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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 […]
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 […]
May 19, 2021
Is Your Net Worth on Par with Retirement Peers?
As you budget for retirement and the possibility of long term care, these concerns intersect directly with planning for your estate. Since you’ll have unique needs […]
May 4, 2021
What Are the Main Reasons to Get a Living Trust in Michigan?
One of the most common reasons to select a living trust in Michigan is to ensure that your wishes are properly followed during the course of […]
April 21, 2021
Who Really Needs a Will in Michigan?
If you’re young, single, and don’t have a large number of assets, you might think that it’s fine to skip having a last will and testament. […]