Some people create very thorough estate plans to protect themselves and their loved ones regardless of what transpires in life. An estate plan could potentially include a combination of testamentary documents that take effect after someone dies and living documents...
Estate Administration & Probate
How can someone address their hunting land in an estate plan?
Hunting is a popular pastime in Fowlerville and throughout Michigan. Many people who hunt, especially those who prioritize turkey hunting or whitetail deer hunting, eventually acquire unimproved acreage or property with a rustic cabin as hunting land. Hunting property...
Can a will be contested in Michigan?
Family members often feel profound gratitude when they verify that someone who recently died had a will. When someone dies without a will, all kinds of legal and interpersonal headaches and conflicts may quickly develop. Family members may fight, and the transfer of...
Who can override a power of attorney?
The creation of a robust estate plan often includes documents intended to support someone during a medical emergency in addition to testamentary documents that only take effect after someone dies. Advanced healthcare directives can provide crucial guidance regarding...
What is a ladybird deed in Michigan?
Probate is the process of validating a person’s estate plan – if they have left one behind – and distributing their assets upon their death. When people name assets in a will and leave them to different heirs and beneficiaries, it is through probate that these assets...
Does Michigan law allow you to disinherit family members?
After supporting someone financially for years, you may eventually grow to resent that obligation. Especially when people treat you poorly or fail to take appropriate steps to provide for their own basic needs, the idea that they expect you to continue providing them...
4 important considerations when planning your estate
Your estate plan is the last form of legal protection available to you when you die or you have a health emergency that leaves you unconscious or incapacitated. While there are only so many different documents that you can include in an estate plan, there are an...
What estate planning documents do business owners need?
As a business owner, there are all kinds of estate planning documents that could help you protect yourself and your business. Many of these documents are typical of all good estate plans, but there are some additional documents that can aim to protect your business...
Estate planning for unmarried couples
You and your partner have been together for many years, but you never felt the need to get married. You want to make sure that not doing so won’t negatively impact your partner’s right to make medical decisions for you or to get assets from your estate if you pass...
Three legacy planning concerns for aging LGBTQ couples
LGBTQ couples who are planning for the future may feel uncomfortable with the concept of estate planning. However, planning for the future doesn't have to feel scary. Following the tips you're about to see could mean peace of mind in the future for you and your...