Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates PLLC

We are pleased to announce that Attorney Kimberly Crank Browning has been selected by a vote from her peers to be included in DBusiness magazine's 2024 list of Top Lawyers. Kimberly is being recognized in the areas of Trusts and Estates. Her feature will appear in the November/December 2023 issue of DBussiness.
Attorney Browning has also been selected to the 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers List. As a rising star, this is Kimberly's fifth consecutive year as being ranked in the top 5% of Michigan lawyers.
Attorney Kimberly Browning is being listed for the fourth consecutive year in now the fourth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2023. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognizes lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

We are delighted to announce that Dayne Coulter has joined the GLFPE Team!

Dayne joins Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates PLLC as an administrative assistant and is a graduate of University of Nebraska.

We would like to say thank you to our summer intern Ma'Idah and wish her the best of luck during her last year at Wayne State University.

We hope everyone had a fun filled summer and a wonderful Labor Day! We wrapped up our summer with our annual Summer Beach Cleanup. The turnout this year was fantastic.

"Even Celebrities Underestimate the Importance of Estate Planning"

Even Celebrities Underestimate the Importance of Estate Planning Deciding what should be done with your estate—your land and real estate, possessions, financial securities, cash, and other assets—after you die is easy to put off when you're busy living your life. It turns out that even celebrities sometimes procrastinate on estate planning, in spite of having...

"How to Appraise and Pass On Rare and Unusual Collections"

How to Appraise and Pass On Rare and Unusual Collections Stamps, figurines, movie posters: Lots of people collect these items, and their heirs find it easy enough after the collectors pass away to put them back into circulation. But what if your eye tends to more unusual objects? Do you have a plan for the 11,000 bottles of hot sauce in your basement, ...

"What Happens if You Die Overseas?"

What Happens if You Die Overseas? Thousands of U.S. citizens die overseas each year. When it happens, the most immediate concern for their families is bringing them home for a funeral. But when the dust settles, these families, like any other, have to turn their attention to probate issues and settling the decedent's estate. The ...

"Guardianships and Family Disagreements About Care"

Guardianships and Family Disagreements About Care Caring for a family member who has lost the ability to care for themselves is hard. In addition to providing physical care, relatives can find themselves making difficult financial and healthcare decisions, choices made all the more fraught by conflicting priorities and complicated family relatio...

"Urgent Estate Planning at Year’s End— A Checklist to Getting It Done"

Urgent Estate Planning at Year’s End— A Checklist to Getting It Done Say, “What are you doing for the Holidays and New Year?” and most people think you are asking about parties—sharing meals with friends and relatives and ringing in the New Year. With as rough a year as 2022 has been with adjusting to new business practices, market volatility, and soaring infla...

Clean the Beach Protect the Locals!

Keep the U.P. Wild. Upper Peninsula Michiganders want to protect the rare natual resources and biodiversity Northern Michigan has to offer, including the Ottawa National Forrest. Lawmakers in the Senate say the area isn't "wild enough" to protect...

'Keep the UP wild' say 350 groups to lawmakers Peninsulas come together to promote Wilderness protections at committee hearing

"Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way to Write a Will: Examining the Challenges of Holographic and Electronic Wills" https://www.glfpe.com/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way-to-write-a-will-examining-the-challenges-of-holographic-and-electronic-wills

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way to Write a Will: Examining the Challenges of Holographic and Electronic Wills

Donuts and Discussions. Attorney Kimberly Browning spoke at the Milford Senior Center today about the basics of Estate Planning and how to secure your assets. She helped answer many questions most seniors face when figuring out what they want out of their Estate Plan.

"Estate Planning for Blended Families — His, Hers, Ours, and Theirs" https://www.glfpe.com/estate-planning-for-blended-families--his-hers-ours-and-theirs

Estate Planning for Blended Families — His, Hers, Ours, and Theirs

Attorney Kimberly Crank Browning is honored to have presented today at the 18th Annual Senior Law day hosted by the Oakland County Bar Association. She spoke with everyone about the ABC's of Estate Planning. If you or anyone you know needs advice or help with Estate Planning or Medicaid, call us at (888) 554-5373.

"What Happens when a Personal Representative Fails to Administer the Estate?" https://www.glfpe.com/when-a-personal-representative-fails-to-administer-an-estate

What Happens when a Personal Representative Fails to Administer the Estate?

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We wish to congratulate Creative Eldercare Consultants LLC on their 10-year anniversary! They've helped countless families with placement and home care resources.

"Protecting the Family Cottage for Future Generations" https://www.glfpe.com/protecting-the-family-cottage-for-future-generations

Protecting the Family Cottage for Future Generations A hundred years ago, an immigrant couple built a beachside cottage and raised a large family there. The kids grew up and built their own cottages nearby, and the beach became a kind of communal area where family reunions would happen spontaneously. As the family expanded into a third generation, ...

Come join our team in the Walk to End Alzheimer's! Or donate at the link below. We will be walking October 29th at the Detroit Zoo.
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Kimberly Browning's Walk to End Alzheimer's Page I am Walking to End Alzheimer's. Donate today and help me reach my goal.

"The Emotional Journey of Becoming the Guardian of an Elderly Parent – What to Expect" https://www.glfpe.com/the-emotional-journey-of-becoming-the-guardian-of-an-elderly-parent---what-to-expect

The Emotional Journey of Becoming the Guardian of an Elderly Parent – What to Expect One of life's major transitions arrives when a parent's health declines to the point that they can no longer care for themselves, and one of their children becomes their guardian. It may happen suddenly–perhaps after a medical emergency requires a prolonged recovery period. Other times, the reali....

"Planning for Minor Children-What Every Parent Needs to Know" https://www.glfpe.com/planning-for-minor-children-what-every-parent-needs-to-know

Planning for Minor Children-What Every Parent Needs to Know

"Spousal Rights After Marriage, Divorce, or Separation - Don't Wait Till It's Too Late!" https://www.glfpe.com/spousal-rights-after-marriage-divorce-or-separation

Spousal Rights After Marriage, Divorce, or Separation - Don't Wait Till It's Too Late! When we reach certain milestones in life like marriage, the birth of a child or grandchild, divorce, or second marriage, we all know that we should update our estate plans. It can be challenging to make time to take a comprehensive look at how a divorce or remarriage can affect our plans. But in ...

"Estate Planning and Cryptocurrency" https://www.glfpe.com/estate-planning-and-cryptocurrency

Estate Planning and Cryptocurrency

"Special Needs Trusts— Recent Changes That May Impact You and Your Family" https://www.glfpe.com/special-needs-trusts--recent-changes-that-may-impact-you-and-your-family

Special Needs Trusts— Recent Changes That May Impact You and Your Family A special needs trust can be a crucial tool to protect the financial well-being of a disabled person. However, when considering the creation of a special needs trust, recent changes in the law are significantly impacting special needs trusts. Worryingly, gaps in the relevant new law leave many quest...

Happy Holidays!

Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates PLLC GLFPE is founded on the philosophy of client service, trust, and promoting professionalism and civil

"Holiday Gatherings and Family Disputes" https://www.glfpe.com/holiday-gatherings-and-family-disputes

Holiday Gatherings and Family Disputes Although the holiday season brings happy memories and cheerful thoughts to many people, for some it is a stressful time and fighting increases. Clients wonder how to initiate a divorce in Michigan and how that process will affect their children. Contact Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates to discus...

"What the Build Back Better Act Could Mean for Future IRS Audits" https://www.glfpe.com/what-the-build-back-better-act-could-mean-for-future-irs-audits

What the Build Back Better Act Could Mean for Future IRS Audits The Build Back Better Act is currently making its way through the legislative process, with the U.S. House of Representatives approving the legislation in November 2021. The legislation is now being considered in the U.S. Senate. Among other provisions, including paid family leave and clea...