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Howard H. Collens, as an attorney and counselor, listens to his clients, understands their goals and offers creative, effective solutions to meet their needs.

He advises clients in estate planning for estates of every size. Focusing on the unique aspects of each representation, Mr. Collens tailors trusts, wills and powers of attorney to meet the present and changing needs of his clients.

Mr. Collens is a trusted counselor for those seeking representation for estate administration. He helps families following the death of a loved one as they navigate the complexities of the probate process or trust administration. He regularly guides his clients through the sale, distribution or short sale of real estate holdings by probate and trust estates. With litigation experience in the probate courts throughout metropolitan Detroit, Mr. Collens is a strong advocate for those involved in contested estates, trusts or other probate cases.

With understanding and compassion, Mr. Collens assists individuals and their families in planning for their long term care needs. He eases the process of applying for and obtaining Medicaid benefits to pay for such care. With the arrival of estate recovery in Michigan, proper titling of real estate is even more important today than ever.

He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the State Bar's Probate and Estate Planning Section and the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section and the Wayne County Probate Bar Association. He has obtained the Certificate of Completion from the Institute of Continuing Legal Education's Probate and Estate Planning Program. He enjoys speaking to groups on various estate planning, probate and technology topics.

He is active in the community where he volunteers and supports the Boys and Girls Club of South Oakland County, Woodward Avenue Action Association and Huntington Woods Men's Club. He currently serves on the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Areas of Practice

• Estate Planning
• Elder Law
• Guardianships & Conservatorships
• Living Wills
• Powers of Attorney and Appointment
• Trusts
• Wills
• Nursing Home
• Probate & Estate Administration

West Practice Categories

Business Organizations, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Nursing Home, Probate & Estate Administration

Bar Admissions

• Michigan, 1995
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1995

Professional Associations and Memberships

• State Bar of Michigan (Member)
• State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning Section (Member)
• State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights Sections (Member)
• Wayne County Probate Bar Association
• Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors)

Education

• University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, Michigan, 1994
  J.D.
• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1991
  B.A.
  Honors: With Honors
  Major: English

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Accepts Credit Cards

Address

26075 Woodward Avenue
Suite 200
Huntington Woods, MI 48070-1341

Phones

(248) 545-2500
(888) 545-2510 (Toll Free)

Faxes

(248) 545-2520

Emails

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Websites

http://www.gallowaycollens.com
http://www.outfromundermyhouse.com