BRANDON THOMSON
Attorney
PRACTICE AREAS
- Elder Law
- Medicaid Planning
- Veterans Administration “Aid and Attendance” Benefits
- Long-Term Care Planning
- Estate Planning
- End-of-Life Decision Making
- Trust Administration
- Guardianship and Conservatorship
- Deceased Estates
WHAT I DO AT THE PROBATE PRO
I focus on helping families’ have confidence when faced with the challenges presented by long life, illness, and disability. With 10,000 people turning 65-years-old every day, that is a lot of people! I have personal knowledge from my own family members and my clients of the challenges and blessings that occur during the long-term care journey. I bring this expertise to The Probate Pro and make it easy for clients to handle these situations.
EDUCATION
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School – Juris Doctor
- Graduate Cum Laude
- Honors Scholarship
- Law Review – Assistant Editor
- Eugene Krasicky Award—Presented to the law review editor who made the most significant contributions to the WMU-Cooley Law Review
- WMU-Cooley Law School Certificate of Merit Awards: Property I and Elder Law Practice
- WMU-Cooley Law School Shane Joseph Johnson Award: Highest GPA for first term student
- Siena Heights University – Bachelor of Arts Degree in History
MEMBERSHIPS
- State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning section and Elder Law section and Disability Rights Section
- Attorney Advisor Board Member on the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Ethics Committee
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Member
- Elder Counsel Member
HONORS AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” 2018
- Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” 2019
- American Institute of Legal Counsel, Michigan “Top 10 Elder Law Attorney,” 2018
- Avvo Client’s Choice Award 2018 and 2017
- Lawyers of Distinction, Elder Law, 2018
- Accreditation by the Veterans Administration Office of General Counsel
- Estate Planning Certificate, Probate and Estate Planning Section, State Bar of Michigan the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2018
WHO I AM
My career path to becoming an attorney was not traditional. I started off as a teacher, then a Zamboni driver at the local ice rink after school. Next I drove a Schwan’s Truck delivering frozen food to amazing clients before I started law school. While I was a “Schwan’s Man,” I developed a desire to advocate for the senior population. Once I learned that there was an area of law that focused on seniors, I knew that it was the area I wanted to practice in. I have never regretted that decision, as I love working with seniors. I am married to my smart and beautiful wife Laura, and she has given me three fantastic sons, my pride and joy. If I am not hanging around the office or with my family, you can usually catch me at the local ice rink playing Over 30 Men’s league hockey.
Go Ahead, Ask Away…
We’re here to help answer your questions. Probate matters can be complicated, let us be your guide. We have experts on hand to answer all of your probate related concerns. We take great pride in using our skills and knowledge to help walk you through all of your concerns. We take great pride in using our expertise for you and look forward to hearing from you.