On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Apr 2, 2020 | Wills & Trusts
Forbes explains how your estate planning needs may change over time. Michigan residents may find it valuable to periodically revisit and refine their estate plans based on evolving family circumstances. We have helped clients design estate plans to meet their...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Feb 23, 2020 | Wills & Trusts
If you have a special needs child, you have a lot on your plate. Depending on his or her specific disability and the severity thereof, you may spend considerable time seeing to his or her needs. But who will care for him or her if (s)he outlives you? Establishing a...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Jul 10, 2019 | Wills & Trusts
When a will makes its way through a Michigan probate court, a relative or beneficiary who questions its contents may have a chance to raise his or her concerns and question the validity of the will itself. At Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC, we recognize that...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | May 29, 2019 | Wills & Trusts
Many people have special causes they give to over the course of their adult lives. Perhaps you want to continue that giving by making sure a Michigan charity or foundation receives some of your assets after you pass away. With the help of some smart estate planning,...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Mar 29, 2019 | Wills & Trusts
If you have a will in Michigan, it is important to update it in certain situations. Big milestones are obvious reasons to make changes, but there are also reasons that may not be as obvious, so it is important to review your estate on a regular basis to make sure...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Feb 24, 2019 | Wills & Trusts
Many in Fowlerville often ask when is the ideal age to prepare a will. Unfortunately, there may not be an easy answer to that question. Some (especially teens and young adults) may see no need to prepare a will due to the fact that they do not have significant...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Dec 24, 2018 | Wills & Trusts
When you own your own business in Michigan, it can make estate planning more difficult. Things may get even tougher if you own a farm. Dividing the family farm can be a very sensitive issue to broach with your loved ones because everyone has a stake in what happens...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Aug 21, 2018 | Wills & Trusts
There are different types of wills that you may have in Michigan. One of those is a living will, which is defined by U.S. News and World Report as document that states your wishes on how your health care should be handled if you become incapacitated and unable to...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Jun 26, 2018 | Wills & Trusts
You probably have heard that having a will is a very good idea. It will make things much easier on those you leave behind when you die. It helps the state know what to do with your assets and can be used to assure minor children are taking care of according to your...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Apr 2, 2018 | Wills & Trusts
Under Michigan law, there are options in the type of will you can create. All wills have to be drawn up according to the law. As explained by the Michigan Legislature, one option is the statutory will. This type of will has limits on what you can do with...
