
A guide to help you properly plan your estate
If you want to control what you leave behind for your loved ones in Michigan after you pass away,...

How do powers of attorney work when estate planning in Michigan?
Even if you haven’t started your estate plan, you’ve probably heard the term...

Is an estate liable for a deceased person’s debts?
When people talk about estate planning, many people’s minds jump to thinking about assets...

Don’t forget to include digital assets in an estate plan
There is a good chance that you use a Google service to check your email, schedule appointments...

Can certain assets bypass probate?
When you die in Michigan, a portion of your estate might have to go through probate before your...

Reviewing beneficiary designations is crucial to an estate plan
If you have an IRA, 401(k) or any other type of financial account, it likely comes with a...

Estate planning errors to avoid
In recent years, several celebrity estates have been in the news because of such mistakes as...

Livonia, MI Estate Planning
Regardless of age or social status, it is highly encouraged that everyone have an estate plan in...

Reasons to update an estate plan after remarrying
If you are planning to get remarried, it is a good idea to review your estate plan before a...

Why some Michigan estate plans fail
Did you ever know someone who went to the doctor, got a prescription and then failed to take...

How a will is contested and invalidated
The purpose of an estate plan is to address the property, assets and wishes of an individual....

Special needs planning in Michigan
Families in Michigan who have children with special needs understand the unique challenges that...

What is a ladybird deed and how can it help me?
There are many different types of estate planning devices available to Michigan residents that...

What is required for a will to be valid?
Having a valid will that is part of an effective overall estate plan is important for any estate...

The basics of a complete estate plan
A well-thought out estate plan is one of the best things we can leave for our loved ones. When...

How asset ownership affects your estate
Let’s talk about your assets.
Part of the purpose of estate planning is to make sure...

Can you spot a greedy heir?
Unfortunately, older people are often seen as “easy targets” for financial abuse...

What do you do with your estate documents?
You’ve been smart and you’re prepared — you’ve been to an attorney and...

A ‘To-Do’ list for your estate plans: 5 steps to take
Has it been a while since you’ve reviewed your estate plans? Did you get your plans drawn...