Creating realistic plans with compassion

“I fell in love with elder law by accident. I started working with family caregivers and saw how they really wanted to do the best they could for their loved ones, but they didn’t understand Medicaid and they didn’t understand powers of attorney or probate. Suddenly I knew I wanted to be able to lift as much of the burden off them as I could--because the work they were doing is not something that everyone can do.”

Kimberly Parks helps families prepare for and deal with challenging issues facing older adults. She melds the practice of elder law and estate planning to serve the full range of client needs. She also guides families through probate and estate administration and creates plans to establish Medicaid eligibility and care for loved ones with special needs.

At all times, Kimberly strives to ensure clients understand their options, helping families prioritize their needs and develop plans that support their best interests. She hopes clients understand that the choices always belong to them.

Prior to joining the team at Bassett Murray Law Group, PLLC, Kimberly served as an attorney at the Elder Law & Advocacy Center at Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan, advising older adults and caregivers on estate planning, Medicaid, and probate issues. She earned her law degree from the University of Michigan after receiving her bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. Currently, she serves as an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Elder Law and Disabilities Rights Section of the State Bar of Michigan.

Outside of the office, Kimberly enjoys reading and going on family outings with her husband and their young son.