Planning For Your Best Friend: A Guide to Michigan Pet Trusts
Our pets are our family. They provide us with companionship, affection, comfort, and countless hours of entertainment. If you have [...]
Do You Need An Estate Plan?
What is an estate plan? Do I even need one? These are two of the most common question I receive [...]
5 Benefits of a Lady Bird Deed in Michigan
Lady bird deeds are an extremely effective estate planning tool. They are very common in Michigan and have a number [...]
What Trump’s Tax Cuts Mean for Your Estate Plan
On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Effective January 1, 2018, [...]
When Should You Update Your Will or Trust?
By creating an estate plan, you have already taken the first step to protect yourself and your family. It is [...]
What is the Difference Between a Will and Trust?
Everyone should have an estate plan. However, determining which type of estate plan is right for you can be difficult. [...]
A Guide to Probate in Michigan
Have you been appointed as a personal representative in someone’s will. If so, you may be asking yourself what does [...]
5 Reasons Not To Put Your Child’s Name On Your Deed
Putting your child’s name on the deed to your home is often seen as a simple and inexpensive way to [...]
Saying “I Do” Again, Estate Planning for Second Marriages
Second Marriages are on the rise. A Pew Research Survey reports that 40% of new marriages in the country are [...]
Bankruptcy and Your Tax Refund: Timing is Everything
Tax season is upon us. If you are considering filing bankruptcy, it is important to know how it may affect [...]