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Amy L. Glenn focuses her practice on Business Law and Estate Planning, drawing on decades of experience to guide clients through estate and trust planning, probate and trust administration, business succession, and fiduciary tax matters. She also advises closely held businesses on a wide range of commercial transactions and legal needs, offering practical, personalized counsel.

Overview

For the entirety of her career, Amy Glenn has remained dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate complex legal matters with clarity and confidence. Ms. Glenn works closely with clients to develop personalized strategies that protect their legacies, minimize tax burdens, and ensure smooth transitions across generations.

Whether guiding a family through the intricacies of administering a trust, assisting a business owner with a long-term succession plan, or streamlining the probate process during a difficult time, Ms. Glenn brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to every engagement. She provides practical legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of privately held companies and their owners.

With a focus on building long-term relationships, Ms. Glenn is committed to delivering clear guidance, responsive service, and peace of mind to clients at every stage of life and business. Her experience includes providing estate and succession planning services to some of the wealthiest individuals in Michigan, creating charitable trusts, and providing complex estate planning services to several senior level executives in the automotive industry.

Amy Glenn is a Shareholder practicing in Butzel's Troy office. She serves as a Chair of the firm’s Estate and Succession Planning Practice Department. She has been recognized by prominent local and national legal publications for her experience in the areas of Trust and Estates, Closely & Privately Held Business Law, and Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law.

Primary Practice Areas

Credentials

Education

Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration, M.S., magna cum laude

Wayne State University Law School, J.D., cum laude

College of Wooster, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa

Admissions

Memberships

  • State Bar of Michigan – Probate & Estate Planning Section

Awards & Recognitions

Awards & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America® - Trusts and Estates, 2025

DBusiness Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit- Trusts and Estates, 2011-2012, 2017, 2018, 2020-2023

Leading Lawyers – Closely & Privately Held Business Law, Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law, 2021

Experience

  • Actively involved in the administration of one of the largest estates in Michigan.
  • Created numerous private charitable trusts.
  • Provided complex Estate Planning services for numerous Senior Executive level individuals from major automotive manufacturers.
  • Provided estate and succession planning services for some of the wealthiest individuals in Michigan.
  • Handled the administration of several estates in excess of $100 million.

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