Ryan Conboy
Education:
- Wayne State University, J.D.
- Alma College, B.A. in Biology and Economics (Magna Cum Laude)
- ICLE Probate and Estate Planning Certificate Recipient
Community Involvement:
- Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes Board member
- Kalamazoo County Probate Court Clinic volunteer attorney
- Van Buren County United Way Board (past member)
- Battle Creek/ Kalamazoo United Way Challenge Committee Member (past member)
Bar Admissions:
- Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Memberships:
- State Bar of Michigan (Business Law and Probate & Estate Planning Sections)
- Kalamazoo County Bar Association
Effective legal problem-solving begins with the ability to listen to and truly hear a client’s perception of his or her needs. Ryan Conboy possesses that quality. He has the insight and experience to instill in the client the confidence that best efforts will be made to identify solutions that meet the client’s desired goals and expectations. Ryan says it this way, “As attorneys, we can have all the talent and experience in the world and it’s of little or no use if we don’t first take the time to listen.”
At Kreis Enderle, Ryan focuses his considerable talents and energy on serving the firm’s business, banking, estate planning, probate and trust administration clients. He considers complex commercial lending one of his fortes. He documents for, and otherwise advises local, regional and national commercial lenders with respect to loans, financial accommodations, participations and workouts. Ryan has been a seminar presenter on estate planning and has also spoken on “The Probate Process from Start to Finish in Michigan.”
Honors & Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America®, 2024
Posts by or including Ryan Conboy
Understanding the Fundamentals of Trust Administration
Trust administration is a complex process involving managing and distributing assets held in trust while adhering to … Continue Reading
Kreis Enderle to Host Mixer at Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes
Commitment to our community is a cornerstone of the Kreis Enderle law firm. Through Kreis Enderle Gives … Continue Reading
SBA Increases Deferment Period for COVID EIDL Program Loans
On March 15, 2022, the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) announced additional relief to COVID-19 Economic Injury … Continue Reading
Michigan Expands Tax Deductions for Disabled Veterans
Legislation recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will expand tax deductions available to Michigan’s disabled veterans. Enacted … Continue Reading
Federal Assistance With COVID-19-Related Funeral Expenses
The death of a loved one is difficult under any circumstance. In the past year, many people … Continue Reading
SBA Streamlines PPP Forgiveness by Releasing EZ Forgiveness Application
Since the implementation of the CARES Act in the early weeks of the COVID-19 emergency, business owners … Continue Reading
Additional Guidance and Clarification Provided on PPP Flexibility Act, Along With Revisions to Felony Conviction Eligibility
Responding to concerns, complaints, and frustrations expressed by Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers, the Paycheck Protection Program … Continue Reading
New Legislation Adds Flexibility for Paycheck Protection Program Borrowers
Responding to concerns, complaints, and frustrations expressed by Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers, the Paycheck Protection Program … Continue Reading
SBA Issues PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Calculation Guidance
While the potential forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans is one of its most important and … Continue Reading
If Your PPP Loan Is Under $2 Million, the SBA Now Presumes You Made Your Necessity Certification in Good Faith
Many business owners who obtained loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) no longer need to be … Continue Reading
SBA Issues Payroll Calculation Guidance For Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Ahead of the April 27th resumption of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application process, the Small … Continue Reading
PPP Alert: Loan Applications Resume Processing on Monday, April 27, at 10:30 am EDT
With just-passed legislation adding $310 billion in new funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Small … Continue Reading
Paycheck Protection Program to Be Revived With $310 Billion in New Funding
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ran through its almost $360 billion in funds in less than a … Continue Reading
Calculating Forgiveness of Your PPP Loan
You’ve received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan to help your business address the economic fallout of … Continue Reading
Breaking: If You Are Still Considering a Paycheck Protection Loan for Your Business, You’d Better Apply Quickly
On April 15, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) made an important announcement for businesses seeking … Continue Reading
Emergency Advances Through the EIDL Program May Be Limited to $1,000 Per Employee
In response to the shuttering and struggles of hundreds of thousands of small businesses because of the … Continue Reading
COVID -19 FAQs: Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act recently signed into law contains several resources and … Continue Reading
Getting Financial Assistance for Your Small Business from the Federal Government During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus emergency is hitting the U.S. economy hard, and small businesses in Michigan and other states … Continue Reading
Creating or Updating Your Estate Plan While at Home During the COVID-19 Outbreak
As the COVID-19 pandemic marches on, Michigan residents are sheltering in place in our homes while others … Continue Reading
Understanding Student Loan Relief During the Coronavirus Pandemic
With potentially millions of Americans facing unemployment, people with student loans worry they will default if they … Continue Reading
Kreis Enderle Partners with Old National Bank to Support Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes
Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes calls itself a “Food Bank Plus,” a fitting description for the services it … Continue Reading
Do Trustees, Personal Representatives, Conservators, and Guardians Need to Provide a Seller’s Disclosure Statement When Selling a Home in Michigan?
If you have ever sold real estate in Michigan – specifically a home with one to four … Continue Reading
Condominium Living: Be Prepared to Abide by the Rules
Looking for a starter home, searching for the home of your dreams, or downsizing for retirement? There … Continue Reading
What Does It Take to Make a Will?
Don’t have a will? Thinking about what’s required to create one? The answer, at least in Michigan, … Continue Reading
Need a Probate Administration? Maybe Not
Sometimes in life, seemingly complex or difficult problems can actually have fairly simple solutions. The same can … Continue Reading
Death and the Mortgage Due-on-Sale
Losing a loved one, particularly a spouse, is an emotionally taxing event. That loss is compounded when … Continue Reading
Back to the Basics – What Is a Contract?
It is a basic understanding between parties to a contract that they are bound to the terms … Continue Reading
Michigan’s Principal Residence Exemption Clarifies Who Can Purchase As an “Owner”
Michigan residents who own and occupy real estate as their principal residences can qualify for the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE), formerly … Continue Reading
Don’t Buy a Data Breach
It’s been nearly 30 years since the movie Pretty Woman hit the silver screen. My clearest recollection … Continue Reading
What’s in a Name? If You Are a Creditor, Maybe Everything.
Banks, credit unions, and seller-financers – at least those who wish to stay in business – focus … Continue Reading
Michigan Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
If you are a Michigan disabled veteran, first, thank you for your service. You should also be … Continue Reading
Lending and Michigan’s Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
Lenders seeking to bolster the odds of repayment from business borrowers will often seek a personal guaranty … Continue Reading
Gifting, Compensating and Selling Stock to Employees
As a business owner, what do you do when you want to reward a key employee for … Continue Reading
Antenuptial Agreements and Equity
Antenuptial (Prenuptial) Agreements are often thought of as the tool of a wealthy parent trying to protect … Continue Reading
Newly Minted Adults: It’s Never Too Early for Estate Planning
Congratulations, you are now 18, a legal adult. You can vote, you may be getting ready to … Continue Reading
Subordination Agreements, Tools to Solve Your Financing Puzzle
The relationship between a lender and a borrower is pretty simple. The lender makes a loan with … Continue Reading
Guarantying Payment of Your Business’s Debt: Details that Matter When Borrowing for Your Business
Steve Jobs once said, “Details matter, it’s worth waiting to get it right.” This is especially true … Continue Reading
Adding a Joint Owner to Your Account? Consider the Pitfalls and Alternatives
With estate planning, as in life, I couldn’t agree more with the thought that the simpler the … Continue Reading
Temporary Delegation of Parental Powers
Getting ready to head out of town without the kids for vacation, for business, military deployment or … Continue Reading
Use a Certificate of Trust to Maintain Privacy
You’ve spent considerable time and expense establishing a Trust to facilitate the management of your assets during … Continue Reading
Seller-Financed Sales . . . Don’t Forget the Security
Congratulations. The years you’ve spent building your business into a real success story have paid off. Now … Continue Reading