Oakland County families have built something significant. Executive careers. Business ownership. Investment portfolios. Real estate holdings. Now you need legal counsel that operates at the same level. Boroja, Bernier & Associates brings sophisticated estate and family law services to Oakland County — because your situation demands more than a generalist with a template.
Serving All of Oakland County
You Didn’t Get Here by Accepting Average. Neither Did We.
Oakland County isn’t like the rest of Metro Detroit. This is where decisions happen. Where automotive executives shape an industry. Where entrepreneurs turn ideas into enterprises. Where physicians, attorneys, and financial professionals build practices alongside the business leaders they serve. Where generational wealth is preserved — or squandered — depending on the quality of planning behind it.
The families here aren’t starting from scratch. They’re protecting what they’ve already built. And they’ve worked with enough professionals to know the difference between competent and exceptional.
That distinction matters in estate planning and family law. Complex stock options don’t fit into standard documents. Business succession requires more than boilerplate language. High-asset divorces involve valuation questions that generic family law attorneys have never encountered. Protecting substantial wealth from long-term care costs requires strategies most elder law practitioners don’t understand.
At Boroja, Bernier & Associates, we’re not a mega-firm billing $800 an hour. We’re not a document mill churning out templates. We’re attorneys who understand complex estates, who know how business interests interact with family law, and who bring the preparation that high-stakes matters require. With offices in Shelby Township, Troy, Ann Arbor, and Lansing, we make it easy for Oakland County families to access the sophistication their situations demand.
Our approach reflects what Oakland County clients expect: thorough analysis, strategic thinking, clear communication, and execution that delivers results — not excuses.
“Oakland County families often arrive with situations that other attorneys have fumbled — stock options handled incorrectly in a divorce settlement, trusts that don’t account for business succession, powers of attorney that financial institutions reject. We see these problems regularly, and we’ve built our practice around solving them. When clients have complex situations, they need attorneys who’ve handled complexity before.”
Estate Planning for Oakland County Residents
Your estate isn’t simple. Stock options. Deferred compensation. Business interests. Investment real estate. Retirement accounts across multiple employers. Maybe a family cottage that’s been in the family for generations.
Standard estate planning documents weren’t designed for this. A will that works for a straightforward estate becomes a liability when there’s complexity. A trust drafted without understanding how your business operates can create problems worse than the ones it was meant to solve.
We build estate plans for Oakland County families that account for everything you own, everyone who depends on you, and every scenario that could unfold. Wills and trusts structured for your actual assets. Powers of attorney that financial institutions will honor. Healthcare directives that reflect your values. Business succession planning that doesn’t leave your partners — or your family — scrambling.
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. Complex estates involving business succession or tax planning may be higher. We provide transparent, flat-fee pricing after your consultation.
Estate planning services are available to all Michigan residents. If you have family elsewhere in the state who need planning, we can help them too. too.
Probate & Trust Administration in Oakland County
When someone passes with a complex estate, administration becomes complicated fast. Multiple brokerage accounts. Business interests requiring valuation. Real estate in several locations. Tax obligations that extend beyond a standard return. Beneficiaries with competing interests.
We guide personal representatives and successor trustees through estate settlement in Oakland County Probate Court — managing the complexity without letting matters drag on indefinitely. Our approach emphasizes efficiency and accuracy: proper valuation of assets, timely creditor handling, tax compliance, and distributions that won’t unravel later.
Oakland County estates often involve assets that require specialized handling. We’ve administered estates with business interests, complex investment portfolios, and family dynamics that demanded careful navigation. Your family deserves resolution — not an estate that lingers in administration for years.
Elder Law for Oakland County Families
Affluence doesn’t protect you from long-term care costs. It makes you a target.
Michigan nursing facilities charge $9,000 to $12,000 monthly — sometimes more for specialized care. Without strategic planning, families with substantial assets watch those assets drain away paying for care that Medicaid would cover if proper planning had been done years earlier. Michigan’s 2026 Medicaid asset limit is just $9,950 — a number that has nothing to do with the lifestyle you’ve built.
The irony cuts deep: families who’ve been careful with money their entire lives, who built wealth through discipline and foresight, lose it because they didn’t apply that same foresight to long-term care planning. Five years before needing care, they had options. By the time they’re calling us, some of those options have closed.
We help Oakland County families plan proactively — structuring assets to protect them while maintaining the lifestyle you’ve built. And we help families already facing care needs maximize what’s still possible through crisis planning strategies. The math favors those who plan early. But even late planning beats no planning at all.
Divorce in Oakland County
High-asset divorce is a different practice area than standard family law. Stock options require valuation expertise. Business interests demand forensic analysis. Deferred compensation, restricted stock, and executive benefits create division challenges that most attorneys haven’t encountered.
Oakland County divorces frequently involve complexity that generic family law practitioners aren’t equipped to handle. When significant assets are at stake, the attorney who understands financial structures — or who knows when to bring in experts — protects your interests far better than someone learning as they go.
We handle contested and uncontested divorce throughout Oakland County Circuit Court. Our approach balances aggressive advocacy with practical reality. Settlement serves most clients better than prolonged litigation — but when your case requires a fight, we’re prepared to deliver one.
Family Law Across Oakland County
Custody disputes, parenting time modifications, child support, and other family law matters affect every part of your life — your schedule, your finances, your relationship with your children. These issues require the same level of strategic thinking and preparation that Oakland County families expect in every professional engagement.
We represent clients in Oakland County Circuit Court’s Family Division. Whether you’re establishing a custody arrangement, modifying an existing order, or addressing a paternity matter, we bring thorough preparation and practical judgment to every case.
Oakland County Court Information
We handle matters in Oakland County courts regularly. That familiarity with local procedures, expectations, and practical realities translates directly into more efficient case handling — and better outcomes for our clients.
Oakland County Probate Court
The Oakland County Probate Court handles estate administration, trust matters, guardianships, conservatorships, and related probate proceedings.
Address: 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: (248) 858-0344
Website: Oakland County Probate Court
Note: Verify current address and contact information before visiting.
Oakland County Circuit Court — Family Division
The Family Division of Oakland County Circuit Court handles divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and other family law matters.
Address: 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: (248) 858-0344
Website: Oakland County Circuit Court
Note: Verify current address and contact information before visiting.
Communities We Serve in Monroe County
Boroja, Bernier & Associates serves families throughout Oakland County:
- Southern Oakland County: Troy, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Berkley, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Southfield, Lathrup Village, Oak Park
- Central Oakland County: Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Farmington, Novi, Walled Lake, Wixom, Commerce Township
- Northern Oakland County: Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Lake Orion, Oxford, Clarkston, Independence Township, Waterford, White Lake, Highland Township, Milford
Don’t see your community listed? If you’re in Oakland County, we can help. Contact us to schedule your consultation.
How to Work With Us in Oakland 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: Most Oakland County clients find video consultations the most efficient option. Connect from your office or home without carving time out of your schedule for travel. Same thorough consultation. Same attorney attention. No wasted time in traffic.
Phone Consultations: Prefer to start with a call? We conduct comprehensive consultations by phone.
In-Person Consultations: Meet with an attorney at our Shelby Township headquarters for face-to-face meetings. Some clients prefer in-person consultations for complex matters, and we accommodate that preference.
Our Troy Office: 100 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 200, Troy, MI 48084
Phone: (248) 677-2250
What to Expect: Your consultation is with an attorney who will listen to your situation, analyze your options, and provide clear guidance on the path forward. We’ll give you realistic expectations about timelines, process, and cost. No sales pitch. No pressure. Just the information you need to make an informed decision.
Why Oakland County Families Choose BBA Law
We Handle Complexity
Oakland County clients bring situations that require more than basic competence. Business interests. Stock options. Multi-jurisdictional assets. High-value estates. Complex family dynamics. We’ve built our practice around these challenges — not as exceptions, but as the standard matters we handle.
Precision Over Shortcuts
Every detail in an estate plan matters. Every provision in a divorce settlement has consequences. We don’t cut corners because “it’s probably fine.” We verify. We analyze. We build documents that work when they’re actually needed — not documents that look adequate until they’re tested.
Results, Not Activity
We don’t measure our value by how many hours we bill or how many motions we file. We measure it by outcomes: estate plans that actually protect your family, estates settled efficiently and correctly, asset preservation strategies that work, divorce settlements that accomplish your goals. Effort is expected — results are required.
Accountability Without Exceptions
You’ll know where your matter stands. When issues arise, we surface them immediately. When timelines shift, you’ll understand why. We don’t hide behind jargon or make excuses. Trust depends on accountability, and we take that seriously.spread across multiple counties. We bring that experience to every Monroe County family we serve.
“Oakland County clients have typically worked with attorneys before — for business transactions, real estate deals, contract negotiations. They know what good legal counsel looks like. They recognize preparation. They value efficiency. That’s the standard we meet. When a Birmingham business owner or a Bloomfield Hills executive hires us, they’re not hoping we’re competent. They’re expecting excellence. We deliver it.”
Frequently Asked Questions: Legal Services in Oakland County
Our Troy office is located at 100 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 200, Troy, MI 48084. The office phone is (248) 677-2250. Client consultations are typically conducted at our Shelby Township headquarters or via video/phone. Our main number is (586) 991-7611.
The Oakland County Probate Court is located at 1200 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac, MI 48341. We regularly handle probate matters in this court and understand its procedures and expectations.
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. Complex estates involving business succession, tax planning, or special needs considerations may be higher. We provide transparent, flat-fee pricing after your consultation.
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. For Oakland County families with substantial assets, early planning provides significantly more protection options than waiting until care is needed.
Yes. Business valuation, stock option analysis, and handling of complex assets are core competencies for our practice — not occasional challenges. Many Oakland County clients come to us specifically because their situations involve business interests, executive compensation, or multi-layered asset structures that require specialized attention.
No. We offer video and phone consultations that work well for Oakland County clients who prefer efficiency. In-person consultations at our Shelby Township headquarters are available for those who prefer face-to-face meetings.
We serve all of Oakland County, including Troy, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Southfield, Farmington Hills, Novi, West Bloomfield, Auburn Hills, Clarkston, Lake Orion, and all other Oakland County communities.
Ready for Legal Counsel That Matches Your Standards?
You’ve built something substantial. You’ve made smart decisions. You’ve worked with professionals who know their craft and deliver results.
Now you need estate planning and family law attorneys who operate at the same level. Not attorneys who treat your complex situation like every other file on their desk. Not firms that rely on templates when your circumstances demand customization. Not lawyers who confuse being busy with being effective.
Boroja, Bernier & Associates sets a higher standard for preparation, analysis, and execution — because that’s what Oakland County families deserve.
Schedule a consultation and experience the difference. We’ll listen to your situation, provide honest analysis, and give you a clear path forward. Whether you’re protecting a substantial estate, navigating a complex divorce, planning for long-term care, or settling a loved one’s affairs — we bring the expertise your situation demands.
Protecting Your Family, Your Life, and Your Legacy. Because You Deserve Better.
To schedule a consultation with the Oakland County attorneys at Boroja, Bernier & Associates, call (586) 991-7611.
Contact Information:
Troy Office: 100 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 200, Troy, MI 48084
Phone: (248) 677-2250
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
