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...
Estate Administration & Probate
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...
6 big estate planning mistakes to avoid
When you decide to make a will and estate plan, the task ahead of you can feel overwhelming. How are you going to decide who gets what and who should manage distributing your assets? If you aren’t strategic in your estate planning, you could make a mistake that could...
Do you know how to talk to your family about your estate plans?
Despite feeling uncomfortable thinking about your death, you pushed through and write your estate plan. While that is cause for celebration, let your loved ones know about said plan. Fidelity explains the importance of sharing the contents of your estate with friends...
How do you pick the right executor for your estate?
Michigan residents like you who are starting to work on your estate or will have several things to do first. Among them is choosing an executor. This is one of the key pieces to managing your estate. They will handle your matters after you pass away. Because of that,...