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Kenneth V Zichi

Kenneth V Zichi

Kenneth V . Zichi J.D.
  • Elder Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law ...
  • Michigan
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Biography

Helping Livingston County residents navigate the legal system for 30 years. I focus on Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate, with a significant portion of my practice also concerning Real Estate and general civil litigation. If you have questions or issues with your home, a cabin up north, or want to insure your family is cared for after you are gone, I'd be happy to meet with you, perhaps bust some myths, and certainly insure YOUR and your family's needs are met. Call for an appointment today!

Education
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
J.D.
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A.B. | History / Communications
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Honors: LS&A Honors College 1977-1979
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Professional Experience
Owner
Kenneth V . Zichi J.D.
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Mayor
City of Williamston (Michigan)
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Speaking Engagements
Newsroom Seminar, WNEM TV/AM - Saginaw MI
State Bar of Michigan - Law & Media committee
An hour-long seminar addressing some of the common practical and substantive difficulties journalists encounter in covering the legal system in Michigan.
Professional Associations
State Bar of Michigan
Member
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estate and probate section Michigan bar
member
- Current
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Law and Media committee - State Bar of Michigan
member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Michigan
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Telephone [(810) 299-5222] or office conferences, 20 minutes or less. Longer conferences may incur a minimal fee.
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Tenants' Rights
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. I applied for a petition in order but then I found last well and testament to get to account
A: That isn't a question, but a will won't 'get you into an account' you still need letters of authority.

Where is the estate to be probated? Is there something more than just the one bank account and is it below 10-15k?

There may be other ways to proceed, but if you've already filed for Probate, you may be 'stuck' with that process at this point. You should consult with a local attorney to review everything and see if there isn't some other process you can undertake at this point to avoid probate, or at least how you can streamline the probate process.
Q. My father just died. Estate would be 2 old vehicles worth 20k total and about 25k in life insurance. Do I need probate?
A: Was there a beneficiary named on the life insurance? If so you probably do not need probate, but the analysis is more complicated than that.

Please consult with a local licensed attorney to review ALL the facts of your case to insure there aren’t other issues. Starting probate unnecessarily or NOT starting it when it is needed can both be expensive mistakes.

Get a local pro to help analyze things!
Q. Bought house, owners did estate sale. Cleaning crew took vintage mounted phone-NOT for sale, have stated their error. ??
A: I concur this isn’t a ‘crime’ so be careful how you approach this. A ‘crime’ requires intent and this — particularly with the response of the company trying to ‘make it right’ — shows there is no criminal intent, just a very unfortunate mistake. It is ‘negligence’ at best and if you can find a similar ‘vintage’ phone and they can make it right by replacing the object, do let them do that and move on.
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Contact & Map
1360 W. Grand River Ave, Howell MI
PO Box 1121
Fowlerville, MI 48836
Telephone: (810) 299-5222
Cell: (517) 258-8020
Monday: 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 2:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Please call for either an in person or 'zoom' appointment. Conferences beyond an initial phone screening by appointment only.
1360 W. Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
Toll-Free: (517) 258-8020
Cell: (810) 299-5222
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Telephone: (810) 299-5222