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 [...]
Giving Big This Season! A Primer on the Gift Tax Exclusion
A primer on the annual gift tax exclusion, how much you can gift before paying taxes, and how the lifetime gift tax exemption affects your estate plan.
Estate Planning Basics: How To Lose Your Inheritance
It has never been a better time to be the heir of an estate or trust. The economic boom has [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]
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 estate planning [...]
Local Philanthropist Leaves $5,000 to Each Musician of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Charitable Giving & Estate Planning Photo: Detroit Symphony Orchestra Marjorie Fisher, spouse of the late local business mogul [...]
Is Putting Your Children On Your Deed Or Bank Account A Good Idea?
Adding Children's Names to Your Property It is very common for parents to put their children's names on their bank accounts, deeds, [...]