Collens Estate Law is a boutique law firm specializing exclusively in Michigan estate law, offering over 30 years of trusted legal counsel to individuals, families, and legal professionals throughout the Metro Detroit area. Located in Huntington Woods, the firm stands out for its deep expertise in probate, trust administration, estate planning, and elder law, combining professional efficiency with compassionate client service.
The firm takes a highly personalized approach, taking time to understand each client’s unique family dynamics and objectives to create customized legal solutions. Led by Howard H. Collens, a respected SuperLawyer with extensive litigation experience, the team is known for its responsiveness, honesty, and commitment to carrying the legal burden for clients during emotionally challenging times. They serve clients across multiple counties with a focus on achieving practical, results-oriented outcomes.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Last Will and Testament
- Trust Overview and Creation
- Special Needs Trust
- Medical and Financial Power of Attorneys
- Planning for Digital Assets
- Charitable Giving
- Basic Estate Planning Documents
- Probate Administration
- Trust Administration
- Avoiding Probate
- The Probate Process in Michigan
- Real Estate Transactions in Probate Court
- Elder Law
- Long-Term Care Planning
- Nursing Home Planning
- Spending Down Assets
- Medicaid and Medicare Planning
- Veteran Aid and Attendance
- Estate Recovery
- Guardianships
- Conservatorships
- Contested Guardianships and Conservatorships
- Estate Litigation
- Trust Litigation
- Will Contests
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Contested Probates and Trusts
- Probate Litigation for Out-of-State Litigants
- Digital Assets Litigation
- Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
Serving clients across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Monroe, Washtenaw, and St. Clair counties for more than three decades, Collens Estate Law is deeply embedded in the Michigan legal community and recognized for its dedication to both clients and civic engagement.
