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Nine Things You May Not Know About Michigan Probate

May 29, 2024

Almost everyone has heard of probate, but many people have no experience with the process, and myths...

What’s the Difference Between a Guardian and a Conservator?

May 23, 2024

When someone is unable to make their own decisions and take care of their own needs, they may need a...

Protect Yourself From Estate Planning Scams

May 17, 2024

If you don’t have an estate plan, or it’s been a while since you have updated your plan, the nee...

Navigating the Legal Aspects of Transitioning to Assisted Living

May 15, 2024

Recognizing a Need for Assisted Living While the decision to transition into assisted living ca...

The Role of a Trust Administrator: Legal Duties and Best Practices

May 08, 2024

Trust Administration When utilizing a trust as part of your comprehensive estate plan, you'll want ...

Crafting Your Will: Essential Considerations for Michigan Residents

May 01, 2024

Why Create a Will? One of the most critical steps in estate planning is creating a will. By doi...

Common Inheritance Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them)

Apr 30, 2024

You don’t have to have a lot of money, or a big family, to have a lot of conflict over an estate. ...

The Importance of Do-Not-Resuscitate Declarations

Apr 19, 2024

As an estate planning law firm, we urge people to plan so that their wishes will be honored. That me...

Advocating for Elder Rights: Legal Tools and Strategies

Apr 17, 2024

What is Elder Law? A rapidly growing area of law concerns some of our most vulnerable: our agin...

Which Debts Take Priority in Probate?

Apr 12, 2024

One of the important duties of a personal representative of a Michigan estate is to settle the debts...