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 […]
October 14, 2021

Why Should Life Insurance Be Part of the Planning Strategy for a Young Couple?

As a young couple, it’s easy to overlook the benefits of estate planning. After all, you might not assume that you need it, and without any […]
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 […]
September 7, 2021

How to Know If It’s Time to Send Someone to a Nursing Home: The Stress of Family Caregiving

Caregiver burnout is an extremely common phenomenon and one that prompts many family members who are assisting a loved one with advanced medical care needs to […]
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 […]
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