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# Atlas Law

Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Attorney

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- [Blog](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/blog/) - Atlas law, PLC is committed to keeping you informed. Stay connected and get useful information by following our latest blog posts. Learn more here!
- [Bizarre Bequests: How patriotism, handmade drums, and a deceased body made estate planning history.](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/bizarre-bequests-how-patriotism-handmade-drums-and-a-deceased-body-made-estate-planning-history/)
- [Estate Planning Tips - The Importance of Adding a Legacy Contact on Your iPhone](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/estate-planning-tips-the-importance-of-adding-a-legacy-contact-on-your-iphone/)
- [Do You Have Your Original Estate Planning Documents?](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/do-you-have-your-original-estate-planning-documents/) - It is crucial that your loved ones have access to your ORIGINAL estate planning documents so that they can be used in a time of crises.
- [Is Putting Your Children On Your Deed Or Bank Account A Good Idea?](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/is-putting-your-children-on-your-deed-or-bank-account-a-good-idea/) - It is common for parents to put their children on their accounts, deeds, and other property as a do-it-yourself estate planning technique. Is this a good idea?
- [Michigan Rules of Intestate Succession](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/michigan-rules-of-intestate-succession/) - Intestate succession is a set of rules that direct who will receive your estate if you fail to do so. The rules can be avoided with proper estate planning.
- [5 Reasons Not To Put Your Child’s Name On Your Deed](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/5-reasons-not-to-put-your-childs-name-on-your-deed/) - Putting a child’s name on your deed is seen as a simple and inexpensive way to transfer your home when you pass. But putting your child on your deed can actually cost you much more than you think.
- [Tax Benefits of a Lady Bird Deed in Michigan](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/tax-benefits-of-a-lady-bird-deed-in-michigan/) - A Lady Bird Deed can provide a tremendous tax benefit. A benefit you do not receive if you simply add your children’s names to your deed.
- [5 Benefits of a Lady Bird Deed in Michigan](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/5-benefits-of-a-lady-bird-deed-in-michigan/) - Lady bird deeds are an extremely effective estate planning tool. Here is a list of some of the most notable benefits of using a lady bird deed in Michigan.
- [The Holidays and Your Estate Plan](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/the-holidays-and-your-estate-plan/) - Are you protecting your loved ones? From lady bird deeds to living wills and special needs trusts, we can help plan for your family’s future.
- [Probate Checklist: What to do After a Death](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/probate-checklist-what-to-do-after-a-death/) - Dealing with the death of a loved one can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. This practical checklist can help you navigate this difficult process.
- [Updating Your Will Or Trust After A Divorce](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/updating-your-will-or-trust-after-a-divorce/) - Divorce is a major life change affecting your assets, yourself, and your children. Here's a simple list about updating your estate plan after a divorce.
- [Resources to Help with Your Estate Plan](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/resources-to-help-with-your-estate-plan/) - We offer a collection of free resources that can assist you with starting your estate plan. We have checklists, blogs, and ebooks to help answer your questions.
- [Updating Your Trust After The SECURE Act](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/updating-your-trust-after-the-secure-act/) - The SECURE Act makes substantial changes to retirement plans, including changes regarding the role of trusts as a beneficiary of a retirement account.
- [President Biden Pursues Tax Hike On Your Heirs](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/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 heirs. Learn More!
- [Aretha Franklin Died Without A Will or Trust](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/aretha-franklin-died-without-a-will-or-trust/) - As the grieving diminishes, the question becomes who will control the Queen of Soul's $80 million-dollar estate. Why? Because she died without a will or trust.
- [Do I Need A Last Will and Testament?](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/do-i-need-a-will/) - Many believe they do not need a last will and testament or other estate planning. However, not having a plan can have devastating consequences.
- [9 Estate Planning Mistakes in Michigan](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/9-estate-planning-mistakes-in-michigan/) - There are some common and preventable mistakes you should avoid when preparing an estate plan. Making one of these errors can have devastating consequences .
- [Estate Planning For Newlyweds](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/estate-planning-for-newlyweds/) - Getting started on the right foot requires a proper estate plan. Our attorney can assist you with your estate planning needs | Call (248) 773-5555
- [Estate Planning for Singles](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/estate-planning-for-singles/) - Estate planning is important for everyone, but it is particular important for single people because our legal system tends to be based on the nuclear family.
- [How to Name a Guardian for Your Minor Children](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/estate-planning-for-parents-naming-a-guardian-for-minor-children/) - Many couples fear a family feud over custody of their children. Naming a guardian can alleviate these concerns. So how do you nominate a guardian? Here is how!
- [What happens to your life after death?](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/what-happens-to-your-life-after-death/) - So what happens if the music stops? What happens if one of us unexpectedly pass away? What happens to your property? Debt? Most importantly, what happens to your children?
- [Saying “I Do” Again, Estate Planning for Second Marriages](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/saying-i-do-again-estate-planning-for-second-marriages/) - If you or your spouse are in a second marriage, or contemplating a second marriage, additional steps need to be taken to ensure your family is protected.
- [What is the Difference Between a Will and Trust?](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-will-and-trust/) - Learn the differences between a will and the trust as it relates to your estate, taxes, probate and more!
- [When Should You Update Your Will or Trust?](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/when-should-you-update-your-will-or-trust/) - Do not allow your will or trust to get outdated. Here is a list of crucial events that may require you to update or revise your estate plan. ATLAS LAW, PLC
- [What Trump’s Tax Cuts Mean for Your Estate Plan](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/what-trumps-tax-cuts-mean-for-your-estate-plan/) - President Trump's tax cut is the most dramatic change to our estate and gift tax system since 2012. It provides a opportunity for most to eliminate their estate tax, reduce their income tax and simplify your estate plan. Learn more here!
- [Do You Need An Estate Plan?](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/do-you-need-an-estate-plan/) - Deciding if you need an estate plan is the first step in the estate planning process. Atlas Law, PLC created the following checklist to help! If you answer yes to any of these questions, then it may be time to contact an estate planning attorney.
- [Planning For Your Best Friend: A Guide to Michigan Pet Trusts](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/planning-for-your-best-friend-a-guide-to-michigan-pet-trusts/) - Our pets are our family. If you want to ensure your pets are cared for consider using a Pet Trust. Learn More about Michigan Pet Trusts here. Atlas Law, PLC
- [Estate Planning Basics: How To Lose Your Inheritance](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/estate-planning-basics-how-to-lose-your-inheritance/) - In the past, the greatest perceived threat to your inheritance was the estate tax. What is the biggest threat to your inheritance now?
- [Giving Big This Season! A Primer on the Gift Tax Exclusion](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/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.
- [8 Reasons a Living Trust Can Be the Most Important Document in Your Estate Plan](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/8-reasons-a-living-trust-can-be-the-most-important-document-in-your-estate-plan/) - The revocable living Trust, sometimes simply referred to as a living trust, or inter vivos trust, is a tool widely used by estate planning attorneys.
- [Estate Planning for Families with Young Children](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/estate-planning-for-families-with-young-children/) - Do you have young children. If so, you need an estate plan! Here is why. Call us today for a free consultation | (248) 773-5555
- [Keeping up with the Clintons: Using a Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) to Lower Your Estate Tax.](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/keeping-up-with-the-clintons-using-a-qualified-personal-residence-trust-qprt-to-lower-your-estate-tax/) - A QPRT is just one of many techniques used to reduce estate taxes. A QPRT reduces estate taxes by reducing the size of a person’s taxable estate.
- [10 Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/10-reasons-to-update-your-estate-plan/) - Changes in your life require changes in your estate plan. Here are 10 reasons that you may need to update your will or Trust | Atlas Law, PLC (248) 773-5555
- [Local Philanthropist Leaves $5,000 to Each Musician of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/local-philanthropist-leaves-5000-to-each-musician-of-the-detroit-symphony-orchestra/) - Local Detroit philanthropist uses her estate plan to give gifts to each member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
- [The Town Where Everyone Talks About Death](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/the-town-where-everyone-talks-about-death/)
- [Have you added Facebook to your will?](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/have-you-added-facebook-to-your-will/)
- [Prince Died Without a Will — Don’t Make the Same Mistake!](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/prince-died-without-a-will-dont-make-the-same-mistake/)
- [Holidays can be the Best Time to Discuss Important Family Estate Plans.](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/holidays-can-be-the-best-time-to-discuss-important-family-estate-plans/) - The holidays, a great time to discuss important family concerns with siblings and parents. Estate planning can be a sensitive topic, but it's an important one.
- [Is 2017 the Year Your Small Business Becomes a Reality?](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/is-2017-the-year-your-small-business-becomes-a-reality/) - Turning your hobby into a business can be extremely rewarding. Regardless of what you are making, selling, or offering, every small business greatly benefits from the proper underpinnings.

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- [Will and Trust Administration](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/will-and-trust-administration/) - Administering a trust or will can be daunting, particularly when you are also grieving. Let us help with the legal issues so you can worry about yourself.
- [Special Needs Trust](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/special-needs-trust/) - A special needs trust provides a mechanism by which the disabled person can receive gifts and inheritances without interfering with his or her benefits.
- [Charitable Organizations](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/charitable-organizations/) - Our firm is experienced in planned giving and charitable planning. We can help you with your charitable organization, non profit, or foundation. Learn more here!
- [Will and Trust Contest](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/will-and-trust-contest/) - Experienced attorneys know how to contest or defend a will or trust. Learn how you can contest or defend a will, or challenge a trustee or executor's decisions.
- [Virtual Consultations](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/virtual-consultations/) - Face-to-face meetings with your attorney can be difficult. To make things easier, Atlas Law can schedule your consultation via FaceTime, Zoom, Skype and more.
- [Why You Need An Estate Plan](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/why-you-need-an-estate-plan/) - An estate plan is critical to protect your family, along with ensuring your last wishes are honored. Here are some more reasons why you need an estate plan!
- [Areas of Practice](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/areas-of-practice/) - Our Michigan law firm can assist with estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, business law, elder law, powers of attorney, living wills, and more
- [Foundations and Charitable Trusts](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/foundations-and-charitable-trusts/) - We help many philanthropic individuals develop and implement their charitable plans. We can help you with your foundation or charitable trust. Learn more today!
- [Novi Estate Planning Attorney](https://www.atlaslawoffice.com/novi-estate-planning-attorney/) - Atlas Law, PLC is your Novi estate planning law firm specializing in wills, trusts, and probate. Our attorney can assist with all aspects of estate planning.
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