Great Lakes Wire

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the appointment of Theresa J. Cypher as Van Buren County Public Administrator.

"Theresa brings a wealth of experience to this role," Nessel said. "Her extensive background in estate administration and her commitment to the community make her an excellent choice to be Van Buren County Public Administrator."

County public administrators manage intestate decedent estates where there are no known heirs, including determining, collecting, liquidating, and distributing any assets in the estate. Attorneys serving in this capacity often have private practice responsibilities separate from their role as county public administrators.

"County public administrators serve in a position of trust in Michigan’s Probate Court system and perform vital work on behalf of their respective communities," said State Public Administrator Randi M. Merchant. "The Department is fortunate to have a talented and passionate pool of attorneys that serve in this role across the State, and I am pleased to welcome County Public Administrator Cypher as the newest member of that team."

Cypher graduated with honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, and has been in private practice since 1999. She currently practices at Laaksonen Law Offices, P.C., in Paw Paw, specializing in estate planning, estate administration, conservatorship and guardianship matters, family law, and juvenile court matters. She also volunteers with the Diocese of Kalamazoo's Safe Environment Program and the Catholic Foundation of Southwestern Michigan. Cypher was sworn in on July 31st, 2024.

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