Estate Planning

What Is a Holographic Will? (Why You Shouldn’t Create Your Own Estate Plan)

Apr 21, 2022

If you’re not familiar with the term “holographic will,” don’t feel bad. It’s not often he...

Probate Litigation

Mar 28, 2022

In Michigan, probate courts in each county handle specific types of cases, such as those regarding e...

Schaaf v. Forbes: MI Case on a Trust’s Authority to Convey Real Property

Feb 28, 2022

Michigan recognizes a number of ways to own property jointly. One of these is a “joint tenancy wit...

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...

A Guide to Estate Planning for Young Adults

Jan 14, 2022

Who needs an estate plan? Young adults often think of estate plans as being for people who are older...

Is DIY Estate Planning a Good Idea?

Nov 22, 2021

Let’s be honest: you didn’t really expect a blog post on a law firm’s website to tell you that...

What Are the Different Ways to Leave an Inheritance?

Jul 27, 2021

Many people put off making an estate plan, for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is discomfort with...

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...

Appointing Someone for Your Financial Decisions

Jun 28, 2021

No one likes to think about the prospect of being unable to make important decisions for themselves....

Undue Influence Among Elders

May 24, 2021

Often, when a dispute arises over a deceased person’s estate, someone disappointed in their share ...