Bare & Westfall, P.C.

Our Services

Having successfully represented numerous clients across a diverse range of legal fields.

Our firm offers specialized services in the following areas of practice.

Bankrupcy

Are you having trouble making ends meet? Are you behind on credit card bills, house, or car payments? Do you have medical bills piling up that you are unable to pay? Is your business experiencing financial difficulties?

Bankruptcy is a federal court remedy that, under appropriate circumstances, allows you or your business to obtain relief from overwhelming debt. We offer legal services to assist you if a bankruptcy is needed.

"We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code."

Deceased Estates

If you have a loved one who passed away, it can be very difficult to navigate the estate process. We are here to help guide you through the next steps by providing you with knowledge and skills on how to proceed with your loved one’s estate to ensure we can get everything in order.

Estate Planning

Our goal is to help you complete your estate planning by explaining complex documents and helping to find the best solution for each situation.

We can provide answers and knowledge that will put your mind at ease for the future by creating documents like a Will, Medical Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney, and Lady Bird Deeds.

Guardianships and Conservatorships

Obtaining a guardianship or conservatorship for a loved one can be very stressful. We are here to help you navigate this process so that you can focus on taking care of your loved one(s).

Meet the Attorneys

Paul Bare

Paul Bare

Paul is a graduate of Northwestern Michigan College, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University Law School. Paul has been practicing law in Northern Michigan since 1977. Paul specializes in Bankruptcy Law and has for 37 years.

Paul's goal is to provide quality legal services to individuals and businesses who are facing serious financial difficulties.

Nicole Westfall

Nicole Westfall

Nicole is a graduate of University of Michigan-Flint and WMU Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Nicole has been practicing law in Northern Michigan for 3 years. Nicole specializes in deceased estates, estate planning, and guardianships/conservatorships.

Nicole is committed to providing the highest level of service and best possible outcome for her clients. Nicole does so by taking time to develop meaningful relationships and understand each client's unique legal needs.

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