Kenneth F. Silver

Kenneth F. Silver

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 42 years

Trusts Lawyer at Bloomfield Hills, MI
Practice Areas: Trusts, Real Estate, Probate

1760 S Telegraph Rd Ste 300, Bloomfield Hills, MI

About Kenneth

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Trusts 50%

I represent trustees, beneficiaries and/or dis-inherited interested parties with respect to all aspects of trust administration including trust challenges as the result of undue influence, lack of capacity, breaches of fiduciary and all related claims and theories. I have had substantial success in this area recovering and/or saving my clients many millions of dollars

43 years | 500 cases

50%
Probate 25%

I represent clients with respect to guardianships, conservatorships and general probate administration. I specialize in prosecuting and defending will contests whether on behalf of an intended beneficiary or dis-inherited family member whether by virtue of alleged undue influence, lack of capacity or some other theory. I have handled many multi million dollar will contests with significant success.

43 years | 500 cases

25%
Real Estate 25%

I represent clients with respect to all aspects of commercial real estate including, acquisitions, sales, financing, syndication, leasing and development. My work involves commercial, industrial, multi-family and retail real estate and I have represented clients with respect to many hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions. I have represented buyers, sellers, lenders, receivers, landlords and tenants.

43 years | 500 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 325-360 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 42 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1983

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kenneth F. Silver

1760 S Telegraph Rd Ste 300, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302

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Kenneth F. Silver's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ronald | October 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trustworthy Attorney

Ken is quick to respond and thorough in detail. I have done a lot of work over the years with Ken and have never been disappointed.

Posted by James | December 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Perceptive and very intelligent

He is extremely bright and very meticulous in his preparations. His ethical standards are the highest and his demeanor incredibly balanced. He is a great teacher to his associates and his client's to the nuances within the law.

Posted by Kate | July 4, 2014

Great attorney!!!

This might be a duplicate review... Ken Silver was the third - and final - attorney that I hired to assist me with my father's probate. The first two were clearly working for my adversary more than for me. Ken Silver acted in my best interests and helped me to safeguard my father's assets. He...'s the BEST!

Posted by Daniel | June 30, 2014

Professional and Knowledgeable

Mr. Silver is a true professional, he is very quick with answers and accurate. His passion for his work shows in our conversations, it has been a real pleasure working with him.

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Trusts lawyer | Dec 19

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"Ken Silver is a dedicated, knowledgeable professional. He is well versed in the law and courtroom procedures. He is thorough and thoughtful."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Top Lawyers, dbusiness

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Shareholder, Hertz Schram, PC

1995 - 1999

Shareholder, Silver & Associates

1989 - 1995

Shareholder, Silver, Gould, Eizelman and Zoller

1983 - 1989

Assistant Attorney, Simon, Deitch, Seifman, Tucker and Friedman

Associations

1998 - Present

Attorney Discipline Board

Chairman, Disciplinary Panel No. 62

1983 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning Section

member

2001 - 2002

Oakland County Bar Association, Real Estate Law Committee

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

In re REB Enterprises Trust, Apple Trust and Allison Hallie Poss Trust

Trustee removed, substantial monies returned to the Trusts

In re Herbert Charfoos Trust

Very favorable settlement

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Education

1983

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Institute of Continuing Education (Michigan)

How to Prepare to Raise Money

2008

National Business Instutite

Estate Adminstration Procedures: Why Each Step is Improtant

2003

National Business Institute

Title Law in Michigan

2002

National Business Institute

Trustt and Estate Issues in Real Estate

2001

Homeward Bound Series

Trust and Estate Issues in Real Estate

2000

Oakland County Bar Association

The New Estates and Protected Individuas Code

2000

ICLE

Trustee, Duties Liabilities and Responsibilities

1997

NBI

Michigan Probate, Beyond the Basics

Publications

1997

Laches Delirium v Dementia

1997

Laches Litigating in Probate Court

Languages

English

Activity

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