Kenneth V Zichi

Helping Livingston County residents navigate the legal system for 30 years. I focus on Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate, with a significant portion of my practice also concerning Real Estate and general civil litigation. If you have questions or issues with your home, a cabin up north, or want to insure your family is cared for after you are gone, I'd be happy to meet with you, perhaps bust some myths, and certainly insure YOUR and your family's needs are met. Call for an appointment today!

Elder Law

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

• Free Consultation
  Telephone [(810) 299-5222] or office conferences, 20 minutes or less. Longer conferences may incur a minimal fee.
• Contingent Fees

Michigan

Since 1986

Owner

Kenneth V . Zichi J.D.

1991 - Current

Mayor

City of Williamston (Michigan)

2000 - 2010

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

J.D.

1983 - 1986

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A.B. | History / Communications

1977 - 1981

Honors: LS&A Honors College 1977-1979

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1986 - Current

estate and probate section Michigan bar

member

1986 - Current

Law and Media committee - State Bar of Michigan

member

2010 - 2015

Newsroom Seminar, WNEM TV/AM - Saginaw MI

March 15, 2013

State Bar of Michigan - Law & Media committee

An hour-long seminar addressing some of the common practical and substantive difficulties journalists encounter in covering the legal system in Michigan.

Q. A leasing agent is asking me to sign a lease/pay surety bond before I see the apartment. This legal? My rights? Options?

19 June 2021

A: Advice? Seek a different leasing agent/apartment. Would you buy a house without looking at it first? There is nothing LEGALLY requiring someone to show you an apartment before leasing it, but there is nothing LEGALLY requiring YOU to lease it either. If they are unwilling to do this, imagine how bad the day to day management must be. If you have an issue with an appliance or utility you're not going to get a good response from someone like this. If they couldn't show it to you until tomorrow that is one thing, but refusing to show it to you until you signed a lease? Bizarre at best. --this answer is offered for information only and does not constitute legal advice nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. If you have further questions I urge you to consult with a local licensed attorney.

Q. Caregiver, man set up $ security w accountant n brother, passed day before meeting w brother

13 June 2021

A: It is unclear what you are asking, but if the estate has been closed without the caregiver making a claim, the recourse may be gone. If there was some sort of security that WAS set up, there may be options, but the only way to know for sure is to meet with a local attorney and review all the facts. --This answer is offered for information purposes only, and does not create an attorney-client relationship or constitute legal advice. Please seek local legal representation if you still have questions!

Q. How do I correct a misspelled name in my Will, Power of Attorney and Health Advocacy paperwork?

9 June 2021

A: If the misspelling is obvious / innocuous (smyth vs smith for example) there will likely be no big issue and an affidavit is fine. A simple codicil will also work well. The BEST solution is to redo the document particularly if there is the possibility of any misinterpretation. (You have nieces named Jayne Smith, Jean Smyth and Jane Smith for example. In which case, the document should be more specific anyway!) You should also READ the document with the attorney before signing to make sure this stuff gets caught. MOST attorneys will fix typos at no or very minimal charge if caught quickly though. Ask!