Laura D. Faulstich

Laura D. Faulstich is a partner at May Oberfell Lorber, LLP, who advises clients in wills, trusts, estate planning, estate and trust administration, corporate and business matters, guardianship, and real estate law. She helps individuals, families, and business owners plan, prepare, and protect what matters during life and after death. Her approach emphasizes listening closely, understanding client goals, and providing practical guidance that supports informed decisions in sensitive legal matters through each stage of representation effectively.

Laura earned her J.D. from The John Marshall Law School and her B.S. in Kinesiology from Indiana University, where she also completed a Certificate in Business. Her education supports her work with planning, administration, business, and property-related concerns. She is admitted in Indiana and Michigan, as well as the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, across complex client needs requiring accuracy, care, and judgment.

Laura brings a thoughtful and client-centered style to estate planning, trust administration, guardianship, business, and real estate matters. She values learning about each client’s family, business, assets, concerns, and long-term priorities before recommending a legal path. Her work includes helping clients organize important decisions, address future needs, protect loved ones, and manage responsibilities connected to estates, trusts, property, and closely held business interests with clarity, patience, and attention to detail.

Laura D. Faulstich has numerous clients who turn to her for clear communication, careful planning, and dependable support during important personal and financial decisions. Her professional involvement includes leadership with the St. Joseph County Bar Association and membership in Indiana State Bar Association sections focused on elder law, probate, trust, real property, and young lawyers. Laura remains committed to helping clients protect priorities with confidence, preparation, and steady legal guidance at every step.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, May Oberfell Lorber, LLP
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• President, St. Joseph County Bar Association
• Co-Founder, Women in Business After Hours
• Board Member, Penn Harris Madison Education Foundation
• Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• Member, Michiana Estate Planning Council
• Member, Young Professional Network – South Bend Regional Chamber
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association, Elder Law Section, Probate, Trust & Real Property Section, and Young Lawyers Section

Licensed State

• Indiana
• Michigan

Education

• John Marshall Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Indiana University
  Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

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