Atty. Terrence E. Keating

Atty. Terrence E. Keating

Terrence E. Keating concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, trusts and nonprofit law.

Birmingham Birmingham 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About Terrence E. Keating at a glance

Terrence E. Keating is an Of Counsel based in Birmingham, Michigan, practicing at Berry Moorman Professional Corporation. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1963). Educated at University of Detroit (LL.B., 1963) and University of Notre Dame (B.A. New, 1960). Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Birmingham, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Terrence E. Keating concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, trusts and nonprofit law
  • Mr. Keating has more than 40 years of personal trust, probate and investment management experience with Detroit area financial institutions and law firms.Mr
  • Keating is regularly involved in estate planning for tax savings, family wealth preservation and business succession, utilizing lifetime planning techniques intended to carry-on after death, i.e., revocable and irrevocable and off-shore trusts, family limited partnerships and limited liability companies
  • Mr. Keating is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, participating as a member of the Probate and Trust and the Taxation Sections of the State Bar
  • He has served on the Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan Detroit Board of the American Heart Association (Past President), the Advisory Board of Education for the Archdiocese of Detroit, and is a consultant to the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy
  • In addition, he is a member of the University of Notre Dame National Alumni Board Past Presidents Council, the Hundred Club, the Financial and Estate Planning Council of Detroit, Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers, Lighthouse of Oakland County Planned Giving Committee, the Planned Giving Roundtable of Metro Detroit and Board of Directors of the DAC Foundation
  • He has served as President of the Detroit Golf Club, Detroit Athletic Club, Oakland County Catholic Social Services and University of Notre Dame National Alumni Association

Practice Areas Explained

Terrence E. Keating's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terrence E. Keating handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Terrence E. Keating

Where is Terrence E. Keating's law office located?
Terrence E. Keating's law practice is located in Birmingham, Michigan. The firm is Berry Moorman Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terrence E. Keating handle?
Terrence E. Keating focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Terrence E. Keating practiced law?
Terrence E. Keating has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did Terrence E. Keating go to law school?
Terrence E. Keating earned their education at (LL.B., 1963); (B.A. New, 1960).
How can I contact Terrence E. Keating for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Detroit
- 1963
B.A. New
University of Notre Dame
- 1960

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1963

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