Death Probate

After the Diagnosis, What Comes Next?

Jul 16, 2026

When people think about elder law, Alzheimer's disease or dementia is often the first condition that...

America Celebrates Independence. Have You Protected Yours?

Jul 02, 2026

On July 4, 2026, America celebrates 250 years of independence. For generations, Independence Day ...

What Aretha Franklin’s Estate Battle Really Teaches

Jun 25, 2026

In July 2023, nearly five years after Aretha Franklin's death, a Michigan jury ruled that a handwrit...

You Already Have an Estate

Jun 18, 2026

They were not wealthy by any conventional definition. They had a house in Westland paid off over thi...

Sidestep Probate: What Michigan’s Small Estate” Law Allows

Apr 28, 2026

If you live in Northville, Brighton, or the surrounding Southeast Michigan area, you’ve likely ...

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...

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...

Differences Between Death and Lifetime Probate

Jan 29, 2024

As estate planning and elder law attorneys, part of our process is asking our clients about their go...

What Are The Steps To Take As An Executor After A Loved One’s Death?

Feb 11, 2022

If you are reading this blog post, there is a good chance that you recently lost someone close to yo...

What Happens If My Beneficiary Dies Before Me?

Jun 29, 2021

Parents shouldn’t ever have to bury their children, and everyone should keep their estate planning...