Attorney Kim D. Johnson provides experienced, personalized legal guidance to individuals and families throughout Downriver, Wayne County, Metro Detroit, and Southeast Michigan. From his office in Trenton, he helps clients navigate important decisions involving divorce, family relationships, children, property, aging, incapacity, and the affairs of loved ones.
A LOCAL LAW OFFICE FOR LIFE'S MAJOR CHANGES
Legal concerns involving a marriage, a child, an aging parent, personal property, or the death of a family member can affect nearly every part of a person's life. During these transitions, clients need more than generic legal language. They need an attorney who will listen, explain the available options, and help them determine what should happen next.
Attorney Johnson began his legal career as an assistant Wayne County prosecutor and has spent more than 30 years in private practice. His original private law office was in Lincoln Park, and he now works from an office on West Jefferson Avenue in Trenton.
Throughout his career, Attorney Johnson has worked directly with local individuals and families. His practice now centers primarily on divorce and family law, estate planning, probate, elder law, guardianships, and conservatorships.
LEGAL SERVICES FOR DOWNRIVER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW
Divorce and family disputes can affect a person's home, finances, property, children, and future plans. Attorney Johnson represents clients in Michigan family law matters involving divorce, property division, child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, personal protection orders, agreements, and post-judgment modifications.
Every family is different. Attorney Johnson works with clients to understand the relationships, assets, responsibilities, and practical concerns involved in their case. He explains the Michigan family court process and helps clients make informed decisions as they move toward the next stage of their lives.
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ESTATE PLANNING AND ELDER LAW
Estate planning helps individuals and families prepare for future decisions involving property, finances, healthcare, incapacity, and the care of loved ones. It can identify trusted decision-makers, communicate personal wishes, provide for family members, and make future responsibilities clearer.
Attorney Johnson assists clients with wills, trusts, durable financial powers of attorney, patient advocate designations, advance healthcare directives, guardianship nominations, planning for incapacity, and related elder law concerns.
These services can be useful at many stages of adult life, including for parents of minor children, older adults, caregivers, families of people with disabilities, and anyone who wants to make responsible arrangements for the future.
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PROBATE AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
After someone dies, surviving family members may need to locate and file a will, open a probate estate, identify assets and debts, notify heirs and other interested parties, address creditor claims, manage property, and distribute the remaining assets.
Attorney Johnson represents personal representatives, heirs, beneficiaries, and families in Michigan probate and estate administration matters. He helps clients understand the probate court process, their legal responsibilities, and the steps required to administer and close an estate.
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GUARDIANSHIPS AND CONSERVATORSHIPS
A guardianship or conservatorship may be needed when a child or adult cannot independently make certain personal, medical, or financial decisions. These proceedings may involve minor children, adults with disabilities, older adults experiencing incapacity, or individuals who need assistance managing property and financial affairs.
Attorney Johnson helps families understand Michigan guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, the authority that may be granted by the probate court, and the continuing responsibilities of a guardian or conservator.
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ADDITIONAL LEGAL SERVICES
Drawing on decades of experience in Michigan courts, Attorney Johnson also considers selected criminal defense, DUI, and juvenile matters. These cases are accepted individually based on the nature of the legal issue, the needs of the client, and the office's availability.
If you are unsure whether the office handles your type of legal matter, contact the office and provide some basic information about your situation.
DIRECT GUIDANCE FROM AN EXPERIENCED LOCAL ATTORNEY
The Law Office of Kim D. Johnson is a local practice where clients work directly with their attorney. Attorney Johnson takes the time to understand the people, property, relationships, and responsibilities involved in each matter.
He provides straightforward explanations of the applicable Michigan legal process, discusses the available options, and helps clients consider both their immediate needs and the decisions that may follow. The goal is to give each client the information and legal guidance needed to make responsible choices during an important transition.
SERVING TRENTON AND THE DOWNRIVER COMMUNITIES
Attorney Johnson has worked with individuals and families throughout Downriver for more than 30 years. From his Trenton office, he serves clients from Lincoln Park, Wyandotte, Southgate, Taylor, Allen Park, Riverview, Brownstown Township, Woodhaven, Grosse Ile, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Rockwood, and neighboring communities.
The office also assists clients elsewhere in Wayne County, Metro Detroit, and Southeast Michigan when the location and circumstances of the legal matter are appropriate.
CONTACT THE LAW OFFICE OF KIM D. JOHNSON
If you are considering divorce, facing a family law concern, planning for aging or incapacity, or handling the estate of someone who has died, contact the Law Office of Kim D. Johnson at 313-383-7200.
You may also use the online contact form to briefly describe your legal matter and request a consultation.
