Grand Traverse County Michigan Divorce and Estate Planning Blog
Real estate development must comply with land use ordinances
Residential real estate developers have the exciting benefit of creating homes and neighborhoods for individuals and families. Homeownership is a desire of many in Michigan. It can provide security, freedom and a feeling of accomplishment. In addition to the advantage...
Estate planning for college students is critical
With the midpoint of summer fast approaching, many Michigan parents are preparing to send their children off to college. Whether this is the first semester or the last, parents have many things to worry about besides grades. The college years are an adjustment period...
Has an estate executor mishandled your inheritance?
Following the death of a loved one, there are many tasks to tend to. You may have a funeral to plan, relatives to contact and personal belongings to sort through. Eventually, you will have to deal with your loved one’s estate. However, this typically happens after...
Probate litigation may resolve unequal inheritances
When it comes to estate planning, parents with more than one child often have a dilemma. Should they divide their estate equally among their children, or should they give more to some and less to others? Unfortunately, either decision could be the cause of confusion...
Is sole custody appropriate after divorce?
Michigan parents whose marriages are ending usually have many decisions to make. If a divorce is especially contentious, child custody issues may be on the table. One parent may feel justified in seeking sole custody of the children. However, this is not always an...
Why updating your estate plan is important during divorce
If you’re divorcing, updating your estate plan may be the last thing on your mind. Yet, failing to do so can lead to repercussions in the long run. By making crucial changes, you can save your assets from falling into your spouse's hands. Beneficiary designation...
Don’t overlook residential real estate trends
Recent events may have complicated the ability of real estate analysts to accurately predict trends. Nevertheless, it may still be important for those involved in residential real estate development to be aware of the trends many experts expected to see throughout the...
Probate litigation for will contests
The purpose of a will is to clarify how the estate owner wishes to distribute the assets in the estate after his or her death. Testators, those who write wills, must comply with Michigan laws for executing wills, but generally they can distribute the estate as they...
Property division begins long before divorce
Marriages aren’t the same as they were in previous generations. More millennials who marry have already completed their education, established their own careers and even purchased property. When they marry, they may keep some aspects of their lives separate. It is not...
The risks of online estate planning
Life is fragile, and in uncertain times, some may realize the importance of planning for the future. This may include building an estate plan that will provide protection for loved ones at the end of a person’s life. While understanding the urgency of creating such a...
