Being a parent requires many important qualities. Parenting involves patience, selflessness, devotion and other strengths, many of which Michigan mothers and fathers learn along the way. However, the parents of two boys in another state are fighting for child custody...
Wills & Trusts
Wills and trusts offer different benefits
People may put off estate planning for a number of reasons. Some in Michigan may think such a plan is unimportant, while others feel they don't have sufficient assets to make it worthwhile. For some, the thought of creating wills and trusts is overwhelming, and others...
Wills and trusts must be signed in moments of mental clarity
It may be difficult to keep track of the number of times a person signs on the dotted line in his or her lifetime. Buying a house, renewing a driver's license, getting married or using a credit card all require a signature. In most cases, a person's soundness of mind...
A year later, Prince estate offers lessons re wills and trusts
One year ago, music fans in Michigan and the rest of the world were shocked to learn of the death of Prince. While the tragedy of his drug overdose caused many to shake their heads, it is the condition of his estate that continues to make headlines a year later....
Divorcing or getting married? Time to change your will!
Many people like to think that creating a last will or estate plan is a one-time effort. However, that is simply not true unless you wait until your death is imminent. The best way to approach your last will and estate plan is to handle it early in life and update it...
When trustees violate the terms of trusts
As the name implies, a trustee is someone in whom people place their trust. When it comes to trusts, a trustee is the person named to manage the assets according to the specific terms in the document. It can be a devastating thing to learn that a trustee has broken...
Beneficiaries of wills & trusts need regular review
When people in Michigan and elsewhere have planned well for the future, they likely feel confident that family members and loved ones will be provided for. Plans may include wills & trusts, as well as life insurance policies and retirement accounts. One common...