Estate Planning

You may be wondering when is the right time to talk to your loved ones about procuring Medicaid. If you live in the state of Michigan, you can get the details about this program from a local health care provider. This is a program that has been set up to meet the...

An estate plan is a document that outlines your wishes for your property and assets after you die. Without a proper estate plan in place, the courts may decide what happens to your property, and this may not be what you want. The question is, how can you create a good...

The loss of a loved one can be a devastating emotional time for the surviving heirs. For an individual identified as the executor, however, emotional turmoil can quickly turn into financial turbulence and family strife. Even for the well-intentioned, it can be...

All your attention during a divorce will likely be on the proceedings. However, once everything is final, you should then turn your attention to updating important estate planning documents. After all, you want to make sure your ex does not receive all your money and...

In its lame duck session of 2016, the legislature passed a package of bills abolishing Michigan dower. Effective 90 days from the date the bills are signed by the governor and filed with the Secretary of State, transfers of real estate in Michigan will no longer be...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The state of Michigan has two types of advance directives. The first is the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. The second is a Do-Not-Resuscitate Declaration. Both can be vital components of your estate plans and your health care plans.A Durable Power of...