Kathryn M. Mohr & 
Matthew D. Budds
Attorneys at Law

Our Practice Areas

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Estate Planning, Probate & Trusts

Estate Planning

Kathryn and Matt  advise clients in the important, yet frequently uncomfortable, process of planning for life, death, and asset distribution. Kathryn and Matt encourage the use of transfers and designations to avoid the need for probate court involvement following death.  Matt and Kathryn also encourage clients to designate agents and describe preferences concerning health care decisions, financial control, and transfer of wealth to intended beneficiaries.


Probate and Trust Administration and Litigation

Matt and Kathryn assist fiduciaries with the administration of probate estates and trusts.  Matt and Kathryn's involvement ranges from legal guidance to managing all aspects of the administration.  Kathryn and Matt have taken primary responsibility for the administration of estates and trusts, including:  winding down of an individual’s business, sale of business and residential real estate and personal property, handling of creditor’s claims, and distribution of assets to family members. 

Matt and Kathryn also practice before probate courts and have represented both parties in disputes relating to capacity of the individual and the validity of their estate plan, undue influence of beneficiaries, and appropriate distribution under wills and trust agreements.

Business

Kathryn and Matt advise business owners on the formation, governance and operation of their business entities.  They also guide businesses with succession planning relating to the transfer of business interests to the next generation.  Matt and Kathryn also assist with commercial transactions including asset sales and stock transfers

Real Estate

Kathryn and Matt assist clients in the purchase and sale of commercial, agricultural, and residential real estate.  They also guide clients with issues relating to commercial and residential leasing, landlord-tenant disputes, and financing transactions.

Municipal

Matt and Kathryn represent municipal entities in Monroe and Lenawee Counties, including municipal governments, authorities and commissions. They provide ongoing legal services to these organizations and also provides representation to others on an as-needed basis.  Kathryn and Matt have also assisted and advised organizations supporting economic development in Southeastern Michigan.  Matt and Kathryn's representation in the area of municipal law includes responses to Freedom of Information requests, compliance with Open Meeting Act requirements, contracting and agreements, and litigation and administrative proceedings relating to land use, blight, nuisances, and claims against municipalities.

Agriculture

Kathryn and Matt work with farmers and other parties in matters relating to agriculture, farmland, land use, leasing and easements, including in the areas of oil & gas, pipeline and solar leasing. 

Our Team 
Kathryn M. Mohr - Partner 

I have spent my entire life on a family farm. I was born and raised on a farm in Rome Township. My husband and I, and our three children, own and operate Mark Prielipp Greenhouse & Mohr, LLC, and Prielipp Ag Co., LLC in Britton, Michigan. I serve on the Board of Trustees of Adrian College, my alma mater.  I also serve on the Board of the Lenawee County Intermediate School District and Lenawee Now.




Matthew D. Budds - Partner

I live in Newport and was raised in Monroe County. As the son of an attorney, I witnessed first-hand the successes and difficulties of life in a law office.  While pursuing my studies, I gained additional practical experience by working at courts in Monroe and Wayne counties and a law firm in Ann Arbor, Michigan. During my time at the University of Michigan, I served as the Sports Director of WCBN 88.3.
My family loves to be actively involved in the community.  I currently serve as the Past Chairperson of the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce (Board Member since 2015), the President of the Downriver Hockey Club, and a member of the Rotary Club of Monroe.  I was a member of the Leadership Monroe Class of 2009-2010 and have previously served as a Director of the Community Foundation of Monroe County.





Stacey M. Grant - Paralegal

Stacey is a lifelong resident of Southeastern Michigan and has over 20 years assisting attorneys in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, real estate and commercial transactions, pipeline law (oil and gas), and formation and operation of corporations and limited liability companies.

Our story

With over 40 years of combined experience, Kathryn M. Mohr and Matthew D. Budds founded Mohr Budds Law, PLLC in 2020 to provide a client and community centered approach to the practice of law.  Kathryn and Matt are committed to providing clients with responsive and respected legal services to individuals and businesses in Southeastern Michigan.  From our offices in Monroe and Tecumseh, we remain dedicated to support of our communities through board service, volunteering and other civil and social involvement.

Contact Information


Lenawee County Office

Physical Address
7251 Ford Hwy. 
Tecumseh, MI 49286

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 368
Britton, MI  49229

Phone

Email
kmohr@mohrbuddslaw.com


Monroe County Office

Physical Address
8 W. First St.
Monroe, MI  48161

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 904
Monroe, MI 48161

Phone

Email
mbudds@mohrbuddslaw.com



Downriver - Wayne County Office
(By Appointment Only)

2675 W. Jefferson Ave. 
Trenton, MI 48183

Phone

Email
mbudds@mohrbuddslaw.com


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