Brooke Lauren Archie

My specialty is probate litigation. This means that I focus all of my practice's energy, resources, and attention to specializing and knowing the in's and out's of all things probate and successfully fight in contested matters. Whether you are facing probate litigation, estate administration, conservatorship, guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, or even grappling with a friend or relative with mental health challenges, I will utilize my specialized expertise and relentless advocacy to navigate you through your probate challenges and issues in the Wayne County Probate Court and the Oakland County Probate Court.

Wayne State University Law School

J.D. (2009) | Law

University of Detroit Mercy

B.A. (2004)

Founding Partner

Law Office of Brooke Lauren Archie, PLLC

2012 - Current

Good Rating

Avvo

2023

Best Probate Lawyers in Detroit

Expertise.com

2023

Wayne County Probate Bar Association

Member

Current

Detroit Bar Association

Member

Current

Oakland County Bar Association

Member

Current

State Bar of Michigan  # P75744

Member

2012 - Current

Michigan

State Bar of Michigan

ID Number: P75744

Since 2012

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees

Q. A man quit claims his property to his brother, that man dies. Does the man who quit claimed it, get it back?

February 9, 2024

A: No, the interest does not revert to the grantor. The house passes to the estate of the deceased grantee. Once you quit claim your house away, your interest terminates.

Q. What (in detail) is a verifiable 3rd party in Michigan when it comes to Adult Guardianship visitation & my rights as GA?

December 20, 2023

A: Although many of us will read the terms and think that the meaning is clear, it is apparent that there may be multiple interpretations of the visitation terms that the court has put in place. In instances like this, particularly where there has been discord among the interested parties, the best course of action is to file a Petition for Instruction with the court to seek clarity from the Judge. This will ensure that you do not unknowingly or unintentionally run afoul of what the court intended.

Q. Can we start Probate on a brother's estate w/o 1 sibling's cooperation in appointing a Personal Representative?

February 18, 2023

A: You do not need a unanimous agreement or consensus amongst the heirs to initiate probate. You file the petition with court, and serve all heirs with the copy of the petition and notice of hearing. The sibling that is not cooperative can then file their objections and explain why either probate is unnecessary or why the nominated personal representative is somehow unsuitable to serve. the judge will then determine if the objections have any validity. if the objections are frivolous, the judge will dismiss them and proceed to grant the petition and appoint the nominated personal representative. But no person can prevent you from filing to open the estate. *This is general information that does not constitute legal advice. The answer may change depending on your specific circumstances. ... Read More