Michigan is one of the top states for second homes, and the Upper Peninsula is no exception. A “family camp” on hunting land or on one of the region’s lakes is a common type of property in the U.P. Equally common is the desire to share the property and keep it in the family. Kendricks Bordeau attorneys have helped hundreds of clients manage their camps, with estate planning, entity structures, and other techniques.

Kendricks Bordeau attorneys are also called to fix Do-It-Yourself family camp planning gone wrong. We see deeds with 20 people holding ownership in one parcel of land, some of them deceased. Other situations involve a “handshake” agreement to share a camp among friends, which works fine — until it doesn’t. Then there are camps used by a dozen family members but only a few pay property taxes, causing resentment and eventually a partition action. Do not let this happen to you.

Connect With Our Local U.P. Family Camp Planning Attorneys

We understand because we have camps, too! Call Kendricks Bordeau, P.C. to assist from our primary office in Marquette or our office in Hancock. Our award-winning attorneys are available to meet with clients in person, by phone, or virtually using platforms like Zoom or Teams. We encourage you to contact us to schedule a time to talk about planning for your family camp, or other legal needs.