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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Can certain assets bypass probate?
When you die in Michigan, a portion of your estate might have to go through probate before your...
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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...
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Estate planning errors to avoid
In recent years, several celebrity estates have been in the news because of such mistakes as...
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Livonia, MI Estate Planning
Regardless of age or social status, it is highly encouraged that everyone have an estate plan in...
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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...
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Why some Michigan estate plans fail
Did you ever know someone who went to the doctor, got a prescription and then failed to take...
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How a will is contested and invalidated
The purpose of an estate plan is to address the property, assets and wishes of an individual....
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Special needs planning in Michigan
Families in Michigan who have children with special needs understand the unique challenges that...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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How asset ownership affects your estate
Let’s talk about your assets.
Part of the purpose of estate planning is to make sure...
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Can you spot a greedy heir?
Unfortunately, older people are often seen as “easy targets” for financial abuse...
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What do you do with your estate documents?
You’ve been smart and you’re prepared — you’ve been to an attorney and...
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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...