Erin has helped my clients with their Estate Planning needs. She is extremely efficient and knows…read moreexactly what she's doing! My clients have expressed that they are quite pleased with her professional manner and that she is very nice and speaks in layman's terms. I would highly recommend her! Questions about how to keep more of your marital assets in the event one of you requires Long Term Care in the future? Ask ERIN! Bill Dolunt Financial Advisor

From the owner: The Law Office of Erin E. Mortenson, PLLC, conveniently located in downtown Birmingham and has…read moreestablished a successful reputation within the community for assisting clients with a wide variety of legal matters including Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Guardianship/Conservatorship, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Eligibility, and Probate. It is important to establish a plan to avoid unnecessary financial burdens and ensure peace-of-mind.

Great experience setting up our trust )hence the 1 star)…read more About 15 years later, my husband wanted to make a change to his beneficiaries. She wanted to charge us more than the original cost of setting up the trust to make this minor change because they got "new software".

We hired Kristin to help provide guidance in a situation where my Mom had passed away without…read moreleaving a Will and we had a difficult sibling to deal with. Kristin is very knowledgeable and was able to provide guidance upfront on how to deal with some of the anticipated issues we'd be experiencing. While legal help can be expensive, I can genuinely attest that the fees we were charged were reasonable for the service provided-the one time we had an issue with an item on the Bill, my wife spoke with Kristin's assistant Alana and straightened out the charge in a few minutes. We eventually got pulled into a Probate Case which was contested in another area of Michigan, so it wasn't convenient continuing to use Kristen's services. She provided good service to line us up with an attorney in the area of the Court who did a good job handling us and bringing the case to closure. Let's face it, dealing with Probate issues is usually about as much fun as having teeth pulled. You're often locked in contentious battle with siblings and other family and that can be pretty unpleasant-it sure was for us. Throw in that any engagement of legal services is expensive by the standards of most of us, that can make it very stressful. But I feel that Kristin gave us good information, supported us well and represented our interests well. When it became obvious we needed an attorney in the region where the Probate Case was filed, Kristin did a good job finding us an experienced attorney in that area. We were pleased with the support we received from Kristin.

We hired Tavi Law and Matthew Tavi when we required legal assistance with an issue involving our…read moreprior Credit Union. After previously trying to handle the issue on our own without counsel, we were at an absolute stalemate/deadlock for the better part of nearly two years (!) before we hired Tavi Law, but within literally 30 days of hiring Matthew Tavi, the entire issue was resolved in our favor and we were made whole, which was very satisfying on both a personal and financial level! Throughout the entire matter, Matthew Tavi was extremely knowledgeable, confident and reassuring. The fact that Matthew is respected and recognized in his profession throughout Oakland County and Birmingham MI was also very beneficial to us and our particular matter and it directly translated to positive results. My husband and I very highly recommend Tavi Law and Attorney Matthew Tavi for any civil litigation or business matters in Oakland County. 10/10.

From the owner: Tavi Law is a leading Michigan law firm proudly providing sophisticated counsel to a select…read moreclientele with a particular focus on matters involving High Net Worth Tax and Estate Planning, Real Estate Transactions, and Commercial Litigation.

Evidently this is a marketing network that sells opportunities to local financial people. Many who…read moredo the seminars are not securities licensed...they are insurance salespeople. Why libraries and Chambers of Commerce allow these seminars in their locations and subliminally legitimize them is beyond me. These people are not accountants and do not have the licensing, education, or ability to discuss taxes. Don't waste your time. It's very close to fraudulent.

Attended a Taxes in Retirement seminar in East Lansing. False advertising. The seminar had very…read morelittle to do with taxes and was more like an Investing 101 seminar. Essentially Enlighten567 is a marketing firm. The seminars, offered by financial planners, are just a way to get in front of the public to get new clients. The presenter, in my seminar, couldn't answer basic questions about taxes in retirement. You're better off accepting a free dinner at a steak house and listening to a sales pitch. At least you get a free dinner.

I hired Shaun Whitehead on a limited-scope basis for my child custody case, and looking back, it's…read morenot something I'd do again. I had months of documentation built up -- messages, records, a long history I needed him to actually understand before we walked into a hearing -- and I never felt like there was enough time or effort put into getting there. Most of what I dealt with went through his assistant, not him directly, and when I did get him on the phone, it felt more like I was being questioned than actually being heard. At one point I was told I "wasn't fighting" for my son, during months where I had documented every single attempt I made. That one stuck with me, because it felt like it came from someone who hadn't actually looked at what I'd been doing the whole time. There was also a moment where a scheduling change affecting my parenting time got agreed to without much explanation or pushback on his end, and when I brought it up afterward, I didn't get a real conversation about it -- just more questioning of me. I ended the representation before my hearing even happened, and I'm glad I trusted that instinct instead of pushing through it. Since then, my case has moved in a completely different direction, and things are going well. Looking back, I think the bigger lesson for me wasn't about this one attorney specifically -- it's that a complex custody case with a lot of history and documentation needs someone who has the time and the scope to actually learn all of it, not just show up for one hearing. I'd think hard before anyone does limited-scope representation for something this involved. This is just my own experience, sharing it in case it helps another parent make a more informed decision.

Compete Scam!! I paid money for help with a divorce, then I never heard back! I called and emailed…read morerepeatedly! DO NOT HIRE!

As an older adult, I was in need of getting my papers in order and making sure my family wouldn't…read morehave to deal with more than they had to, if/when it came time for legal work. I am so grateful for the kindness, patience, and expertise I found with Mr. Collens and his staff. From the moment I phoned for an appointment, I felt visible and cared about. His assistants were friendly and knowledgeable and I received a quick follow up when I had a question or concern. I'm so glad to have found Collens Estate Law and would highly recommend.

This firm recently helped our young family prepare a trust and estate plan. This is so important…read morefor everyone, not just those who are aging, or wealthy, or have complicated affairs. We knew we wanted an attorney that would give us confidence in having our estate in order and that we could turn to in years to come. Mr. Collens was very thorough and gave great guidance in addressing many areas we never even considered! The professionalism and expertise he provided has given us the peace of mind to know that our children are taken care of and our estate is in order. We would highly recommend the firm for anyone looking to have these important items take care of.

I highly recommend Andrew Byers! I started working with Andrew in late 2019. I needed to have a…read morelawyer review my elderly mother's will and unfortunately I live out of state. Andrew was very accommodating to my mother and very helpful in the process. Since then, he's my go-to for any legal issues for my mother. I've found his work to be extremely thorough and timely. I believe his prices are also fair, particularly given the high quality of his work. He usually gives me an accurate price up front and his fees are never excessive. I give Andrew my highest recommendation.

Upon the passing of my brother, Andrew Byers gave excellent legal services and advice to my father…read moreand I in handling my brother's estate. Andrew coordinated with the Michigan Probate Court, obtained the necessary Letter of Authorization (including a required extension) for my father and I to be representatives of the estate, and gave valuable advice on how to address all outstanding issues such as selling of assets, paying off debts, taxes, and finally closing of the estate. My father and I had a great experience working with Mr. Byers and highly recommend him to anyone in need of medical, financial and estate legal services.