Jane A Bassett

Jane A Bassett is a leading attorney in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in elder law, estate planning, long-term care, LGBTQIA+ issues, adoption, and assisted reproduction. As Managing Partner, she directs a multidisciplinary team that combines legal expertise with care management and fiduciary support, ensuring clients receive personalized and resource-maximizing solutions during major life changes.

An accredited VA attorney, Jane expertly handles Veterans Benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security matters. Her proactive approach to staying current with legal developments enables her to present the best options to her clients, empowering families through informed decision-making.

Jane is deeply committed to advocacy for the elderly and the LGBTQIA+ community. Her leadership roles include serving on the Michigan State Bar’s Elder Law & Disability Rights Section, the National Family Law Advisory Committee for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, and as Co-Chair of the Washtenaw County Bar Association Probate Section. She actively participates in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the LGBT Bar/NCLR Family Law Institute, frequently speaking for the Institute for Continuing Legal Education and various community groups.

Her exemplary service has led to admissions to the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Jane earned her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, along with a master’s degree in music theory & literature from Eastern Michigan University and a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Albion College.