Kimberly Ann Crank Browning

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Kimberly Ann Crank Browning

also known as Kim Browning

4.7
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 13 years

Elder law Lawyer at Bloomfield Hills, MI
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate ... +2 more

838 W Long Lake Rd Ste 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI

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About Kimberly

Biography

Accomplished and Award-Winning Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law Attorney Trusted by Clients

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 30%

Medicaid and Veterans Benefits

13 years | 170 cases

30%
Estate Planning 30%

Revocable Living Trusts, Wills, Wealth Preservation, Business Succession Planning, Powers of Attorney, Special Needs Trusts

13 years | 450 cases

30%
Probate 20%

Administer Estates under Wills; Probate Litigation; Protective Orders; Probate Courts in Wayne, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Monroe, Livingston, Lapeer, Genesee, St. Clair, Tuscola, Sanilac and Huron Counties

13 years | 250 cases

20%
Guardianship 10%

Assist family members gain control over assets and placement of loved ones through Guardianship and Conservatorship

13 years | 35 cases

10%
Real Estate 10%

Negotiate Purchase Agreements, Closings, Quiet Title Actions, Deeds, Residential and Commercial

13 years | 75 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2019
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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 13 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2012

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates

838 W Long Lake Rd Ste 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302

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Online Presence

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Kimberly Ann Crank Browning's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

44 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Advocacy

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 anonymous | November 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Wonderful experience

I have known Kim professionally for many years, and more recently had the opportunity to work closely with her on an ongoing family matter for the last year. Kim was very supportive and dedicated with aiding me through the process during a difficult time. She also prioritized helping my family during... the holidays, which meant taking time away from her own. When I had questions, Kim readily answered and ensured I was always prepared for upcoming hearings. She also helped me prepare long term, which was most beneficial to my family. Kim is one of the most selfless people I know, and has always put forth a great effort into helping her clients’ and their families during a time of need. I’m very grateful to Kim, and can’t thank her enough for being there for me and my family over the last year.

Posted by Kayser | March 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

an absolute find!

I hired Atty. Browning to terminate a conservatorship re my parent's estate after I relocated my parent to my home in another state. The conservatorship was needed after my parent had suffered a stroke, however, had dragged on long after a relocated her- almost six years to be exact. During this peri...od, I dealt with and hired several attorneys, none of whom seemed interested in my parent's best interest, nor in preserving the estate. Atty.Browning is the one exception. She brought the issue to a swift closing. From our first conversation, she was inquisitive, direct, and informative... and I felt relieved that my case and trust were now in the right hands. Best of all, I felt that Atty. Browning never lost sight of the fact that she was representing me and my parent's best interests. My advice to anyone would be to hire Atty. Browning. One conversation with her and you will agree with me that she is one of the most dedicated attorneys in her field.

Posted by Gary | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare

Gladys Havenstein, RE: Medicaid

Having tried to contact the Michigan DHS on 8 different occasions (voice and email), I was desperate for help with my 101 year old mother Medicaid process. I was referred to Ms. Browning by the medical community and her firm immediately took up the pursuit of my mother's cause. Her results were extr...emely positive with all bureaucratic hurdles handled in a very professional method within the stated time frame. Success.

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Avoid at all costs! Hire if you want to lose.

Stone-cold uncaring! Lazy to extreme! Although she will tell you one thing, she only cares about getting along with all other lawyers so that she can land a better job in time. What happens in your case could not possibly matter less to her! Avoid at all costs. She lies, and she only wants your ...money.

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Kimberly Ann Crank Browning's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Kimberly
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Andrew Mayoras

Elder law lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Kim is a bright elder law and estate planning attorney who is very committed to her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Jeffrey Bloom

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jeffrey Bloom

Litigation lawyer

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Andrew Mayoras

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2015 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

Probate Estates and Trust Committee President 2019

2012 - Present

Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan

Member

2012 - Present

Elder Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Michigan DHHS Administrative Hearing

Benefits reinstated with additional Private Duty Nursing care and respite services

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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

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