Heather M. Nevill

Heather M. Nevill is a Michigan attorney at Hoerauf & Nevill, P.C., serving clients in probate, estate and trust administration, estate planning, real estate, municipal law, guardianship, conservatorship, and business matters. Her practice emphasizes clear communication, careful preparation, and practical legal solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Heather earned her Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, graduating magna cum laude after studying from 2017 to 2020. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing and Art from Alma College, where she developed analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills useful in client-focused legal work. Before becoming a partner, she began her legal career as an intern with Hoerauf and Nevill, P.C., studying under Attorney Jaynie Hoerauf. That early experience helped her build a strong foundation in legal research, document preparation, client service, and the careful attention required in planning and administration matters.

Heather’s estate planning work includes wills, trusts, powers of attorney, patient advocate designations, amendments, revisions, and Ladybird deeds. She helps clients prepare for the future by organizing important decisions, protecting assets, reducing uncertainty, and creating plans designed to honor wishes while supporting families through major transitions. In probate, estate administration, trust administration, guardianship, and conservatorship matters, she helps clients understand court processes, fiduciary duties, asset protection concerns, and available legal options. Her approach aims to reduce stress in difficult circumstances by offering careful guidance, responsive support, and solutions that preserve dignity and autonomy.

Heather M. Nevill’s real estate and business practice includes deeds, leases, purchases, sales, boundary disputes, easements, title issues, summary proceedings, contracts, ownership concerns, and business transactions. She also assists municipal clients with zoning, public contracts, regulatory compliance, local governance, and disputes affecting counties, cities, villages, townships, and boards. Through her work, she helps individuals, families, businesses, and local governments address legal challenges with preparation, professionalism, and steady advocacy. As a partner since 2022, she remains committed to making complex matters more manageable while providing comprehensive advice that supports informed decisions and smoother legal processes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, Hoerauf & Nevill, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude
• Alma College
  BA in Business Marketing & Art

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