Category: Estate Planning
If you’re doing estate planning in Michigan and you own a cabin or a cottage on the lake, that’s probably a big part of your plans — some of which may have significant emotional meaning. These vacation homes are a … Continue reading
As the owner or executive of a business, you are probably very familiar with contract and planning documents. You likely review and execute paperwork constantly in your professional life. You may also have taken steps to protect yourself and your … Continue reading
We believe that single parents put off estate planning due to uncertain future circumstances. Many single parents do not want to remain single forever. As such, they think they should wait to create an estate plan until they marry or … Continue reading
Both trusts and last wills can play a central role in an estate plan. Some people use both documents, and other people pick between the two. In order to determine if a trust or a last will better suits your … Continue reading
When you inherit a piece of real estate from your parents upon their passing, you may not want to keep it. Say you and your family have your own family home in Grand Rapids, and your parents lived in Traverse … Continue reading
You know that your heirs will not necessarily have to work because you’re wealthy enough to leave them assets they could live off of for life. While they may see this as a positive, it actually worries you. You do … Continue reading
Creating an estate plan isn’t something most people look forward to, but it’s critical if you want to protect you, your loved ones and your assets both now and in the future. It can be frustrating to learn that your … Continue reading
Individuals with high-value estates understand the importance of comprehensive estate planning. The smallest mistake could cost a family thousands of dollars in taxes or months stuck in probate court. However, even the best estate plan cannot account for the actions … Continue reading
The many emotions Michigan family members experience after a loved one dies can sometimes create tense situations when it comes to making the important decisions in the days and weeks that follow. Those tensions may spill into the probate process, … Continue reading
Marriage is often more than two people coming together. Marriage often involves building a new family, especially when one or both spouses have been married before. In these blended families, though, creating a comprehensive estate plan is especially important. What … Continue reading