History
Over the last two decades, my work has focused on estate planning and tax-exempt organizations, and I have continued to expand my knowledge by studying tax-exempt organization law at Georgetown Law Center and earning an LL.M. in Taxation at New York University School of Law.
I understand the needs and wants of people facing these situations, and I have built on my expertise to create a law firm designed especially for them. My work will continue to focus on general and high-end estate and philanthropic planning, probate and trust administration, will and trust dispute litigation, and guardianships/conservatorships, along with tax-exempt/non-profit organizations.
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Owner
Wendy Parr Holtvluwer
As the owner of Holtvluwer Law, I look forward to getting to know each of you. Here is a brief introduction for you to learn about my background, qualifications, and interests.
Education
New York University School of Law
LL.M. in Taxation, with a concentration on estate and gift tax planning, 2012
Georgetown University Law Center
Studying tax-exempt organization law, 2011
Ohio Northern University College of Law
J.D., with high distinction, 2000
Cornerstone University
B.A., 1994
Member
American Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan
Grand Rapids Bar Association
Honors
Best Lawyers in America” each year since 2013 for Trusts and Estates Law, as well as in Nonprofit Charities Law
Named as “Best Lawyers 2020 Grand Rapids Lawyer of the Year” for Nonprofit/Charities Law
Published
“Political Activity Limitations for 501(c)(3) Organizations: Where Are We Now?” The Michigan Business Law Journal, Volume 38, Issue 2, Summer 2018
Community & Professional Involvement
Board Member, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
President, Western Michigan Planned Giving Group
Member, West Michigan Estate Planning Council
Member, State Bar of Michigan, Nonprofit Corporations Committee
Member, Cornerstone University, Business Division Advisory Board
Member, Grand Rapids Public Museum Collections Restoration Committee
“Wendy Holtvluwer has been one of my go-to attorneys for years. I turn to her with seemingly complex estate planning and nonprofit questions. In a very timely manner, Wendy spends time researching the answer (unless she already knows it), gives you viable options and lets you make an objective decision.”
Wendy Parr Holtvluwer was named the Best Lawyers® 2020 and 2022 Nonprofit/Charities Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Grand Rapids.
Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" award recognizes individual attorneys with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location.
