Is your home the "anchor" holding up your family's inheritance?
Why real estate often causes the longest probate delays and how to bypass the bottleneck.
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Kris Kerchen
Workflow Manager
As the Workflow Manager for The Rutkowski Law Firm, Kris Kerchen plays a critical role in helping families across Michigan navigate estate planning, Medicaid planning, and probate.
With over 20 years of experience in customer service and client support, Kris brings calm, care, and professionalism to every interaction. She’s known for her proactive communication, eye for detail, and genuine commitment to helping people—traits that make her a valued part of Team Rutkowski.
Kris attended Oakland Community College and has a heart for service. She volunteers regularly with food pantries, homeless shelters, churches, animal shelters, and The Detroit Zoo.
Originally from Dearborn Heights, Kris lived in Metamora for 25 years until her recent move to Yale, MI. She has four children, and a beautiful Granddaughter. When she’s not working or volunteering, you’ll likely find Kris spending time with her family, reading a good book, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
Life is Unpredictable — Your Future Doesn’t Have to Be.
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Estate Planning for Michigan Families
Don't leave your family with a useless binder.
Most firms hand you a template and expect you to do the work. We provide a Done-For-You process that handles Trust Funding and Asset Protection.
We specialize in protecting your home from the 5-Year Medicaid Look-Back, ensuring your house stays in your family and out of the state's hands. Plan now so you never become a burden to those you love.
For a Call Back: Pick a time for a quick, 15-minute phone call with our intake team. They will gather your basic details and schedule your strategy session with our Customer Success Director. No tech degree or legal preparation required.
The deed-transfer trap you might be walking into
Why adding your child’s name to your home title could create more problems than it solves.
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Is your estate plan built for the life you live today?
Why a calendar-based review is outdated—and the three questions that will tell you if your plan is actually working.
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