No family is immune from the ravages of estate-related fights.Not even the families of well known celebrities and politicians. Fred Thompson's progeny are not happy campers.The sons of the late former United States Senator and Law & Order star are pursuing a...
Brown Borkowski & Morrow
Year: 2016
Estate Planning Mistakes To Avoid
Whether you are single, newly married, young or reaching your golden years, having an estate plan is important. But not just any plan will do; it is important to make sure you have a plan that works for your situation and avoids the common pitfalls of probate and...
Michigan: Great Lakes. Great Times. Weird Laws.
Ever since its exploration and settlement by French voyageurs and coureurs des bois in the 17th century, the people of Michigan have been finding ways to structure society, maintain order, and promote commerce. That means lots of laws, and some have been stranger than...
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and more
Estate planning is not something anyone really wants to think about. After all, our own demise is not a topic of conversation anyone really wants to participate in. However, estate planning is not so much about you as it is the people who are left behind. It's up to...
Stepping Up To Meet The Challenge
When presented with a nearly insurmountable challenge, how a law firm responds goes a long way toward determining whether it is the firm for you. Do you want a firm that says "Well, we tried" or a firm that will go the distance to secure the best possible outcome for...
Ensuring your estate planning is more than just a bunch of forms
If you've got a will, a power of attorney and a trust in place, you've probably done more than most people have in Michigan. Even getting that far can take a bit of time. That's one reason many people put off estate planning. Another reason is because they don't like...