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
Raising the Standard for Central Michigan Families
Central Michigan is the heart of state government, home to one of the nation’s premier research universities, and a region where families have built careers, businesses, and legacies across generations. State employees with complex pension plans. MSU faculty with TIAA retirement accounts and research interests. Small business owners throughout the capital region. Families with farmland that’s been passed down for decades.
These aren’t cookie-cutter situations — and they don’t deserve cookie-cutter legal solutions.
Boroja, Bernier & Associates has guided more than 2,000 Michigan families since 2014. We understand the unique planning challenges the capital region presents — from state retirement systems to university benefits to agricultural succession. With offices in Shelby Township, Troy, Ann Arbor, and Lansing, we make it easy for Central Michigan families to access the meticulous preparation these complex matters demand.
Client consultations are conducted at our Shelby Township headquarters or via secure video and phone conference — an approach that works exceptionally well for Central Michigan families. You get our full attention without fighting capital-area traffic, and we handle matters in Ingham and Eaton County courts with the same efficiency and accountability we bring to every case.
Protecting Your Family, Your Life, and Your Legacy. Because You Deserve Better.
“Central Michigan families often have planning needs shaped by state employment, university careers, or agricultural holdings — situations that require attorneys who understand how these assets interact with estate planning, Medicaid rules, and family transitions. We bring that expertise to the capital region, combined with the focused preparation these complex matters demand.”
Legal Services for Central Michigan Families
Boroja, Bernier & Associates provides comprehensive estate planning, probate, elder law, divorce, and family law services throughout Central Michigan, with virtual consultations making access simple from anywhere in the region.
Estate Planning for Central Michigan Residents
State pension plans. University retirement accounts. Family farms. Business interests built over decades. Central Michigan families have complex assets that require thoughtful, comprehensive estate planning — not templates downloaded from the internet.
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 — no surprise bills.
We create customized estate plans including wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives designed for your specific situation. Our estate planning services are available statewide, so every Central Michigan resident has access to the protection they deserve.
Probate Services in Central Michigan
When a loved one passes, the legal process shouldn’t add to your burden. We guide personal representatives and successor trustees through estate settlement in Ingham County Probate Court, Eaton County Probate Court, and courts throughout Central Michigan.
Our approach is simple: we don’t let matters sit. We move with urgency, handle the details, and get estates closed correctly — because your family deserves resolution, not endless waiting.
Elder Law for Central Michigan Families
Michigan nursing home care costs $9,000 to $12,000 per month. Without proper planning, families watch lifetimes of savings disappear in months, not years. Medicaid won’t help until you’ve spent down to nearly nothing — Michigan’s 2026 asset limit is just $9,950.
We help Central Michigan families plan before crisis hits — and we help families already facing nursing home placement protect what’s still possible. From Medicaid planning to guardianship and conservatorship, we provide the guidance aging families need when the stakes couldn’t be higher.
The families who keep the most are the families who plan ahead. That’s not a sales pitch. That’s math.
Divorce in Central Michigan
Divorce involving state employees or university faculty often means dividing retirement benefits that don’t work like regular assets. Pensions require Eligible Domestic Relations Orders. TIAA accounts have their own transfer rules. Deferred compensation plans add another layer. Getting the division wrong means someone loses benefits they’re entitled to — or owes taxes they didn’t expect.
We handle contested and uncontested divorce in Ingham County Circuit Court, Eaton County Circuit Court, and throughout Central Michigan. Settlement when it serves your interests. Litigation when your case demands a fight.
Family Law Across Central Michigan
Custody disputes, parenting time modifications, child support, and other family transitions don’t pause for your convenience. You need attorneys who move with the same urgency you feel — and who know how to navigate Ingham County Circuit Court, Eaton County Circuit Court, and family courts throughout the region.
We balance thorough preparation with practical judgment. Not every issue needs to be litigated. But when negotiation reaches its limits, we’re prepared to advocate effectively.
Counties We Serve in Central Michigan
Boroja, Bernier & Associates serves families throughout Central Michigan. Select your county below for detailed information about local courts, communities, and how we serve families in your area:
- Ingham County — Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos, Mason, Haslett, Williamston, and all Ingham County communities.
- Eaton County — Charlotte, Grand Ledge, Eaton Rapids, Delta Township, and all Eaton County communities.
Estate planning services are available statewide to all Michigan residents — so if you have family elsewhere in the state who needs help, we can assist them too.
Central Michigan Courts We Work With
Our attorneys handle matters in probate courts and circuit courts throughout Central Michigan. We know these courts, their procedures, and their expectations — experience that translates directly into efficient case handling and better outcomes for your family.
Probate Courts:
- Ingham County Probate Court (Lansing)
- Eaton County Probate Court (Charlotte)
Circuit Courts — Family Division:
- Ingham County Circuit Court (Lansing)
- Eaton County Circuit Court (Charlotte)
For specific court addresses and contact information, visit our individual county pages or contact our office.
How to Work With Us in Central Michigan
Working with Boroja, Bernier & Associates from Central Michigan is straightforward — and most clients find virtual consultations the most convenient option:
Virtual Consultations: Connect via secure video conference from your home or office anywhere in Central Michigan. No fighting Lansing traffic. No taking half a day off work. Just a thorough consultation with an attorney who’s focused entirely on your situation.
Phone Consultations: Prefer to start with a call? We conduct comprehensive consultations by phone for clients throughout Central Michigan.
In-Person Consultations: Meet with an attorney at our Shelby Township headquarters. Some clients prefer face-to-face meetings for complex matters, and we’re happy to accommodate.
Our Lansing Office: 120 N Washington Square, Suite 300, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 760-6600
What to Expect: Your consultation is with one of our attorneys — not an intake coordinator running through a checklist. We’ll listen to your situation, explain your options under Michigan law, answer your questions, and give you a clear path forward. You’ll leave knowing what to expect and what it will cost.
Why Central Michigan Families Choose BBA Law
We Understand the Capital Region
State pensions, university retirement accounts, family farms, small businesses — Central Michigan families have planning needs that generic legal services can’t address. We bring specific expertise in the asset types and situations common to this region. You won’t have to explain how your retirement system works. We’ll already know.
We Know Central Michigan Courts
We handle matters in Ingham County and Eaton County courts regularly. That familiarity means fewer surprises, more efficient case handling, and better results for your family.
Excellence Doesn’t Depend on Geography
Excellence is contagious, mediocrity is too. We don’t adjust our standards based on where you live. Central Michigan families receive the same meticulous preparation, the same clear communication, and the same accountability that defines every matter we handle.
Hustle With Grit
Our hustle isn’t chaos — it’s focused, gritty persistence in pursuit of getting your matter done right. We don’t let files sit. We don’t wait for you to call asking what’s happening. We move with urgency because your family’s future matters.
“Central Michigan families deserve attorneys who understand their specific circumstances — state retirement systems, university benefits, agricultural holdings, and the planning challenges these assets create. We bring that understanding to every consultation, whether you’re in Lansing, East Lansing, Charlotte, or anywhere throughout the capital region. Virtual consultations make access easy; our preparation and accountability make results possible.”
Frequently Asked Questions: Legal Services in Central Michigan
No. Most Central Michigan clients work with us via virtual (video) or phone consultations — same thorough consultation, same attorney attention, without the drive. In-person meetings at our Shelby Township headquarters are available for clients who prefer face-to-face consultations.
Our Lansing office at 120 N Washington Square, Suite 300, is one of four Boroja, Bernier & Associates offices across Michigan. Client consultations are conducted at our Shelby Township headquarters or via phone/video.
We serve families throughout Ingham County and Eaton County. Estate planning services are available statewide, so all Michigan residents can access our comprehensive planning services regardless of location.
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. We provide transparent, flat-fee pricing after your consultation — no surprise bills.
Yes. We help Central Michigan families with both proactive Medicaid planning and crisis planning when a loved one already needs nursing home care. Proactive elder law planning typically ranges from $6,500 to $9,500. Crisis planning — when a loved one already needs care — generally ranges from $12,000 to $20,000 or more, depending on complexity. The earlier you plan, the more options you have.
We regularly handle matters in Ingham County Probate Court, Eaton County Probate Court, and the circuit courts in both counties. Visit our individual county pages for specific court addresses and information.
The Capital Region Deserves Better. So Do You.
You’ve spent a career in state government, at the university, or building a business in this community. You’ve been careful with your money, thoughtful about your family’s future, and deliberate about the decisions that matter.
Your legal planning should reflect that same intentionality.
You deserve better than attorneys who treat you like a file number. Better than firms where your matter sits on someone’s desk for weeks. Better than “good enough” work on decisions that will shape your family’s future for years — or decades — to come.
Excellence is contagious, mediocrity is too. That’s not a slogan on our wall. It’s the standard we hold ourselves to with every Central Michigan family we serve.
We win together. Your success is our success — and we mean it.
Virtual consultations make working with us simple from anywhere in Ingham County, Eaton County, or throughout Central Michigan. Same meticulous preparation. Same accountable service. Same results.
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
