Estate Planning

Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families

Oct 30, 2025

If your family is blended — and you or your spouse have children from previous relationships — e...

Why You Should Review Your Estate Plan Regularly

Sep 08, 2025

Once you create an estate plan, it’s important that you don’t put it away in a drawer and forget...

What is the Role of a Trustee?

Aug 12, 2025

There are several different estate planning tools that can be used to help ensure your wishes are ca...

Legal Documents Your Children Should Have Before Going to College

Jun 19, 2025

Once your child reaches the age of majority, they have the authority to make their own decisions con...

Using Joint Accounts for Estate Planning in Michigan: The Capital Gains Tax Trap

Jun 12, 2025

A joint account can be an essential estate planning vehicle, particularly when they are held as a jo...

Recent Tax Implications on Estate Planning in Michigan

May 28, 2025

Tax implications can play a significant role in how your estate plan is created — and the strategi...

How to Incorporate Charitable Giving into Your Estate Plan

May 20, 2025

For many people, setting up a strategy for charitable giving is an essential part of planning their ...

A Guide to Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan

Apr 23, 2025

In today’s modern age of technology, estate planning and digital assets go hand in hand. Nearly ev...

Types of Power of Attorney in Michigan

Feb 20, 2025

You’ve probably heard that you should have a power of attorney as part of your estate plan. But wh...

5 Things You Need to Know About Medical & Financial Powers of Attorneys

Jan 28, 2025

At Estate Planning & Elder Law Services, we understand that planning for the future means more t...