Brogan & Yonkers, PC

I missed the text message from my mom telling me that my Grandpa Bob had died two years ago. My aunt had been concerned after she'd not heard back from him earlier that day, and by the time of my evening class for grad school, he'd passed peacefully in his house. Living in town, it meant that by the next day, my parents, my cousins, my sister, and my aunt and uncle were all assembled at his house, all scared. Through fatigue and sadness that damped the air, we all wondered what would happen next. Some of us wondered if we'd see our other aunt and uncle. Part of me wishes we didn't knowing now what I do now. About a year ago, my uncle -- or perhaps my aunt Anne through my uncle's phone -- texted my dad his desires to drain the complete estate dry through a drawn out legal battle with Cheryl and my dad. We don't know why they did, other then perhaps maybe feeling ever-so-slightly slighted that they couldn't refinish their kitchen sooner. Brogan & Yonkers ensured that my grandfather's estate was executed in accordance with the trust and his wishes. They ensured that they weren't able to abuse the clauses contained in it to try to draw out a legal battle. They will never undo the misery of knowing just how little the duo I used to consider my uncle and aunt think of us, of course, but if Scot cared, maybe I would've met him more than once in my life. They greeted me, however, with a smile and with respect every time that i knocked on their door with questions, concerns, or more paperwork to drop off, and they treated my family with more dignity and respect than Scot's lawyer (who continues still to misspell my name) did. Thank you, Eryka. You genuinely did a great job.

Mr. Yonkers is extremely professional and very well versed in Michigan law pertaining to estate planning. My husband and I knew what we wanted to accomplish with our estate plan but had no idea how to do it. Prior to our appointment with Mr Yonkers the firm requested copies of all pertinent documents, and surveyed our wishes for end of life care to review before the meeting. At the meeting Mr Yonkers asked a thorough set of questions regarding our goals, assets and family. With that information he was able to develop a plan that will shield us from unnecessary taxes and allow us to maintain control over our estate. A bonus was that a meeting was set up to review the final plan via Zoom so that our daughters who live several hours away could hear the plan and ask questions. I have since come to understand that not all firms provide these services. I would highly recommend Brogan and Yonkers for anyone beginning the estate planning process.

This firm does an outstanding job with estate planning. They are thorough and professional. They are fully abreast of the current law and trends. They carefully explain options and the pros and cons of each. I am a lawyer, but not in estate planning and have been very impressed. My wife and I moved to Michigan from another state and needed our trusts updated and made compliant with Michigan law. B&Y were terrific and we have referred others to them. They are highly recommend.

One of the best decisions I've ever made is becoming part of the Brogan & Younkers Client Care program. Having this firm handle my estate planning needs gives me and my family peace of mind that everything is up to date and current. As a member of their client care program I receive yearly updates, monthly newsletters and access to staff should I have questions. They specialize in estate planning and elder law letting me enjoy my retirement knowing these things are taken care of.

Eryka and John have been nothing but professional, patient and kind to myself and the beneficiaries of my parents trust. I will have them as my own estate planner!