — so your family gets national-level SNT expertise protecting your child, and you have someone in your state who knows the local landscape. You're not choosing between local and expert. With the co-counsel model, you get both.

Is this going to be a sales call?

No. The first conversation is a diagnostic call — we're trying to understand your situation, not close you. If we can help you, we'll explain exactly how. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you that too. Michele built her reputation by giving families the truth, not by closing cases.

We already have a trust. Why would we call?

That's exactly the right reason to call. A trust document drafted by a general practice attorney may look correct and be non-compliant. Non-compliance surfaces when your child actually needs it — years after the file was closed. A trust without a care plan behind it is a guess with legal formatting. If you have a trust, the first conversation is about confirming it will actually work — not about starting over.

What should I bring to the first conversation?

Nothing. Come as you are. If you've completed the Fuller Circle™ assessment, bring your score — it gives us a clear starting point. If you haven't, don't worry. Start with: "I have a child with special needs and I need a plan." That's all we need. We'll guide you through the rest.

The testimonials and endorsements on this page are from real clients and attorneys who have worked with Michele P. Fuller, Esq. and Fuller Special Needs Law. They reflect individual experiences and do not constitute a guarantee of results. Every family's situation is different. Past outcomes do not predict future results. Attorney advertising. Licensed in Michigan.

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