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Corriveau Law Corriveau Law combines extensive courtroom experience with combined backgrounds founded in: education, psychology, government, and public service. Corriveau

Corriveau Law combines extensive courtroom experience with combined backgrounds founded in: education, psychology, government, and public service to represent our clients in a broad range of cases. With resources throughout Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw county we are able to help a wide range of clients with all aspects of life. The attorneys who work for our firm are members of many s

tate and national professional organizations. Some of these include:

The Michigan Association of Justice;
Family Law, Personal Injury & Workers Compensation sections of the
Michigan State Bar
The Brain Injury Association
State Appellant Defenders Office (SADO)
Close contact with these professional bodies both keep our firm in touch with the latest developments in the law and help provide the best possible representation for our clients. Ongoing communication with outside professionals also allows us to draw on expertise beyond the firm. Long-term relationships with doctors, psychologists, nurses, accountants, and other professionals are advantages that separate our firm from others in the preparation of cases, as well as in the courtroom. The result is a wide-ranging depth of knowledge that is a benefit to all of our clients. It is the goal of our firm to help people through what can easily be the most difficult and trying times of one's life. Family Law can be made easier if they have someone who will ensure that their interests will be protected. Since 1976, this is the standard to which Corriveau Family Law commits itself. - Joseph P.

06/23/2026

Most people think of estate planning as deciding what happens to their house, bank accounts, or investments.

But what about Leo?

Who knows where he gets groomed? What food he eats? Which treats he's allowed to have? Which veterinarian he sees? Or that his haircut needs just the right amount of eyebrow and mustache so he doesn't come home looking shocked?

To some people, those details might sound small. To pet owners, they're everything.

That's why pet trusts and pet care instructions have become a growing part of estate planning. Because your pets are family too.

A good estate plan doesn't just account for your assets. It accounts for the people, pets, and things that matter most to you.

And if you're anything like Joe, your dog may have very specific opinions about how things should be done.

The legacy you leave behind is not measured only by wealth.It’s measured by the clarity, protection, and peace you leave...
06/22/2026

The legacy you leave behind is not measured only by wealth.
It’s measured by the clarity, protection, and peace you leave for the people who come after you.

Estate planning is an act of care that reaches beyond your lifetime, helping children, grandchildren, and future generations avoid unnecessary conflict and uncertainty.

At Corriveau Law, we help families create plans designed to protect not only today, but the future still to come.

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, and father figures who show up every day for the people they...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, and father figures who show up every day for the people they love.

Being a father isn't just about providing. It's about teaching, guiding, protecting, and helping build a foundation that lasts long after you're gone.

At Corriveau Law, we spend a lot of time talking about legacy. And when we do, it's rarely about money. More often, it's about values, lessons, memories, and the impact a father has on his family for generations.

Today, we celebrate the men who lead by example, support their families through life's challenges, and work every day to leave things better than they found them.

From all of us at Corriveau Law, Happy Father's Day.

Most people think estate planning is something you do when you're older.The reality? The right time is usually when othe...
06/19/2026

Most people think estate planning is something you do when you're older.

The reality? The right time is usually when other people start depending on you.

A spouse. Kids. A home. Assets. Responsibilities.

That’s when a plan starts to matter.

06/18/2026

If you own a home, you need to hear this.

For most families, their home is their largest asset. It’s where they’ve raised children, built equity, celebrated milestones, and invested years of hard work.

Yet many homeowners have never taken the legal steps necessary to make sure that home transfers the way they intend.

I’ve seen families spend months in probate court because a plan wasn’t in place. I’ve seen disagreements between siblings over what mom or dad “would have wanted.” I’ve seen people assume a simple will would solve everything, only to discover there was much more involved.

The good news is that many of these problems are preventable.

Whether it’s a trust, a Lady Bird Deed, a will, or another planning tool, the right strategy depends on your goals, your family, and your situation.

Don’t assume your home will automatically pass the way you want it to.

A short conversation today could save your family significant time, money, and stress later.

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One of the biggest misconceptions about aging is that the costs are limited to medical bills.The reality is that many of...
06/17/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about aging is that the costs are limited to medical bills.

The reality is that many of the most significant expenses come from things families never anticipated.

Long-term care. Home assistance. Transportation. Caregiving responsibilities. Assisted living. Nursing home costs. The legal and financial challenges that arise when someone can no longer make decisions for themselves.

In Michigan, nursing home care alone can easily exceed $10,000 per month.

The families who navigate these situations most successfully are rarely the ones with the most resources. They're usually the ones who planned ahead.

Estate planning isn't just about what happens after you're gone. It's also about protecting yourself, your assets, and your loved ones during your lifetime.

If you've never had a conversation about long-term care planning, Medicaid planning, powers of attorney, or protecting assets from future care costs, now is the time to start.

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06/16/2026

One of the most expensive mistakes people make is trying to save a few dollars in the wrong place.

Many Michigan drivers don't realize that changes to Michigan's auto insurance laws have increased the potential liability exposure after an accident. In simple terms, if someone is seriously injured and the damages exceed available coverage, your assets could be at risk.

That's why Joe sat down with Dan Diederich from TDA Insurance | Financial to talk about umbrella policies and why they may be one of the best values in personal protection.

For many people, an extra layer of liability coverage costs far less than they expect.

A good estate plan helps protect what you've built. Making sure it's adequately insured is part of that conversation too.

Some conversations are difficult no matter what.But when there’s no clear plan, uncertainty can turn grief into conflict...
06/15/2026

Some conversations are difficult no matter what.
But when there’s no clear plan, uncertainty can turn grief into conflict.

Estate planning gives your family more than documents , it gives them direction, clarity, and confidence when they need it most.

At Corriveau Law, we help families put important decisions in writing before emotions and unanswered questions make things harder.

06/13/2026

Most of the conversations that matter aren’t easy.

That’s probably why so many people put them off.

But avoiding the conversation doesn’t make the issue go away—it just means someone else may have to deal with it later.

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