Novi Estate Planning Attorneys For Individuals, Families And Business Owners
Estate planning is about more than what happens after death. It is about making clear decisions while you still can. At Fleming & Borowicz PLC, our estate planning attorney team serves individuals, families and business owners across Novi, Oakland County and Metro Detroit. We are an estate planning law firm that focuses on direct attorney guidance and long-term planning. We help clients protect their assets, provide for the people they care about and build a clear plan for the future.
What Does An Estate Planning Attorney Do?
An estate planning attorney helps you create a legal plan that reflects your goals. That includes planning for death. It also means planning for incapacity, protecting assets and making sure the right people can act on your behalf when you cannot.
At Fleming & Borowicz PLC, our estate planning lawyers review each client’s full situation before recommending a single document. Legacy planning, asset protection and long-term decision-making all shape how we approach your plan. Powers of attorney, healthcare directives and related documents all factor into the process.
What Documents Are Included In An Estate Plan?
The right documents depend on your goals and your family. At Fleming & Borowicz PLC, a wills and trusts attorney will review your needs and recommend a plan that fits. Most complete estate plans include several core legal tools.
Those tools commonly include:
- Wills: A will is a document that defines how your assets pass to your heirs. It can also name a guardian for minor children.
- Trusts: Trusts give you greater control over how and when assets reach your beneficiaries. They can also support probate avoidance and protect assets across generations.
- Powers of attorney: A financial power of attorney names someone to handle your finances when you cannot. A healthcare power of attorney does the same for medical decisions.
- Healthcare directives: These documents record your medical wishes when you cannot speak for yourself.
A complete estate plan addresses what happens after death and what happens if you lose the ability to decide for yourself.
Planning Ahead For Probate
Probate is the legal process courts use to settle an estate. In Michigan, it can take months and carry real costs for families already going through a hard time. Planning ahead can reduce that burden.
A trust and estate lawyer at Fleming & Borowicz PLC can help you understand how probate works and what steps can limit or avoid it. Working with an estate planning attorney now gives your family more clarity and fewer complications later.
Estate Planning For Business Owners
Business owners face estate planning needs that most families do not. A closely held business is often the most valuable asset in an owner’s estate. Without a clear plan, ownership transfer can become a source of conflict or may not reflect what the owner actually wanted.
At Fleming & Borowicz PLC, our estate attorney team helps business owners align personal estate goals with business planning. We find ways to link estate planning with succession planning so that ownership transfer, family dynamics and long-term business continuity all work together as one. An estate planning attorney on our team can walk you through how both sides of your plan fit.
When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?
An estate plan should change as your life does. An estate planning attorney can review your documents, identify what needs updating and confirm that your plan still reflects your current goals.
Consider updating your estate plan when:
- You marry, divorce or remarry
- A child or grandchild is born or adopted
- A named beneficiary, executor or trustee passes away
- Your financial situation changes significantly
- You start, buy or sell a business
- You move to a different state
Your estate plan should keep pace with your life.
Why Clients Choose Fleming & Borowicz PLC For Estate Planning
At Fleming & Borowicz PLC, every estate planning attorney on our team works directly with each client. Clients across Novi, Oakland County and Metro Detroit choose our firm because they want access to an attorney who knows their situation and stays involved throughout the process.
Our attorneys bring more than 40 years of combined legal experience to estate planning matters. We take time to understand your goals, your family and your concerns before making any recommendations. No hand-offs and no junior staff managing your plan.
Is Your Plan Ready For What Comes Next?
Most people know that they need an estate plan. However, fewer often take the time to build one. At Fleming & Borowicz PLC, we offer a free initial consultation for individuals, families and business owners ready to plan for the future. Speak with an estate planning attorney on our team and take the first step toward protecting what matters most.
Give us a call at 248-934-0750. You can also get in touch by filling out our online contact form.