Dorothy J. Grant is a paralegal at Smith Haughey, where she assists attorneys on elder law and probate matters including estate administrations, guardianships, conservatorships, and trust administration. Dorothy manages numerous aspects of probate cases and works directly with clients throughout the probate process. A self-proclaimed “numbers person,” Dorothy utilizes her experience as a former bookkeeper and accountant by assisting attorneys with the preparation of estate tax returns, real estate and oil and gas transactions, business start-ups, and estate plans.

Education

• NALS – The Association for Legal Professionals (Certified Professional Paralegal, 2005)
• Northwestern Michigan College (Associate in Applied Science – Legal Assistant, 2005)
• Northwestern Michigan College (Associate in Applied Science – Accounting, 2001)

Professional Affiliations

• NALS – The Association for Legal Professionals (member of the national association and active in the Michigan and Grand Traverse chapters)
• Grand Traverse/Leelanau/Antrim Bar Association

Community Affiliations

• Northwestern Michigan College Legal Assistants Program – Advisory Committee