Considering what happens in the event that you become incapacitated or die can be a daunting prospect. However, planning for the future can also offer you peace of mind, as well as provide security for your loved ones. Estate planning may also result in clarity in...
Most of the time, probate proceedings are simply formalities. They involve the courts reviewing the estate plan and overseeing the process of distributing assets among beneficiaries. However, sometimes the Michigan probate courts have to play a bigger role in a...
Often, meticulous planning goes into the event of a wedding. However, the planning occasionally only goes as far as the wedding day itself. Couples commonly neglect to consider how the marriage is going to work in practical terms. Legal and financial planning, such as...
Many home buyers assume that the negotiating is over once they make an offer on a home and the seller accepts it. That's not necessarily the case. Just like there are instances in which buyers can pull out of a real estate deal, there are situations in which sellers...
Divorce can be emotionally draining, and discussing what you are going through during this phase of life can certainly help you through the process. But sharing how you are feeling with a close friend is one thing, and sharing the details of your divorce with hundreds...
When you decide that you want to get a divorce, one of the first hurdles is telling your spouse. What you need to remember is that once you ask them to divorce, that will be the beginning of the end of your marriage. It may cause a conflict, so you should gather...
Almost everyone has heard about estate planning and some of the benefits of engaging in this process. Many individuals that have made significant contributions to society during their lifetime may also want to know what will become of their legacy when they pass on....
Most couples with children who get divorced in Michigan will have to share custody after the divorce. Some couples secure a nearly even division of parenting time, while other couples have one parent with far more physical custody than the other. The exact terms for...
Many people have a plan for tomorrow, next week and next year. However, when it comes to planning for our own death it can be uncomfortable and often procrastinated. Probate can be a public, costly and lengthy process. Mistakes that are made during the estate planning...
Your property can help the people that you love when you die. Creating an estate plan or at least a last will helps guarantee that certain assets go to specific people. Otherwise, the Michigan probate court will have the final say about what happens with your...
