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Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with over 230 attorneys serving clients in nine offices throughout Michigan. Among the largest law firms in Michigan, Warner works in virtually all areas of business law.

Michigan Law Firm - Warner Norcross + Judd LLP

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<li>State Bar of Michigan
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<li>Estate Planning Section, Elder Law Section, Disability Rights Section, Probate Section</li>
<li>Saginaw County Bar Association</li>
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Michigan

I really want people to be able to plan for their lives — that’s what drew me to trusts and estates law. It’s important to have that security to make sure someone follows through with their wishes after they have passed. When good estate plans are attacked by bad actors, the litigator in me comes out. I draw on my skills as a planner to ensure their wishes are still coming through, even if it means mediation or probate litigation. In all facets of my practice, I strive to be as efficient as possible for clients so I can deliver what they need in a timely fashion. Communication is key — I don’t think you can overcommunicate.

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Chelsea Brown loves waking up every day knowing she can focus 100% of her attention on trusts and estates law. Whether she’s creating an estate plan for a young couple welcoming their first child or helping seniors navigate the complexities of Medicaid, Chelsea appreciates the chance to use her skills to provide the best solution – and the best client service.

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For Chelsea, that all starts with clear communication. She listens to clients as they share their dreams for retirement and their goals in preserving their legacies and passing them on to their loved ones. This allows her to prepare the proper estate planning documents — wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, advanced directives, durable powers of attorney and more — to ensure all considerations are met. Both proactive and protective, Chelsea works with clients to minimize tax implications.

Elder law is an area of Chelsea’s practices that gives her deep satisfaction. Clients often come to her in crisis, facing extreme financial difficulties over how to pay for care for themselves or their elderly loved ones. She recognizes the traditional roles of parent and child can be switched at this time, and she understands how to navigate the complicated legal and often emotional path to Medicaid eligibility. Chelsea knowledgeably guides clients through the system, helping them find the right resources when they feel overwhelmed by red tape. She particularly enjoys her long-term care planning work through the Medicaid and Waiver programs, helping seniors and their families navigate their fears of the unknown by putting sound plans in place.

When things don’t go as planned, Chelsea is an experienced probate litigator comfortable working through mediation or the courts to enforce the final wishes of clients. She works to take the emotion out of highly charged situations to emphasize the facts calmly and lay out the best possible case. A zealous advocate for clients when litigation is the only option, Chelsea has conducted depositions, participated in evidentiary hearings and earned great results as lead trial attorney.

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J.D.

Michigan State University College of Law

B.A.

Albion College

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<li>Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2023-Present</li>
<li>Rollie Denison Leadership Institute (Mount Pleasant), 2017</li>
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Trusts and Estates

Estate Settlement and Trust Administration

Fundamental Estate Planning

Fiduciary Representation

Real Estate Development

Tax Planning

Probate Litigation

Elder Law

Holly Troia

Senior Counsel

Chelsea N. Brown

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