Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates PLLC

08/27/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗨𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
Dolly Parton once built a career singing about working "9 to 5."
But behind the rhinestones was also a remarkably successful businesswoman who spent decades building a legacy.

This week, the world is remembering the music. Estate-planning attorneys notice something else, too:
𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

Her husband predeceased her. She had no children. Yet the businesses, creative works and charitable causes she spent a lifetime building can continue beyond her lifetime.

That's what thoughtful estate planning can accomplish.

You may not have Dollywood.

But maybe you have a cottage everyone loves.

A family business you worked 30 years to build.

Property that's been in the family for generations.

A charity or church you want to remember.

A beloved pet that will need someone to care for it.

Or simply people you love and don't want left trying to figure everything out.

𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲.
That may be one of Dolly's quieter legacies—and one worth remembering.

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08/05/2026

Congratulations to Attorney Kimberly Crank Browning on being named a 2027 DBusiness Top Lawyer and recognized by Super Lawyers for the eighth consecutive year.

The DBusiness Top Lawyers list is based on peer nominations from attorneys across Southeast Michigan. Likewise, Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, with only the top 5% of attorneys selected each year.

These honors reflect Attorney Browning's unwavering commitment to providing knowledgeable, compassionate legal guidance to individuals and families throughout Michigan.
Please join us in congratulating Kimberly on these well-deserved achievements! 🎉

Super Lawyers Profile: https://profiles.superlawyers.com/michigan/bloomfield-township/lawyer/kimberly-c-browning/e3c8b554-b16e-43a6-a8dd-55dc11fa8a1e.html

07/22/2026

We’re excited to share that Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates is opening a new office in downtown Caseville!

We want to give a special thank you to the Huron County Tribune for sharing our story and helping us spread the word about our new Caseville office. We look forward to starting this new chapter and expanding our services to Huron County residents.

📍 6727 Main St., Caseville, MI

Grand Opening & Open House: August 7th
Professional Open House: 9–11 a.m.
Public Open House: 1–4 p.m.

Read the full article here: https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/huron-county-estate-planning-22352133.php?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6a5fddee736e58000133eaa4&utm_campaign=trueanthem%2B4013&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawTNpgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJQTkxRm1Seng5MWJmaE9xc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHni3InVusO6e3bG2Z7GZecmVS1FOuAVquo49V0s3vIGGfcfQLydI8SQgNGVF_aem_5J_lEevkt7f5sK2gZ23wUQ

Kimberly Crank Browning opens a Caseville office, expanding access to estate planning and probate services for Huron County families.
Click the link in the comments 👇️

07/17/2026

How many spaces can you check off?

Did you get a BINGO? 😅

While co-parenting can sometimes feel like a game of chance, your custody and parenting-time arrangements shouldn’t have to be confusing. Our family law attorneys can help you create clear custody and parenting agreements. Our team is here to help.

(888)554-5373
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07/10/2026

Read now: https://www.glfpe.com/michigan-families-are-watching-every-dollar-don-t-let-probate-take-the-ones-you-can-still-save

Everything costs more these days. When every dollar matters, protecting your home from unnecessary probate could save your family time, money, and stress.

Learn how a Lady Bird Deed works, when it may be the right choice, and when another planning option may better fit your family's needs. Read our latest blog.

07/10/2026

"Michigan Families Are Watching Every Dollar. Don't Let Probate Take the Ones You Can Still Save."

Rising Costs, Tight Budgets, and Your Home: Why Every Michigan Homeowner Should Know About Lady Bird Deeds

07/09/2026

It's prime wedding season. If you're getting married, check this off your "I do" list.

What can a prenuptial agreement do for you?

A prenuptial agreement is a financial planning tool created before marriage that can help determine how assets and financial matters will be handled if the marriage ends or one spouse dies. It can also address certain property and inheritance rights. Most importantly, it can help protect what you've built before marriage and provide clarity about financial expectations for the future.

Prenuptial agreements can provide mutual protection, encourage financial transparency, and reduce uncertainty by helping couples have important financial conversations before they say "I do."

You insure your car, your home, and even that ring. Why not protect your future with the same level of planning?

Contact us today to learn whether a prenuptial agreement is right for you.

07/02/2026

Our office will be closed on Friday, July 3, and will reopen on Monday, July 6.

As we celebrate Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the United States, we're reminded that America's story is the story of its people. It is a story shaped by countless individuals and generations who, through perseverance, sacrifice, hope, resilience, and a shared desire to build a better future, have made this country what it is today.

Over the past 250 years, our nation has faced challenges, celebrated achievements, and continued to grow and change. While our history is complex, imperfect, and our work is never finished, every generation has added its own chapter to America's story.

This Independence Day, we celebrate the people who make America what it is: our families, neighbors, friends, and communities, and we look forward to the chapters still to be written. We the people are the heart and soul of this country, and it is through love, compassion, and community that we will make this country a better place.

We wish you a safe, happy, and meaningful Fourth of July! ❤️💙🤍

07/01/2026

Would you trust YouTube to rebuild your car's brakes? 🚘

Probably not.

So why trust your family's future to a DIY estate plan?

Online forms and software can only work with the information you enter. They can't recognize family dynamics, legal issues, or planning opportunities that could cost your loved ones thousands later. The cheap estate plan you use today can become the most expensive mistake tomorrow.

If you're ready to protect your family with a plan that's built for you, we're here to help. Schedule a consultation with Great Lakes Family Probate & Estates at (888)554-5373.

Read more on our blog: https://www.glfpe.com/can-ai-write-your-estate-plan-why-michigan-families-still-need-an-estate-planning-attorney