Bizarre Bequests: How patriotism, handmade drums, and a deceased body made estate planning history.
While most people create an estate plan as a way to leave assets or heirlooms to specific friends and family [...]
Do You Have Your Original Estate Planning Documents?
Do You Have Your Original Estate Planning Documents? One of the most common questions I receive as an estate planning [...]
9 Estate Planning Mistakes in Michigan
Whether you have an estate plan, or are just getting started with your plan, there are some common and [...]
Do I Need A Last Will and Testament?
Many people believe they do not need a last will and testament or other estate planning prior to death. [...]
Michigan Rules of Intestate Succession
If you die without proper estate planning, your estate will pass to your next of kin by what is known [...]
President Biden Pursues Tax Hike On Your Heirs
President Biden has proposed fundamental changes to our estate tax policy that could dramatically increase the taxes paid by your [...]
Updating Your Trust After The SECURE Act
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019, commonly known as the SECURE act, became effective on [...]
Aretha Franklin Died Without A Will or Trust
On August 16th of last year, Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul”, passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age [...]
Updating Your Will Or Trust After A Divorce
Major life changes such as marriage, having children, moving out of state, and divorce are all cause for revisiting your [...]
Probate Checklist: What to do After a Death
Dealing with the death of a loved one can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. This probate checklist provides practical advice to help navigate this difficult process, including important steps in the weeks following a death as well as ways to be prepared.