Boroja, Bernier & Associates serves St. Clair County families from our Shelby Township headquarters — just down M-59 from the Blue Water area. We know these communities, we understand waterfront property considerations, and we’ve helped families throughout Port Huron, Marysville, Marine City, and St. Clair protect what matters most.
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The Blue Water Area Deserves Attorneys Who Don’t Treat You Like a Side Project
St. Clair County isn’t Metro Detroit, and that’s the point.
People live here because they chose something different. Waterfront communities where neighbors still wave. Towns where businesses know your family by name. Places where a drive along the river isn’t a vacation — it’s Tuesday evening.
Port Huron. Marysville. St. Clair. Marine City. Algonac. Fort Gratiot. These aren’t bedroom communities for people who couldn’t afford Oakland County. They’re places people choose — because the water, the pace, and the community mean something.
And families here have worked just as hard for what they have. Homes on the St. Clair River. Cottages passed down through generations. Retirement accounts funded through careers at Dunn Paper, Blue Water health systems, local businesses, and trades that built this region. Snowbirds who spend winters in Florida but always come home. Families whose roots in St. Clair County run generations deep.
These families deserve attorneys who understand the unique considerations of Blue Water area planning — not a metro firm that treats St. Clair County as an afterthought.
Boroja, Bernier & Associates has served more than 2,000 families throughout Southeast Michigan since 2014. From our Shelby Township headquarters, we’re close enough to serve you with the attention your situation demands — but familiar enough with St. Clair County to understand that your waterfront property, your family dynamics, and your goals deserve focused, knowledgeable counsel.
“St. Clair County families have specific planning considerations that generic approaches miss — waterfront properties with unique title issues, family cottages that need proper succession planning, and assets built over lifetimes of working in communities that don’t get the attention they deserve from metro-focused firms. We take St. Clair County clients seriously because their matters deserve the same preparation and expertise we bring to every family we serve.”
Legal Services for St. Clair County Families
Whether you’re in Port Huron, Marysville, Marine City, or anywhere in St. Clair County, Boroja, Bernier & Associates provides comprehensive estate planning, probate, elder law, divorce, and family law services designed for your specific situation.
Estate Planning for St. Clair County Residents
You’ve built something here. Maybe it’s a home in Fort Gratiot with a view you’ll never tire of. Maybe it’s a family cottage in Algonac that’s been in your family for decades. Maybe it’s the retirement you’ve carefully planned while working in this community.
Now the question is: what happens to all of it when you’re gone?
Without a proper estate plan, Michigan’s intestacy laws decide. Your property goes through probate court. Your family navigates bureaucracy during grief. And that cottage everyone assumes “will stay in the family”? Assumptions don’t survive probate.
We create customized estate plans — wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives — that make your intentions clear and legally enforceable. Waterfront property in St. Clair County comes with specific considerations we understand: riparian rights, property transfers that preserve tax advantages, and succession planning that keeps family assets where they belong.
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 transparent, flat-fee pricing after your consultation.
Note: Estate planning services are available statewide — so if you have family members elsewhere in Michigan who need help, we can assist them too.
Probate & Trust Administration in St. Clair County
Losing someone is hard enough. Spending the next year figuring out what to do with their estate shouldn’t compound the grief.
We guide personal representatives and successor trustees through estate settlement in St. Clair County Probate Court. From initiating proceedings to final distributions, we handle the paperwork, deadlines, and court requirements so you can focus on your family. St. Clair County probate involves local procedures we’re familiar with. We know how matters move through this court, what to expect, and how to keep things on track. Whether you’re settling a straightforward estate or navigating one with waterfront property, out-of-state heirs, or family complications — we bring the preparation that gets matters resolved.
Elder Law & Medicaid Planning for St. Clair County Families
Here’s a number that should keep you up at night: Michigan nursing home care costs $9,000 to $12,000 per month. In St. Clair County, that can drain a lifetime of savings in under two years. And Medicaid won’t help until you’ve spent down to nearly nothing — the 2026 asset limit is just $9,950.
There’s a better path. Legal Medicaid planning strategies can protect a portion of your assets while ensuring you or your loved one qualifies for benefits. But timing matters enormously. The families who keep the most are the families who plan before the crisis hits.
If you’re already facing a loved one’s immediate care needs, we can help with crisis planning too. Options still exist — they’re just different options than families who plan early have available.
We also handle guardianship and conservatorship proceedings for St. Clair County families when a loved one can no longer make decisions for themselves.
Divorce in St. Clair County
Divorce and custody matters in a smaller community come with dynamics that large metros don’t understand. You’ll still see your ex at the grocery store. Your kids will still have the same friends. The decisions you make now will shape daily life for years.
You need attorneys who understand both the legal strategy and the practical realities. Who explain what you’re facing, what options exist, and what outcomes are realistic in St. Clair County courts — not vague reassurances designed to get you to sign a retainer. We handle contested and uncontested divorce in St. Clair County Circuit Court. Property division, spousal support, and every financial issue that divorce creates. Negotiated resolution when it serves your interests. Prepared litigation when your case requires it.
Family Law Across St. Clair County
Custody disputes, parenting time modifications, child support, and other family law matters carry extra weight in communities where everyone knows each other. You need attorneys who pursue your interests effectively while understanding that the decisions made today will shape co-parenting relationships — and daily life — for years to come.
We represent clients in St. Clair 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.
St. Clair County Court Information
We’re familiar with St. Clair County’s courts — the procedures, the local requirements, the practical realities of how matters move from filing to resolution. That familiarity translates into efficient case handling and realistic expectations for your timeline.
St. Clair County Probate Court
The St. Clair County Probate Court handles estate administration, guardianship, conservatorship, and other probate proceedings.
Address: 201 McMorran Boulevard, Port Huron, MI 48060
Phone: (810) 985-2031
Website: St. Clair County Courts
Note: Verify current address and contact information before visiting.
St. Clair County Circuit Court — Family Division
The St. Clair County Circuit Court handles divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and other family law matters.
Address: 201 McMorran Boulevard, Port Huron, MI 48060
Phone: (810) 985-2200
Website: St. Clair County Courts
Note: Verify current address and contact information before visiting.
Communities We Serve in St. Clair County
Boroja, Bernier & Associates serves families throughout St. Clair County, including:
- Cities: Port Huron, Marysville, St. Clair, Marine City, Algonac, Yale, Capac, Memphis, Richmond (St. Clair County portion)
- Townships: Fort Gratiot Township, East China Township, Clay Township, China Township, Cottrellville Township, Kimball Township, Port Huron Township, St. Clair Township, Clyde Township, Kenockee Township, Wales Township, Columbus Township, Ira Township, Lynn Township, Brockway Township, Grant Township, Mussey Township, Emmett Township, Riley Township, Casco Township
- Villages: Emmett, Lakeport
Don’t see your community listed? If you’re in St. Clair County, we can help.
How to Work With Us from St. Clair County
We make it easy to work with Boroja, Bernier & Associates regardless of where you’re located in St. Clair County:
In-Person Consultations: Meet with an attorney at our Shelby Township headquarters. We’re approximately 30-40 minutes from most St. Clair County communities via M-59, making in-person meetings practical when you prefer face-to-face conversation.
Virtual Consultations: Connect via secure video conference from anywhere in St. Clair County. Many clients prefer this option — same thorough consultation without the drive.
Phone Consultations: We conduct comprehensive consultations by phone when that works better for your schedule.
What to Expect: Your initial consultation is with an attorney — not a paralegal or intake specialist. We’ll listen to your situation, explain your options under Michigan law, answer your questions, and provide a clear path forward with transparent pricing. You’ll leave knowing exactly what to expect.
Why St. Clair County Families Choose BBA Law
We Take Your Matter Seriously
Some firms treat clients outside their immediate area as secondary priorities. That’s not how we operate. St. Clair County families receive the same preparation, attention, and responsiveness we bring to every matter — because that’s what your situation demands.
Accountability Builds Trust
We make clear commitments and we meet them. When we say we’ll have documents ready by a certain date, we deliver. When a complication arises, we tell you immediately — not three weeks later when you call wondering what happened. You’ll never chase us for updates.
Results Over Effort
Activity isn’t the same as progress. We measure success by outcomes: estates that close efficiently, plans that actually protect your family, custody arrangements that serve your children’s interests. We stay focused on what matters — getting you results.
Experience That Translates
Boroja, Bernier & Associates has served over 2,000 families across Southeast Michigan since 2014. That experience means we’ve handled situations like yours before. We know what works, what doesn’t, and how to navigate the complexities that inevitably arise.
“The families we serve in St. Clair County appreciate straight answers and reliable follow-through. They’ve worked hard for what they have — waterfront homes, family properties, retirement savings — and they deserve attorneys who bring the same work ethic to protecting it. That’s what we deliver.”
Frequently Asked Questions: Legal Services in St. Clair County
Our headquarters is at 49139 Schoenherr Rd. in Shelby Township, MI 48315 — approximately 30-40 minutes from most St. Clair County communities via M-59. We also offer virtual and phone consultations for clients who prefer not to drive.
The St. Clair County Probate Court is located at 201 McMorran Boulevard in Port Huron, MI 48060. We’re familiar with this court’s procedures and regularly handle probate matters for St. Clair County families.
Estate planning costs vary based 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. More complex estates may cost more. We provide transparent, flat-fee pricing after your consultation — no surprise bills.
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 probate matters take six to twelve months. Michigan law requires a minimum four-month creditor claim period before final distributions. Estates involving real estate sales, tax complexities, or disputes may take longer. We’ll provide realistic timeline expectations for your specific situation.
Yes. Waterfront property in St. Clair County involves specific considerations — riparian rights, property transfer strategies, and succession planning that preserves both family ownership and tax advantages. We address these issues as part of comprehensive estate planning.
We serve all of St. Clair County, including Port Huron, Marysville, St. Clair, Marine City, Algonac, Fort Gratiot, East China, Clay Township, Yale, and all other St. Clair County communities.
Ready to Protect What You’ve Built?
You didn’t move to St. Clair County to settle for average. The water, the community, the life you’ve built here — it’s worth protecting.
That means estate plans that actually reflect your wishes. Probate administration that doesn’t drag on for years. Elder law strategies that preserve what you’ve accumulated. Divorce and family law representation that understands the realities of smaller-community life.
Boroja, Bernier & Associates is close enough to serve you with the attention your matter demands, experienced enough to handle whatever complexity your situation involves.
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
