Estate Planning

November 9, 2021

What Are the Circumstances That Allow for Trustee Removal in Michigan?

When a trustee is installed in that role, they have plenty of responsibilities. It’s up to them to carry out this role with a high level […]
October 25, 2021

How Should I Incorporate Tax Deferred Assets into My Gifting Plan?

In Michigan, you have many things to think about when you first approach your estate plan. You want a plan that will help you enter retirement […]
September 20, 2021

What Happens If I Don’t Appoint a Personal Representative in My Michigan Will?

A personal representative is still required to handle the administration of probate in your case and Michigan law spells out the priority for who can be […]
August 17, 2021

Does a Trust Prevent Court Control of Assets if I’m Incapacitated?

Does a Michigan living trust avoid probate and prevent control by the court if I’m incapacitated? If something happens to you and you’re no longer able […]
August 4, 2021

When Updating My Trust, Can I Write on the Original Document?

If you already put together a trust in Michigan but want to change it, this is a big benefit to using revocable tools in the first […]
July 16, 2021

Can I Disinherit My Spouse in Michigan?

Disinheriting a spouse is of particular interest to those parties who wish to have a personalized estate plan that intentionally doesn’t leave anything to a married […]
July 2, 2021

What’s Required to Challenge a Will in Michigan?

If you’re thinking ahead about your estate planning and are concerned about the possibility of someone challenging your will and slowing down the administration of your […]
June 17, 2021

How Long Will Michigan Probate Take?

When you pass away, your affairs must be closed out with the help of the courts. This involves appointing a person to handle your Michigan probate […]
June 1, 2021

Will an Underage Trust Beneficiary Receive Assets in Michigan After I Pass Away?

Creating a will likely means that you’re going to include some or all of your children in it with the intention that you will be around […]