Jane A. Bassett

Credentials & Leadership

• Council Member, SBM Elder Law & Disability Rights Section
• NCLR National Family Law Advisory Committee (20+ years)
• Co-Chair, Washtenaw County Bar Probate Section
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Member
• Super Lawyers Rated Attorney

Biography & Legal Approach

Jane Bassett helps clients manage the challenges that come with aging and the end of life. She leads a team that offers a multi-dimensional approach to elder law, estate planning, LGBTQIA+ issues, adoption, and assisted reproduction. They look for all opportunities to help, such as finding ways for a client to stretch their resources to provide for long-term care needs.

While the legal aspects are essential, Jane assembled a team that also includes a social worker to manage care issues and a fiduciary professional to help people manage their money and pay bills. She provides the resources to help clients with Veterans Benefits, Medicaid programming, Social Security, and Medicare. When laws change and new options become available, Jane and her team are excited to find the best opportunities to help meet clients’ needs.

"I want clients to feel that I’m listening to their concerns and that I understand their situation and resources, as well as their goals and what they want to accomplish so they can make an informed decision going forward."

As a long-time advocate working to protect the rights of the elderly and the LGBTQIA+ community, Jane has served as a Council Member of the Elder Law & Disability Rights Section of the Michigan State Bar and she has served on the National Family Law Advisory Committee to the National Center for Lesbian Rights for over 20 years. With her extensive experience, she is frequently asked to contribute to educational programming of the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) as well as numerous community organizations.

Education & Academic Foundation

Primary Areas of Legal Practice