Trust fiduciaries manage and administer trusts on behalf of other people. To serve well as a trust fiduciary, it is essential to balance the financial interests of the trust with the wishes of the trust's beneficiaries. Furthermore, there are regulations to which all...
A Medicaid asset protection trust (MAPT) presents an option to people hoping to shield their estates from the expenses of long-term nursing home care. As an irrevocable trust, the MAPT permanently shifts assets out of your control and into the management of the...
Many individuals in Michigan and other states focus on financial and retirement planning but neglect to address their estate planning adequately. However, delaying the estate planning process can lead to costly mistakes. Avoid common mistakes to ensure your assets are...
After working hard and building wealth, you want to ensure that your assets get distributed the way you want upon your death. While you may not get classified as one of the few Americans without some form of estate plan, do you have a plan for if a medical condition...
Aging adults can serve their best interests by considering how they will pay for long-term care in a Michigan nursing home years before they may ever need it. Nursing homes cost thousands of dollars a month. At that rate, you will likely deplete the entirety of your...
Named beneficiaries should be a part of your Michigan financial preparedness plans if you wish to leave specified assets to particular individuals. This post will discuss the role of beneficiaries in more detail. Purpose A beneficiary is a named individual you...
Regardless of the size of the business, shareholder disputes can happen at any company that is operating as a corporation. While Michigan businesses with shareholders hope that doesn’t happen, the high-stakes financial aspect of the scenario makes it happen more...
Estate planning, the process of preparing for the transfer of a person's assets after their death, may seem like an unpleasant task. However, creating a plan that outlines how assets should be distributed and who should be responsible for managing them is essential to...
In Michigan, estate planning is essential to an overall financial plan, regardless of your relationship status. A single person with no heirs may think they do not need a will, but if they die without one, the state decides who gets their assets and in what order....
Employers use non-compete agreements to keep their current or former employees from working for the competition. These contracts can help to protect company investments and secrets. Since non-competes exist in almost every industry or type of job, this paperwork can...