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About Kimberly
Biography
Whether you are in the middle of a crisis or are taking proactive steps to preserve your wealth, you will receive quality representation and personal attention. Together, we will develop unique solutions to your legal problems and establish a plan to address your individual needs.
*Certified Civil Mediator
*VA Accredited Attorney
*Woman Owned Business
Accomplished and Award-Winning Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law Attorney Trusted by Clients
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Elder Law
30%
13 years | 170 cases
Estate Planning
30%
13 years | 450 cases
Probate
20%
13 years | 250 cases
Guardianship
10%
13 years | 35 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2023 2022 2019
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Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 13 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates
838 W Long Lake Rd Ste 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302
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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Probate
Posted by Donna H | March 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Knowledgeable & Professional
I am very Grateful for Kimberly Browing and Stephanie Taylor at Great Lakes Family Probate and Estates. Knowledgeable, Professional, very reasonable and kind to help us with our unique situation that needed to be handled quickly. I would highly recommend this firm. Thank you
Posted by Toni | March 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Awesome Attorney
Kim Browning is an excellent attorney and was by my side through the entire process in probate court and obtained a very favorable result for our family and we very grateful. I highly recommend her services.
Posted by Greggory | April 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Very Professional!
I'd like to take the time out to thank Kimberly Browning, Stephanie Taylor, and the Great Lakes Probate and Estates team. Very Professional. The Line of communication was always open. The direction, and support was Quality A-1 Me, and my family are so Grateful for your knowledge and understanding....
Posted by Heather | December 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate
She was the best!
Kimberly Browning and Stephanie Taylor helped me through the hardest thing I had to go through in life. I lost my dad and didn't know what to do next. Kimberly over heard me talking to people at court trying to figure out what to do next and offered to help. They have been amazing the whole year they...
Posted by Jennifer | May 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Compassionate and caring
Kim and her team have been wonderful during the trying time during my mother's dementia and after her passing. They are quick to answer any calls and emails and it was so reassuring to have such knowledgeable and helpful support.
Kimberly Ann Crank Browning's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kim is a bright elder law and estate planning attorney who is very committed to her clients. I highly recommend her."
"Kim is an extremely smart, diligent and personable attorney. I have had the pleasure of working with her on various matters, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to any clients looking for an attorney to handle estate planning, probate, or elder law matters."
Jeffrey Bloom
Litigation lawyer
Andrew Mayoras
Probate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Ones to Watch 2021-2023, Best Lawyers
2020
Rising Star 2019-2022, SuperLawyers
2020
Top Attorneys, Outstanding Young Women Lawyers, Hour Detroit Magazine
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Partner, Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates PLLC
2015 - 2020
Partner, Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, PC
2013 - 2015
Attorney, Morello Law Group, P.C.
1991 - 2013
Senior Paralegal Commercial Litigation and Environmental Law, Pepper Hamilton, LLP
1990 - 1991
Environmental Paralegal, Butzel Long
Associations
2019 - Present
National Elder Law AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationProbate Estates and Trust Committee President 2019
2012 - Present
Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of MichiganMember
2012 - Present
Elder Law Section of the State Bar of MichiganMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Michigan DHHS Administrative Hearing
Benefits reinstated with additional Private Duty Nursing care and respite services
Education
2011
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2019
On Demand Seminar
Medicaid and Retirement Benefits
2018
Probate Committee
Medicaid and Veterans Pension Benefits
Publications
2017
Laches (OCBA)
Current Developments in Special Needs Laws
2015
Downriver Profile
Medicaid Eligibility in Michigan Continues to Evolve
2014
Downriver Profile
Financial Abuse of Our Aging Population (a Three Part Series)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a durable power of attorney over ride a health care power of attorney?
29 Jun 2018
Q&A
Father died,left 3 sons. Will is executed. Executor is threatening to withhold inheritance from sale of home to eldest son.
14 Apr 2018
Q&A
Can my elderly aunt quick claim her paid off home property to me ?
11 Apr 2018