September 23, 2025

Establishing a Trust: What Does It Mean?

What does establishing a trust mean? A trust is a powerful estate planning tool that many families use to protect their assets, prepare for the possibility […]
September 16, 2025

Fall into Planning: Starting Your Estate & Elder Law Journey Before the Holidays

Fall into Planning: Starting Your Estate & Elder Law Journey Before the Holidays As the weather cools and the leaves begin to turn, fall offers more […]
August 8, 2025

Planning Ahead: Make Estate Planning Easier for Your Loved Ones

Whether you’re organizing your own estate plan or helping an aging parent prepare theirs, it’s essential to take a step back and consider how to make […]
June 26, 2023

Five Different Trusts Used to Achieve Specific Planning Goals

Have you been thinking about starting your Estate Planning, but have no clue where to start? Did you know that you aren’t bound to one type […]
May 24, 2023

Do You Need a Trust?

Many clients ask if they need a trust. It’s a great question, but it leads to another: What do you want your plan to accomplish? There […]
April 6, 2023

Reward Your Pet with the Best Treat of All—a Pet Trust

According to the American Humane Society, approximately 46 percent of households have at least one dog and 39 percent of households have at least one cat. […]
February 9, 2023

Family Feuds—When Heirs Fight Over Assets With Sentimental Value

When we think about heirs fighting over assets, it is the big ticket items that typically come to mind, such as the family home, investments, bank […]
December 15, 2021

What Does It Mean to Say That a Trustee Must Follow Trust Terms?

Are you creating a trust in Michigan for managing your assets? If so, you need to spend some careful time thinking about the role of trustee. […]
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 […]