Trust Administration

The Scary Side of a Generous Gift

Oct 29, 2026

Imagine inheriting a cottage on one of Michigan's beautiful lakes. It's the place where your fami...

Have You Chosen the Right People for the Right Roles?

Oct 22, 2026

Choosing a Trustee, Agent, Patient Advocate, and Personal Representative in Michigan   In m...

What Families Should Know About Down Syndrome, MiABLE and Trusts

Oct 15, 2026

In the summer of 2024, 18-year-old Amanda Hanshaw was getting ready to leave her South Lyon, Michiga...

You’re Under 40. Do You Really Need an Estate Plan?

Sep 24, 2026

You probably don’t wake up at 32 thinking, I really need to work on my estate plan today. You'r...

Unmarried and Committed. Are You Legally Protected?

Sep 18, 2026

There is no form to fill out when a relationship becomes serious. No document arrives after five ...

Divorce Is Final—But Is Your Estate Plan? Here’s What to Update

Aug 13, 2026

The divorce is over. The papers have been signed. The accounts have been divided, and everyone is fo...

Your Life Changed. Did Your Plan?

Jul 23, 2026

Imagine spending forty years building your retirement. You contributed consistently through good mar...

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...

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...