Boroja, Bernier & Associates serves Monroe County families from our Shelby Township headquarters and through convenient virtual consultations. From Lake Erie’s shores to the farmland west of US-23, we help families throughout Monroe County protect what generations of hard work have built.
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Monroe County Families Have Been Building Legacies for Generations. It’s Time to Protect Them.
Monroe County sits at the crossroads.
Lake Erie to the east. Ohio to the south. Farmland stretching west toward Lenawee County. And a history that runs deeper than most of Southeast Michigan — the River Raisin has been central to this region since before Michigan was a state.
This isn’t a place people stumbled into. Families have been here for generations. Farms passed from parents to children. Homes in Monroe, Dundee, and Temperance that represent decades of mortgage payments, improvements, and memories. Lake Erie properties that families return to year after year.
And alongside the families with deep roots, there are newer arrivals — people who chose Monroe County because it offers something different. Affordable housing compared to the northern suburbs. Smaller communities where you actually know your neighbors. A pace of life that doesn’t require sitting on I-75 for two hours a day.
Whether your family has been in Monroe County since the 1800s or you moved here last year, you’ve built something worth protecting. Homes. Retirement savings. Family businesses. Land that’s been in your family longer than anyone can remember.
Boroja, Bernier & Associates has served families throughout Southeast Michigan since 2014, guiding more than 2,000 families with trusted legal insight. We understand that Monroe County families don’t want Detroit attorneys who’ve never driven south of Flat Rock — and we understand that legal planning shouldn’t require a 90-minute drive north every time you have a question.
That’s why we make working with us practical: virtual consultations that save you the drive, combined with the preparation and expertise that complex legal matters demand.
“Monroe County families often have planning needs that suburban attorneys overlook — agricultural property with succession complications, family land that’s been held for generations, and assets accumulated through careers in manufacturing, skilled trades, and local businesses. These families deserve attorneys who take the time to understand their specific situation, not cookie-cutter documents that miss what matters most.”
Legal Services for Mid-Michigan Families
Boroja, Bernier & Associates provides comprehensive estate planning, probate, elder law, divorce, and family law services to families throughout Monroe County — from Luna Pier to Dundee, from the Lake Erie shore to the western townships.
Estate Planning for Monroe County Residents
It’s not a comfortable question. But it’s the question that determines whether your family inherits smoothly or spends months in probate court. Whether the land your grandfather cleared stays in your family or gets sold to cover estate costs. Whether your wishes are honored or Michigan’s default rules take over.
Monroe County families often have assets that require careful planning: agricultural property with complex ownership history, Lake Erie waterfront homes, family businesses, and retirement accounts built over careers at local employers. Generic estate plans miss these nuances.
We create customized plans — wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives — designed around your specific assets, your family dynamics, and your goals. Comprehensive will-based estate plans typically range from $1,500 to $2,500. Trust-based estate plans generally range from $2,500 to $5,500. We provide flat-fee pricing after your consultation — you’ll know exactly what to expect.
Note: Estate planning services are available to all Michigan residents — so if you have family elsewhere in the state, we can help them too.
Probate & Trust Administration in Monroe County
When someone passes away, their estate needs to be settled. That process — whether through probate court or trust administration — involves legal deadlines, court filings, creditor notifications, asset valuations, and eventually, distributions to heirs.
It’s not something families should navigate alone while grieving.
We guide personal representatives and successor trustees through estate settlement in Monroe County Probate Court. We handle the procedural requirements, keep matters moving forward, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Monroe County estates often involve assets that require specific handling: real property that needs to be valued and potentially sold, agricultural equipment, family businesses, and accounts spread across multiple financial institutions. We’ve handled estates with these complexities before — we know what’s involved and how to keep things on track.
Elder Law & Medicaid Planning for Monroe County Families
Long-term care costs are staggering. A nursing home in Michigan runs $9,000 to $12,000 per month. At those rates, savings that took forty years to accumulate can vanish in eighteen months. And Medicaid won’t help until you’ve spent down to nearly nothing — Michigan’s 2026 asset limit is just $9,950.
But here’s what most families don’t realize: legal planning strategies exist that can protect a portion of your assets and still qualify for Medicaid benefits. The rules are complicated. The timing matters enormously. And the difference between planning early versus waiting until there’s a crisis can be tens of thousands of dollars.
We help Monroe County families with proactive Medicaid planning before care is needed, crisis planning when a loved one already requires immediate care, and guardianship or conservatorship proceedings when someone can no longer make decisions for themselves. The families who keep the most are the ones who plan ahead. That’s not a scare tactic — it’s arithmetic.
Divorce in Monroe County
Divorce is never just about legal paperwork. It’s about untangling lives — finances, property, parenting responsibilities, and futures that now look different than planned.
In Monroe County, that often means dividing assets that don’t split neatly: family homes with decades of equity, retirement accounts from manufacturing careers, property that’s been in one spouse’s family for generations, and small businesses built over years of work.
You need attorneys who understand both the legal framework and the financial realities. Who can explain Michigan’s property division rules and support calculations in plain language. Who prepare thoroughly and advocate effectively — whether that means negotiating a settlement or litigating in front of a judge. We handle contested and uncontested divorce in Monroe County Circuit Court.
Family Law Across Monroe County
Custody disputes, parenting time modifications, child support, and other family law matters affect your daily life in ways that no other legal issue can. You need attorneys who understand the practical realities of co-parenting in Monroe County — school districts, activity schedules, and logistics that need to work in the real world.
We represent clients in Monroe 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.
Monroe County Court Information
OWe’re familiar with Monroe County’s court system — how probate matters progress, what the family court expects, and the practical realities of working within this jurisdiction. That experience means realistic timelines, proper filings, and fewer surprises along the way.
Monroe County Probate Court
The Monroe County Probate Court handles estate administration, guardianship, conservatorship, and other probate matters.
Address: 106 E. First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: (734) 240-7300
Website: Monroe County Courts
Note: Verify current address and contact information before visiting.
Monroe County Circuit Court — Family Division
Monroe County Circuit Court handles divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and other family law matters.
Address: 106 E. First Street, Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: (734) 240-7020
Website: Monroe County Courts
Note: Verify current address and contact information before visiting.
Communities We Serve in Monroe County
Boroja, Bernier & Associates serves families throughout all of Monroe County:
- Cities: Monroe, Luna Pier, Milan (Monroe County portion), Petersburg
- Townships: Bedford Township, Monroe Township, Frenchtown Township, Erie Township, LaSalle Township, Dundee Township, Ida Township, Summerfield Township, Whiteford Township, London Township, Exeter Township, Ash Township, Berlin Township, Raisinville Township, Milan Township, Temperance (in Bedford Township)
- Villages: Carleton, Dundee, Estral Beach, Maybee, South Rockwood
- Lake Erie Communities: Luna Pier, Bolles Harbor, Stony Point, Erie
If you’re in Monroe County, we can help — regardless of which township or community you call home.
How to Work With Us from Monroe County
We’ve designed our practice to serve clients throughout Southeast Michigan — including Monroe County families who shouldn’t have to drive an hour north every time they need legal counsel.
Virtual Consultations: Connect via secure video conference from your home or office. For many Monroe County clients, this is the most practical option — comprehensive legal consultation without the drive. Same attorneys, same preparation, same results.
Phone Consultations: Prefer to start with a call? We conduct thorough consultations by phone.
In-Person Consultations: Our Shelby Township headquarters is available for clients who prefer meeting face-to-face. We’re located at 49139 Schoenherr Rd., Shelby Township, MI 48315 — accessible via I-75 and I-94 from Monroe County.
What to Expect: Every consultation is with an attorney. We’ll discuss your situation, explain your options under Michigan law, answer your questions, and provide clear next steps with transparent pricing. No sales pressure, no intake coordinators running through scripts.
Why Monroe County Families Choose BBA Law
Practical Access, Serious Expertise
You shouldn’t have to choose between convenience and quality. We offer virtual consultations that work for Monroe County schedules while delivering the thorough preparation and legal expertise that complex matters require.
Clear Communication, No Runaround
We explain things in plain language. When you ask a question, you get an actual answer — not legal jargon designed to make simple concepts sound complicated. And when we say we’ll call you back, we call you back.
Preparation That Shows
Every client’s situation is different. We take the time to understand yours — your assets, your family, your goals — before we start drafting documents or developing strategy. That upfront investment in understanding your situation pays off in results that actually fit your needs.
Experience Across Southeast Michigan
Since 2014, Boroja, Bernier & Associates has served over 2,000 families throughout Southeast Michigan. That experience means we’ve handled estates with agricultural property, navigated complex family dynamics, and settled matters involving assets spread across multiple counties. We bring that experience to every Monroe County family we serve.
“Monroe County clients appreciate attorneys who respect their time and communicate clearly. They’re practical people who want straight answers about their options, realistic timelines, and fair pricing. That’s exactly what we deliver — no pretense, no runaround, just competent legal work that protects their families.”
Frequently Asked Questions: Legal Services in Monroe County
No. We offer virtual (video) and phone consultations specifically to serve clients throughout Southeast Michigan, including Monroe County. Many clients find virtual consultations more convenient — you get the same thorough consultation without the drive. In-person meetings at our Shelby Township headquarters are also available.
The Monroe County Probate Court is located at 106 E. First Street in Monroe, MI 48161. We handle probate matters in this court and are familiar with its procedures.
Estate planning costs depend on complexity. Comprehensive will-based plans typically range from $1,500 to $2,500. Comprehensive trust-based estate plans generally range from $2,500 to $5,500. Estates involving agricultural property, business interests, or complex family situations may cost more. We provide flat-fee pricing after your consultation — you’ll 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.
Most straightforward probate matters take six to twelve months. Michigan requires a minimum four-month creditor claim period. Estates involving real estate sales, agricultural property, tax issues, or family disputes may take longer. We provide realistic timeline expectations based on your specific situation.
Yes. Agricultural property and family farmland involve specific planning considerations — succession planning, entity structures, property tax implications, and ensuring the land stays in the family. We address these issues as part of comprehensive estate planning for Monroe County families.
We serve all of Monroe County, including Monroe, Bedford Township, Temperance, Dundee, Luna Pier, LaSalle Township, Frenchtown Township, Erie, Ida, and all other Monroe County communities.
Your Family’s Legacy Deserves Real Protection
Monroe County families have been building something here for generations. Farms that have been in families since the land was cleared. Homes that represent decades of hard work. Retirement savings carefully accumulated over careers in manufacturing, trades, and local businesses.
That legacy deserves more than generic legal documents. It deserves planning that accounts for your specific assets, your family’s dynamics, and your goals for the future.
Boroja, Bernier & Associates makes it easy to get started — virtual consultations that fit your schedule, transparent pricing, and attorneys who actually listen before they start talking.
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:
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
