Robert Steinberg, JD, CPA, CFP®
Blue Chip Estate Planning, PLLC – Partner
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Robert is a Partner at Blue Chip Estate Planning, PLLC and the Founder and CEO of Blue Chip Partners. He is an attorney (JD), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. He is the visionary of the firm and also leads the team's hiring efforts taking special care to make sure that each new employee is a match for our positive culture.
Robert began his career specializing in tax preparation and planning at Deloitte and went on to practice as an estate-planning attorney for Honigman, Detroit's largest law firm. Robert's rare combination of tax, legal, and over 35 years of planning and investment management experience is extremely valuable in advising clients and building an exceptional team.
Robert graduated with a BA in accounting from Michigan State University and is an honors graduate of the University of Michigan Law School.
Robert enjoys golf, the Detroit Lions resurgence, exercising, and spending time with his wife, two daughters, and granddaughter.
Memberships:
State Bar of Michigan Probate and Estates and Elder Law Sections
Recognitions:
Ranked #18 in Michigan - Best-in-State Wealth Advisors for 2024 by Forbes and SHOOK Research. Click here to view the full methodology used for ranking.
Admissions:
State of Michigan
Kimberly Crank Browning
Blue Chip Estate Planning, PLLC – Partner
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248-873-3244
Kimberly is a Partner at Blue Chip Estate Planning, PLLC. Kim is passionate about building close relationships with her clients and delivering highly-personalized estate planning solutions.
Kim began her legal career after graduating high school and working for large Detroit defense firms. Prior to attending law school, Kim spent more than twenty years being a paralegal assisting corporate clients defending claims in toxic tort and commercial litigation as well as environmental compliance. While attending the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Kim realized that she preferred helping families and not representing large corporations.
With her solid legal foundation, Kim established herself as one of Southeastern Michigan's most respected estate planning and elder law attorneys. She has helped a diverse range of clients achieve their estate planning goals. As an elder law attorney, Kim has devised countless plans to maximize the autonomy and independence of seniors facing significant long-term care expenses.
Her expertise in assisting individuals with special needs has enabled them to preserve funding and achieve their quality-of-life goals. Additionally, Kim has drafted numerous Cottage Trusts, ensuring that generations continue to enjoy the family vacation home.
For over ten years, Kim has worked closely with clients to address their unique estate planning needs. Kim is an exceptional listener who excels at simplifying the estate planning process and takes great pride in educating her clients.
Outside of the practice of law, Kim enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Michigan's great outdoors and traveling. With her husband and three children, Kim has visited all 50 states and is looking forward to revisiting them with her grandchildren. A native Detroiter, Kimberly is a life-long fan of all Detroit sports teams.
Memberships:
State Bar of Michigan Probate and Estates and Elder Law Sections
Oakland County Bar Association, 2019 Chair of Probate, Estates & Trust Committee
Woman Lawyer's Association of Michigan
Recognitions:
Michigan Super Lawyer (Estate & Trust) and "Rising Star" by Michigan Super Lawyers magazine 2019-2024
Best Lawyers in Michigan in Estates & Trusts 2021-2024
Top Lawyer, DBusiness Magazine 2024
Hour Detroit Top Attorneys, Outstanding Young Women Lawyers in Michigan 2020-2024
ICLE Contributor
AVVO Client Choice Award
Admissions:
State of Michigan
U.S. District for the Eastern District of Michigan
Caitlin Browning
Paralegal
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248-873-3244
Prior to joining Blue Chip Estate Planning, Caitlin spent two years at a boutique law firm as a paralegal preparing estate plans for clients. She was also the marketing and communications director. Before drafting estate plans, Caitlin was Chef de Partie at a fine-dining restaurant in Kalamazoo for four years where she led a team and helped manage the kitchen.
Caitlin graduated from Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business, with a BA in Business Administration, majoring in Leadership and Business Strategy.
Caitlin enjoys gardening, backpacking, cooking/creating new dishes and baking. She likes to spend time outdoors with her young son and her energetic dog.
What is the most interesting class you have taken in your studies?
History of American Architecture. It was interesting to discover how the history of American architecture is closely linked to the politics and religion of each era. I enjoyed learning about the evolution of architectural styles and the reasons behind the design choices of buildings in different historical periods.
What is the most impactful place you have visited and why?
The most impactful place I have ever visited was my childhood summer camp, YMCA Storer Camp. There, I gained essential life skills that have benefited me both professionally and socially, along with creating incredible memories that will last a lifetime.
Sitting alone in a big field under the stars, what are you thinking about?
How life and creation are truly wondrous and beautiful, showcasing the magnificence of our Earth and the vastness of the surrounding outer space.
Jenna Wos
Executive Assistant
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Prior to joining Blue Chip Estate Planning in 2024, Jenna worked as a freelance writer and Montessori teacher. She's written articles for Tasting Table News, SEEN Magazine, TBD Magazine, and Hour Detroit Magazine. Most of her Montessori career was spent as a Lead Primary teacher, but she also spent one year teaching art and Spanish to all grade levels.
Jenna earned her Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude) from the University of Michigan in Journalism and English. She was a two-year member of the school paper, The Michigan Journal, where she served as a writer and copy editor. She also has a Lead Primary Montessori certificate.
In her spare time, Jenna enjoys reading psychological thrillers, writing, spending time outside, and going to the theater.
What is the most interesting class you have taken in your studies?
The most interesting class I took in college was Investigative Journalism. My professor was a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who reported on Kwame Kilpatrick, and I learned how to request access to court documents using the Freedom of Information Act.
Describe one thing you loved to do growing up.
Growing up, I loved spending summers in Traverse City with my family. My grandparents had a condo right on Traverse Bay, and we spent a lot of time on the beach, in the lake, watching sailboats from the balcony, and at the Cherry Festival.
What TV game show would you want to go on?
I would love to be a contestant on “Wheel of Fortune” because of my love for words, because I grew up watching it with my parents, and because I still watch it most days. Shouting out the answers is easy at home when there's no pressure, but I'm sure I'd get nervous if I were actually there!
