Estate Planning

What is a Residuary Clause?

Jul 24, 2024

You create an estate plan to make sure that your property goes to the right people upon your death. ...

What to Do Before Your Kid Heads Off to College

Jun 21, 2024

A friend of ours refers to college as “training wheels adulthood.” Your kids may be living apart...

Planning Ahead for the Sunset of the TCJA

Jun 17, 2024

How time flies. It seems like just yesterday that we were writing about the newly-enacted Tax Cuts a...

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...

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...

Estate and Tax Planning: Minimizing Your Tax Burden Legally

Apr 10, 2024

Estate Taxes While Michigan is a little less tax-heavy overall than some states, you will still...