For your estate plan to meet your needs, it must be kept up to date. We recommend having your plan reviewed at least once every two years, but there are certain situations where you should have your plan revised immediately. Here are some of the most comm
Seize Control Over Incapacity with Durable Powers of Attorney
Incapacity is defined, from a legal standpoint, as the inability to make sound decisions regarding one’s personal or financial affairs. Failing to plan for the possibility of incapacity in advance can create significant problems for seniors and their love
Introducing Guidr – Online Estate Planning with your Local Attorney!
Have you ever thought: “I’m too young to need an estate plan.” “It’s easier for me to research and create my own estate plan, rather than sitting down with a lawyer.” “I don’t have enough stuff to worry about Estate Planning” “I don’t have
The Trouble with Joint Tenancy
Although Joint Tenancy offers some short-term conveniences, in the long run it poses a host of problems that can cost you and your loved ones the expense and headaches you thought you were avoiding. For the vast majority of American Couples, “Till Death
Make Sure Your Revocable Living Trust Is Properly Funded
You’ve taken the time to plan for the financial well-being of your loved ones and yourself. You’ve created a customized estate plan to address your goals and concerns. Your plan includes one of the most powerful estate planning tools out there, the Revoca
If Your Children Have Turned 18, They Need Their Own Legal Documents
When your children turn 18 they are legal adults. They might not act like adults all the time, and you may still be supporting them financially, but in the eyes of the law they are indeed adults. This means that you can no longer make certain decisions
When Should a Lady Bird Deed Be Used?
In Michigan, a Lady Bird Deed has many estate planning benefits. By using a Lady Bird Deed the owner of a property may deed the property to whomever they want, usually their children, but reserve for themselves a life estate. They retain the ability to se
Discuss And Educate Your Heirs About Your Estate Plan
Who will carry on the values most important to you? Who will support your family if something happens to you sooner than you expected? Who will receive what, and should anyone know about that in advance? These are just a few of the questions to consider.
What You Need To Know About Possible Health Care Costs In Retirement
When thinking ahead about your retirement, most people start with a strategy designed to help replace a portion of their working life income. Unfortunately, this leaves out the possibility of high medical expenses, which can often increase in costs in old
Uncertainty Is a Big Problem for Estate Planning
If you pass away with no plan in place, your loved ones will face a lot of confusion and possible uncertainty. Knowing how to deal with uncertainty in the estate planning process is an important and yet difficult aspect of preparing for your own futur