Boroja, Bernier & Associates brings trusted legal guidance to Michigan’s capital region. From the halls of state government to the campus of Michigan State University, from established Okemos neighborhoods to growing communities throughout Ingham and Eaton Counties — we serve families who’ve built something worth protecting.
Serving Ingham & Eaton Counties | Central Michigan
You Chose Community Over Convenience. We Respect That.
Eaton County isn’t where you end up by default. It’s where you choose to be.
Maybe you grew up in Charlotte and never saw a reason to leave. Maybe you moved to Grand Ledge for the schools and discovered you liked small-town life more than you expected. Maybe you’re in Delta Township because you wanted Lansing-area jobs without Lansing-area density. Maybe your family has been farming the same land for three generations.
Whatever brought you here, you made a deliberate choice. And that choice says something about what matters to you.
Eaton County families tend to value roots. Relationships. Doing things right over doing things fast. Building something that lasts rather than chasing whatever’s next. These aren’t people who cut corners or look for shortcuts.
Boroja, Bernier & Associates has guided more than 2,000 Michigan families since 2014. We handle matters in Eaton County Probate Court and Eaton County Circuit Court regularly. We understand how things work here — the courts, the communities, the practical realities of legal matters in a county where reputation matters and word travels fast. With offices in Shelby Township, Troy, Ann Arbor, and Lansing, plus virtual consultations from anywhere, Eaton County families get serious expertise without sacrificing convenience.
“Eaton County families often have assets that require careful planning — farmland that’s been in the family for generations, property with multiple family members involved, businesses built over decades in the same community. These situations need attorneys who take the time to understand the history, not just the paperwork. We ask those questions.”
Legal Services for Eaton County Families
Boroja, Bernier & Associates provides comprehensive estate planning, probate, elder law, divorce, and family law services throughout Eaton County. Virtual consultations make working with us straightforward from anywhere in the county.
Estate Planning for Eaton County Residents
Farmland doesn’t divide like a bank account. Neither does a family business, a home place that’s been in the family for generations, or property with complicated history.
Eaton County estates often involve assets that carry weight beyond their dollar value. The forty acres your grandfather bought. The house where you raised your kids. The business you built from scratch in downtown Charlotte. These things matter — and your estate plan should reflect that.
We create estate plans that account for the specific challenges Eaton County families face. Wills and trusts structured for agricultural property. Succession planning for family businesses. Plans that keep property in the family when that’s what you want — and divide things fairly when multiple heirs are involved.
Comprehensive will-based estate plans typically range from $1,500 to $2,500. Trust-based plans — often appropriate for families with agricultural property, family businesses, or multi-generational assets — generally range from $2,500 to $5,500. We provide flat-fee pricing after your consultation so you know exactly what to expect.
Estate planning services are available to all Michigan residents. If you have family elsewhere who needs planning, we can help them too.
Probate & Trust Administration in Eaton County
Settling an estate in Eaton County sometimes means untangling decades of family history. Property that changed hands informally. Verbal agreements about who gets what. Assets everyone assumed would “work themselves out” when the time came.
It doesn’t work itself out. Someone has to sort through it.
We guide personal representatives and successor trustees through estate administration in Eaton County Probate Court — handling the complexity that family estates create. Proper valuations for agricultural property. Clear title for real estate with cloudy history. Distributions that actually follow the law while respecting what the family intended.
Estates in close-knit communities carry extra weight. Everyone’s watching. We handle matters with the care that requires.
Elder Law for Eaton County Families
Your parents want to stay in the home they’ve lived in for forty years. They want to stay close to the community they know, the church they’ve attended forever, the neighbors who check on them.
Nursing home care threatens all of that.
At $9,000 to $12,000 per month, long-term care costs can force families to sell the home place just to pay for a facility miles away from everything familiar. Medicaid won’t help until nearly everything is gone — Michigan’s 2026 asset limit is just $9,950 — unless you plan ahead.
We help Eaton County families protect what matters. Proactive planning — done years before care is needed — preserves options that crisis planning can’t match. But even families facing immediate care needs have tools available. The key is knowing what’s possible and acting before options close.
Divorce in Eaton County
Divorce in a small community is different. You’ll still see your ex at the grocery store, at school events, at Friday night football games. Your kids will grow up in a place where everyone knows the family situation.
That reality shapes how divorce should be handled.
We approach Eaton County divorce with an understanding that scorched-earth tactics create problems that last long after the case is closed. Where possible, we work toward resolutions that let both parties move forward without destroying the co-parenting relationship or the family’s standing in the community.
But practical doesn’t mean pushover. When your interests require vigorous advocacy — custody disputes, unfair property division, support issues — we’re prepared to provide it. We handle contested and uncontested divorce in Eaton County Circuit Court with the preparation and persistence your situation demands.
Family Law Across Eaton County
Custody disputes, parenting time modifications, child support, and other family law matters carry extra weight in close-knit communities. You need attorneys who understand that reality — who pursue your interests effectively while recognizing that scorched-earth tactics have consequences that outlast the case.
We represent clients in Eaton County Circuit Court’s Family Division. Whether you’re establishing a custody arrangement, modifying an existing order, or addressing a support issue, we bring thorough preparation and practical judgment to every case.
Eaton County Court Information
Eaton County’s courts are smaller than those in Lansing or the metro Detroit area — which means cases often move differently. We know how to navigate this system effectively.
Eaton County Probate Court
The Eaton County Probate Court handles estate administration, trust matters, guardianships, conservatorships, and related probate proceedings.
Address: 1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, MI 48813
Phone: (517) 543-7500
Website: Eaton County Courts
Note: Verify current address and contact information before visiting.
Eaton County Circuit Court — Family Division
The Family Division of Eaton County Circuit Court handles divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and other family law matters.
Address: 1045 Independence Boulevard, Charlotte, MI 48813
Phone: (517) 543-7500
Website: Eaton County Courts
Note: Verify current address and contact information before visiting.so if you have family elsewhere in the state who needs help, we can assist them too.
Communities We Serve in Eaton County
- Boroja, Bernier & Associates serves families throughout Eaton County:
- Charlotte Area: Charlotte, Carmel Township, Eaton Township, Kalamo Township
- Grand Ledge Area: Grand Ledge, Oneida Township, Watertown Township, Eagle Township
- Eaton Rapids Area: Eaton Rapids, Hamlin Township, Brookfield Township, Aurelius Township
- Delta Township & Lansing-Adjacent: Delta Township, Windsor Township, Waverly area
- Western & Southern Eaton County: Olivet, Bellevue, Vermontville, Chester Township, Walton Township, Sunfield Township
From the county seat in Charlotte to the Lansing suburbs in Delta Township to the rural communities throughout — we serve all of Eaton County.
How to Work With Us in Eaton County
Virtual Consultations: Connect via secure video from your home in Grand Ledge or your office in Delta Township. Same thorough consultation. Same focused attention. No drive required.
Phone Consultations: Sometimes a phone conversation is the easiest way to start. We conduct comprehensive consultations by phone for clients throughout Eaton County.
In-Person Consultations: Meet with an attorney at our Shelby Township headquarters when face-to-face is what the situation calls for.
Our Lansing Office: 120 N Washington Square, Suite 300, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 760-6600
What to Expect: Your consultation is with an attorney who will take the time to understand your situation — not rush through a checklist. We’ll explain your options clearly, give you realistic expectations, and let you decide how to proceed. No pressure. No games.
Why Eaton County Families Choose BBA Law
We Take the Time to Understand
Eaton County matters often involve history — property that’s been in families for decades, businesses built over generations, relationships that go back years. We don’t rush through intake forms and miss what actually matters. We ask questions, listen to answers, and build plans that account for the full picture.
We Know Eaton County Courts
We handle matters in Eaton County Probate Court and Circuit Court regularly. Smaller courts work differently than big-city systems — familiarity with local procedures and expectations makes a real difference in how smoothly your matter proceeds.
We Deliver What We Promise
In communities where reputation matters and word travels, how you do business matters as much as what you do. We make commitments carefully and keep them completely. When we say something will happen, it happens. When problems arise, we surface them immediately. You’ll never wonder what’s going on with your case.
“Eaton County families appreciate attorneys who treat their matters with the seriousness they deserve — regardless of the dollar amount involved. A family farm or a longtime family home might not be worth millions on paper, but it represents generations of work and carries real weight. We understand that, and we plan accordingly.”
Frequently Asked Questions: Legal Services in Eaton County
Our Lansing office at 120 N Washington Square is one of four Boroja, Bernier & Associates offices across Michigan. We handle matters in Eaton County courts regularly. Most Eaton County clients find virtual or phone consultations most convenient, though in-person meetings at our Shelby Township headquarters are also available.
The Eaton County Probate Court is located at 1045 Independence Boulevard in Charlotte, MI 48813. We handle probate matters there regularly and understand the court’s procedures.
Estate planning costs depend on complexity. Comprehensive will-based plans typically range from $1,500 to $2,500. Comprehensive trust-based plans — often appropriate for families with agricultural property, family businesses, or multi-generational assets — generally range from $2,500 to $5,500. We provide flat-fee pricing after your consultation so you know exactly what to expect.
Proactive elder law planning typically ranges from $6,500 to $9,500. Crisis elder law planning — when a loved one already needs nursing home care — generally ranges from $12,000 to $20,000 or more, depending on complexity. The earlier you plan, the more options you have and the more assets we can protect.
Yes. Agricultural property creates specific estate planning challenges — valuation issues, keeping land in the family, coordinating with farm operations, and handling situations where some heirs want to farm and others don’t. We work with Eaton County families on these exact situations and understand the complexities involved.
Most probate matters take six to twelve months. Michigan requires a four-month creditor claim period before final distributions can be made. Estates involving real estate, agricultural property, or family disputes may take longer. We’ll give you honest timeline expectations based on your specific situation.
All of Eaton County — Charlotte, Grand Ledge, Eaton Rapids, Delta Township, Olivet, Bellevue, and every township throughout. Virtual consultations make working with us practical regardless of where in the county you’re located.
Roots Run Deep Here. Your Legal Planning Should Too.
Eaton County families build things that last. Homes that stay in families for generations. Businesses that serve the same communities for decades. Farms that pass from parents to children to grandchildren.
That kind of legacy doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because people plan, prepare, and make intentional choices about the future.
Boroja, Bernier & Associates helps Eaton County families protect what they’ve built — with estate plans designed for real assets and real family situations, probate handled with care and efficiency, and legal guidance that respects what matters to you.
Protecting Your Family, Your Life, and Your Legacy. Because You Deserve Better. To schedule a consultation with the Michigan attorneys at Boroja, Bernier & Associates, call (586) 991-7611.
Contact Information:
Lansing Office: 120 N Washington Square, Suite 300, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 760-6600
Headquarters: 49139 Schoenherr Rd., Shelby Township, MI 48315
Phone: (586) 991-7611
Email: admin@bbalawmi.com
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday: By Appointment
