Collens Estate Law

10/09/2026

Today's the day. We're happy to announce that Collens Estate Law is sponsoring the Angell Elementary Fun Run today, the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Angell PTA, supporting everything from school assemblies to 5th grade camp.

Good luck to all runners, and go Angell Fish!

Learn more about Angell's PTA: https://angell.berkleyschools.org/about/pta

10/06/2026

Mark your calendars! Angell Elementary Fun Run is coming on October 9th, the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Angell PTA. Funds raised support everything from school assemblies to teacher classroom stipends, media center resources, and 5th grade camp.

We’re happy to sponsor this event and support Angell students and families, and we can’t wait to see everyone out there. Good luck to runners, and go Angell Fish!

Learn more about Angell's PTA: https://angell.berkleyschools.org/about/pta

10/04/2026

Happy 100th birthday, Huntington Woods! We’re proud to sponsor today’s Centennial Celebration, an afternoon of community fun, friends, and neighbors at the Detroit Zoo, celebrating the city’s milestone 100th anniversary, presented by Huntington Woods Men’s Club.

For 100 years, Huntington Woods has been a place defined by strong neighborhoods, engaged families, and community togetherness, values we’re proud to support as a local business operating right here in Huntington Woods.

To all Huntington Woods residents enjoying today’s festivities, we hope you have a wonderful, memorable celebration for this incredible milestone!

10/03/2026

Mark your calendars! SACRN’s 2026 Fundraiser, Aging Out Loud, is happening Thursday, October 22nd at 6 PM at Club Venetian Banquet Center. As a founding member of SACRN, our attorney, Howard Collens, has supported this organization’s mission from the beginning and remains an active board member today.

This year, the fundraiser benefits Mi Gen: Michigan’s LGBTQ+ Elders’ Network (). The night will be full of fun, dancing, food, raffles, and drag queen bingo. Come celebrate an event that supports important resources and community for LGBTQ+ older adults across Michigan.

Tickets are $90 and available now, with sponsorship and donation opportunities also open. We hope to see you there!

More info: https://www.sacrn.org/events

10/02/2026

Collens Estate Law is proud to support Burton Elementary's Fun Run again today on Tuesday, October 2nd. Every year, we are committed to strengthening local education and the PTA programs that make a difference for students and families right here in Huntington Woods.

This fundraiser reflects what we believe in: community, opportunity, and investing in the future. Our continued partnership with Burton Elementary shows our commitment to being active, engaged neighbors, not just a business.

The generosity shown through this event helps power PTA programs all year long, from classroom resources to school-wide assemblies and leaves a lasting impact on Burton students.

We wish every runner a great time out there and a successful event for the whole Burton community. Go Blue Jays!

Learn more about Burton's PTA: https://burton.berkleyschools.org/about-burton/pta

09/25/2026

We’re pleased to announce that our attorney, Howard Collens, is featured in an Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) on-demand seminar, “Lawyer as Fiduciary.”

Alongside fellow attorney Charles Ofstein, they explore the important legal and ethical considerations that attorneys face when deciding to serve as fiduciaries for their clients, reflecting their continued commitment to advancing the estate and trust community.

09/05/2026

We’re happy to announce that our attorney Howard Collens has been named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly 250 in the category of Trusts and Estates, a spotlight list of the most influential attorneys across Michigan’s legal landscape.

When asked why he chose his practice area, Howard put it simply that the work is immediate and personal, protecting spouses, providing for children, caring for aging parents, and preserving clients’ legacy.��Howard is best known for his work helping enact Michigan’s Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, legislative advocacy, and bar leadership.

Congratulations to Howard for being a respected voice in Michigan's Trusts and Estates.

Read more: https://milawyersweekly.com/michigan-legal-250/trusts-and-estates/howard-h-collens/

To schedule a consultation or to learn more about Collens Estate Law, visit collensestatelaw.com.

08/21/2026

We are happy to share that, for the fourth year in a row, Howard H. Collens has been selected for the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers® list, Top 100 and for the seventh year overall, he's been honored in the Estate Planning & Probate category.

This consistency is no easy feat. It reflects years of diligent, compassionate legal assistance during some of life's most challenging situations. It also reflects Howard's deep legal knowledge and genuine advocacy, whether he's helping a family plan for the future or guiding them through probate and trust litigation.

For more information about Howard and the Collens Estate Law team, visit CollensEstateLaw.com

08/10/2026

Thank you Oakland County Times. We are happy to support our community!

This month we're featuring the groups and businesses that make Oakland County Times possible. Thank you Howard H. Collens of Collens Estate Law for supporting local journalism, and all you do helping families navigate difficult times with wills, trusts, estates and more. Learn more about Collens Estate Law at https://collensestatelaw.com/

07/31/2026

A delayed death certificate can go from frustrating to a genuine roadblock, especially if it’s holding up probate, guardianship, or access to accounts and benefits.

It may be time to get legal help if:
-The delay is preventing you from opening probate or setting up a conservatorship/guardianship
-You are unable to access accounts, claim benefits, or process insurance without a certificate
-Important information is missing and needs to be fixed or tracked down
-Multiple agencies are demanding proof of death

Our experienced team at Collens Estate Law can help you identify which alternative documentation Michigan courts may accept and, in some cases, intervene directly with Vital Records or local registrars to help move things along.

If you’re feeling stuck, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Contact Collens Estate Law at (248) 265-3176 or visit collensestatelaw.com to schedule a consultation.

Our experienced estate and probate lawyers in Detroit Michigan provide personalized legal solutions to secure your assets and plan for the future.