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Brian R. Jenney
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Biography
Brian Jenney helps families and individuals with elder law and special needs issues as well as estate planning and administration. For those planning ahead, Mr. Jenney prepares wills, trusts and powers of attorney to ensure proper future handling of medical decisions, finances and the distribution of assets. For family members with more immediate elder care issues, Mr. Jenney can assist with guardianships and conservatorships of ailing family members. In addition, Mr. Jenney helps families work through the administration of wills and trusts, special needs trusts and the related tax issues after the loss of a loved one.
He was awarded a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University and received a Juris Doctor from the Wayne State University Law School. He also holds a Certificate of Completion in the areas of probate and estate planning issued by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) and the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
Mr. Jenney is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and member/co-founder of the Brother Rice Warrior Bar Association. Brian is married to a physician and is the proud father of two sets of twins.
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Licensed in Michigan for 25 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2000
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Location
Kemp Klein Law Firm
201 W Big Beaver Rd Ste 600, Troy, MI, 48084
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Experience
Honors
2025
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Top Attorney - Avvo 10.0 Rated (Superb), Martindale-Avvo
2025
Top Lawyers, dbusiness
2024
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2024
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Top Lawyers, DBusiness
2023
Top Lawyers, DBusiness
2023
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2022
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2022
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2020
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Top Lawyers, DBusiness
2013
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2012
Top Lawyers, DBusiness
2012
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2011
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2010
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2009
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
2008
Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Kemp Klein Law FIrm
Associations
2010 - Present
Oakland County Bar FoundationLife Fellow
2000 - Present
Michigan Bar AssociationAttorney
2000 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights SectionMember
2000 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning SectionMember
2000 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2000 - Present
Brother Rice Warrior Bar AssociationFounding Member
Education
2015
Western Michigan University
LL.M - Master of Laws
1999
Wayne State University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Michigan State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2024
OCBA Power of Attorney Planning
Upcoming Changes to Michigan Uniform Power of Attorney Act and How You Should Update Your Estate Planning Documents
2024
Medicaid and Health Care Planning Update 2024
Stay Ahead of the Curve with This Essential Annual Medicaid Update
2023
Annual Institute of Gerontology Conference
2023 Board of Visitors Annual Institute of Gerontology Conference
2022
ICLE Estate Planning Documents, 31st Annual Seminar
Drafting Estate Planning Documents, 31st Annual
2022
Elder Law Institute, 7th Annual
Latest Insight on Elder Law, Guardianships and Conservatorships
Publications
2024
Kemp Klein Commentator
What Happens to Your Monthly Income If You Go Into A Nursing Home?
2021
Kemp Klein Commentator
Do Not Go into an Emergency Without Protection (Co-authored with Kate Ringler)
2020
Kemp Klein Commentator
Social Security Changes
2020
Kemp Klein Commentator
Tax Planning For 2021
2019
Kemp Klein Commentator
Trust Funding and Beneficiary Designations
2019
Kemp Klein Commentator
Ponzi Scheme Loss Deductions
2018
The New York TImes
Heirs Inherit Uncertainty With New Estate Tax (Featured)
2017
The New York Times
Once Again, the Estate Tax May Die
2015
Kemp Klein Commentator
Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE)
2015
Kemp Klein Commentator
New Estate Tax Filing Requirements - Form 8971
2011
Kemp Klein Commentator
Portability - Why You May Want to File a 706
Languages
English