Brown, Borkowski & Morrow

Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law Attorneys in Farmington Hills, Michigan

Brown, Borkowski & Morrow is a full-service law firm that assists individuals and families with estate planning, probate, elder law, trust administration, and related legal matters. Because the firm's practice also includes business law, real estate, and tax-related experience, estate planning is often coordinated with the financial and property issues that can affect a family's long-term goals.

The firm's work extends beyond preparing legal documents, helping clients navigate many of the practical and legal challenges that arise as families grow older, circumstances change, or a loved one passes away.

Helping Families Prepare for Aging and Long-Term Care

Many families reach a point where an aging parent can no longer safely live independently or manage personal finances. Questions about paying for long-term care, qualifying for Medicaid, or obtaining legal authority to make important decisions can quickly become overwhelming.

The firm assists with elder law planning, Medicaid planning, guardianships, and conservatorships, helping families develop legal solutions when a loved one's health or independence begins to decline.

Guiding Personal Representatives and Trustees After a Death

Administering an estate often involves responsibilities that family members have never handled before. Collecting assets, paying creditors, preparing court filings, managing taxes, and distributing inheritances can become time-consuming and stressful.

The attorneys guide personal representatives and successor trustees through probate and trust administration, helping them understand their fiduciary responsibilities and complete the administration process in accordance with Michigan law.

Protecting Families When Disputes Arise

Even well-prepared estate plans do not always prevent disagreements. Questions may arise over the interpretation of a trust, the actions of a trustee, or whether an estate is being administered properly.

The firm represents clients involved in contested probate matters and trust disputes, helping beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and family members resolve conflicts involving estates and trusts.

Planning for New Parents and Growing Families

Having a child often changes a family's estate planning priorities. Parents may need to choose guardians, provide financial protection for minor children, and create legal documents that ensure someone they trust can care for both their children and their assets if something unexpected happens.

The firm helps families establish wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other planning documents that can be updated as children grow and family circumstances change.

Coordinating Estate Planning with Business and Property Ownership

For some families, an estate plan must account for more than personal assets. Business ownership, investment property, and tax considerations can all affect how wealth is transferred to the next generation.

Brown, Borkowski & Morrow assists clients whose estate plans intersect with closely held businesses, real estate holdings, and succession planning, helping ensure these assets are considered as part of the overall estate strategy.

Serving Families from Farmington Hills

Brown, Borkowski & Morrow serves clients from its Farmington Hills, Michigan office, assisting individuals and families with estate planning, elder law, probate, trust administration, and related legal matters.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

• Elder Law

• Probate & Estate Administration

• Trust Administration

• Wills

• Trusts

• Powers of Attorney

• Guardianships

• Conservatorships

• Medicaid Planning

• Business Succession Planning