The death of a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences to endure. The last thing families want to think about after a loved one passes is how the estate will be handled. However, if a loved one passes in the state of Michigan without a plan in place, his...
Though many marriages end in divorce, it does not mean that a divorced individual will never find love again. In fact, many people in Michigan and elsewhere go on to remarry after a divorce and find happiness in that relationship for the rest of their lives. While...
Many Michigan residents enjoy having control over the various aspects of their lives. It is not unusual for people to thrive when they have responsibility and when they feel as if they are keeping important matters in order. However, it is important to remember that...
Loving one’s family can often mean having to do things that are not always pleasant or fun. For some, creating an estate plan may feel like an obligation to their loved ones rather than something they feel could be useful in general. However, estate planning can have...
For some Michigan residents, the idea of creating any type of legal document may seem out of their reach. They may think that getting professional legal help will cost a fortune and that they would be better off handling matters like creating an estate plan on their...
Many people in Michigan have a will as part of their estate plan, but if it isn’t kept up to date, it can cause problems for one’s heirs. A big life change such as the birth of a new child or a divorce necessitates a change in estate planning that doesn’t always...
It’s common to think of trusts as tools only for wealthy families. Contrary to popular belief, nearly every family in Michigan can benefit from a trust. Living trusts in particular have become increasingly favorable estate planning tools because of their many...
Many people here in Michigan know all too well that they should have an estate plan, or at least a will, in place, but that doesn’t mean they will make it happen. Whether it is due to reluctance to think about the end of one’s life or not knowing how to begin, estate...
Many people in Michigan plan to divide their assets evenly among their children or family members upon their passing. However, some may not want to do that, particularly if someone in their family isn’t good with money. Whatever the reasons may be, the estate owner...
Although necessary, planning for the inevitable event of death is often something that is often neglected. It can be uncomfortable to talk about dying or what will happen to a person’s possessions after his or her death. Not surprisingly, about half of Michigan...
