Bearup has practiced law in Michigan for over 30 years, during which time he has gained expertise in trusts, estate and retirement planning. He joins from Smith, Haughey, Rice & Rogue, Attorneys at Law, where he was a founding member of the firm's Traverse City office.

"As senior trust advisor, George's formidable expertise in trusts and estate planning will be an enormously beneficial resource to Greenleaf Trust clients and their other trusted tax and legal advisors,” said Michael Odar, president of Greenleaf Trust. 

“George will mentor Greenleaf Trust team members and share his expertise in estate, fiduciary and tax law.”

Greenleaf Trust has offices in Kalamazoo, Birmingham, Traverse City and Petoskey. The firm's offering includes wealth management, trust and estate administration.