Atty. Terrence E. Keating
Terrence E. Keating concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, trusts and nonprofit law.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Birmingham, MI · 63+ Years Experience
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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. Serves clients in Birmingham, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Terrence E. Keating
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terrence E. Keating handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Birmingham.
Trusts in Birmingham
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Probate in Birmingham
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Estate Planning & Probate in Birmingham
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 in Birmingham
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 Birmingham
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 venue, 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.
Birmingham Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Birmingham-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Birmingham Choose Terrence E. Keating
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Terrence E. Keating's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Terrence E. Keating brings 63+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Terrence E. Keating can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Birmingham
A Birmingham-based practice means Terrence E. Keating attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Terrence E. Keating Handles in Birmingham
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