Kay Kossen
Kay E. Kossen has been an attorney with the law firm of Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, P.C. for over 15 years practicing in the areas of real estate, estate planning, probate and trust administration, and elder law. Her real estate practice focuses on residential and commercial transactions, real estate transfers of ownership, solving complex title defects, title litigation, real estate developments, condominiums, and homeowners associations. In Kay’s estate practice, she is an advocate for clients in their retirement years, assisting in long term care planning, including Medicaid benefits, and counseling clients and their families on succession planning and asset protection using estate planning tools such as trusts, wills, deeds, and power of attorney documents.
Kay is an active member of the community and various professional organizations. She is the chair of the West Michigan Forms Committee, member of the Michigan Land Title Association, and serves on the Advisory Council of the Women’s Leadership Institute of Olivet College.
Kay is a graduate of Hope College, and Thomas M. Cooley Law School, which is now affiliated with Western Michigan University.
Posts by or including Kay Kossen
Assets that Pass Outside of Probate in Michigan
When a person dies, everything he or she owned becomes part of his or her estate. The estate is then distributed to that person’s heirs … Continue Reading
Michigan Real Estate Basics: Title to Real Property
Title issues can arise in every real property transaction, and how property owners hold title plays a significant role in any potential dispute. Let’s look … Continue Reading
Buyers Know Your Boundaries!
5 SURVEY TIPS FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION I have represented too many clients recently who have been involved in a dispute or lawsuit involving … Continue Reading
Kossen Appointed To Advisory Council Of Women’s Leadership Institute
Kay Kossen has joined other female leaders when she was appointed to Olivet College Women’s Leadership Institute’s advisory council. Founded by Traci Corey, spouse of … Continue Reading
Kreis Enderle Attorney Gives Back Through Big Brothers Big Sisters
“Any big time in my life, you were there.” Those words from Abby Judy sum up the relationship between her and her Big Sister, Kreis … Continue Reading
Beach House – Know Michigan Water Rights: Riparian, Easement, or Access?
Many dream of owning their own beach house. Visions of the sunrise sparkling off the early morning waves as they roll into shore come to … Continue Reading
Durable Power of Attorney: Planning for Disability
It’s no secret that dealing with parents or a loved one with diminished mental capacity can be a challenge. Mental capacity is an issue that … Continue Reading
Top Five Tips for Purchasing a Condominium in Michigan
While we often conceptualize a condo as connected townhomes, you may be surprised to learn that there is another type of condo designation in Michigan. … Continue Reading
Mail And Phone Scams Targeted At Senior Citizens
What We’ve Observed: The elderly have long been a target for clever con artists seeking to make an easy buck through illicit means. Some scams, … Continue Reading