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Most parents want to believe that their children or extended family members will get along after their deaths. No one wants to think that family members will battle over their deceased loved one’s estate after they are gone, but unfortunately, it happens quite often for
As an estate planning attorney, I work hard to provide my clients comprehensive estate-planning services. I stay informed on the most recent changes in elder and probate law, and I also work closely with other professionals who are experts in certain areas that overlap frequently
Estate planning is important regardless of who you are. However, it is even more important when you have a special needs child. If your child is a minor or an adult, it is important that you consider your child’s needs when putting together your estate
Many times, clients will contact our office saying they need a simple will to handle their estate. While a will may cover many of their basic needs, I always like to discuss the Michigan probate process to help guide them in making the best choice
Estate planning involves several important decisions, one of the most important of these being who will serve as your trustee. For a married couple preparing a family living trust, the initial trustees are usually the surviving spouse, after the first spouse dies, unless extenuating circumstances
Having a healthcare advocate or healthcare power of attorney selected is an important part of a complete estate plan. However, simply having your selection in writing is often not enough. In addition to having both a living will and healthcare power of attorney, I always
An estate plan is not something you sign and file away, never to look at again. Life happens, and things change. Your estate plan needs to reflect that. Life changes can include children, moving, deaths in the family, and divorce. Think about it. You may
Let’s talk about something none of us really want to discuss: Funeral planning. For the great majority of us out there, we would rather do anything else than think about what will happen when it is time for our funeral. While no one can blame
In your estate plan, you should list someone you trust well to serve as your personal representative if your plan on involves a basic will or trustee if your plan involves a revocable trust. The personal representative is synonymous with executor, and he or she
When you are putting together your estate plan, you consider all aspects of your life: your family, your home, your finances and more. However, are you leaving out one important member of your family? What happens to your beloved pet if the unexpected (or expected,