Estate Administration & Probate

Many estates move through the probate process with minimal issues. The testator may have left a thorough estate plan, which allows the family to easily follow their wishes. They may not have drafted a will, in which case state law determines how their personal...

Michigan's adoption of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) on July 1, 2024, brings significant changes to how durable Powers of Attorney (POA) operate in the state.  These changes aim to standardize and simplify POAs, making them more effective and accessible....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...