The Basics of Michigan Estate Planning
When you are alive and happily leading your life, you don’t have any concerns about what might happen to your assets if you are not there to own them. This isn’t carelessness, this is an oversight that can be avoided. Estate planning is what mitigates all the feuds between your beneficiaries and everything bad that… Read more
Common Estate Planning Myths
We have all seen it on TV or heard about a well-to-do individual who unexpectedly dies without leaving a valid will, trust, or estate plan consequently leaving the court to dictate how the deceased’s assets are distributed to his or her living heirs. When individuals pass away without leaving an official will, their property or… Read more
An Estate Plan Is Needed Even If You Do Not Have Children
Individuals with children usually create an estate plan as the result of advice from financial advisor and estate attorney. This is due to a sense of urgency and need to ensure there is a laid down plan to cater for the needs of their children in the event of an untimely demise. On the other… Read more
Risks of Not Having an Estate Plan
Don’t have an estate plan for your estate? Are you under the impression that such plans only exist for those with large estates that are well off? If this is your assumption it is false and holds no merit. In fact, an estate plan is the best thing you can do, no matter how large… Read more
Avoid these Costly Mistakes by Hiring an Estate Planning Attorney
In order to pass your estate along to your deserving heirs it is important that you choose a family law attorney to help you draw up an estate plan to avoid extra taxes and probate when you do pass. An experienced and trusted estate planning lawyer will help to ensure that your assets are distributed… Read more
The Important of Updating Existing Estate Plans Going into a New Year
Managing legal issues of any kind can be difficult but especially those dealing with the passing of a loved one and probate. The issues that can arise in these situations often cost a good deal of time and money to establish their outcome. Although these situations should be avoided with an up to date estate… Read more
Blended Family Estate Planning
We have all seen blended families portrayed on TV. They are always depicted by happy, wholesome family members that love each other to the depths of their hearts. In reality however, this is not always true. The love factor may always resonate but elements can fade when it comes to the passing of a loved… Read more
Don’t Forget To Update Your Estate Plan in the New Year
Estate plans like everything else in life needs to be renewed on a yearly basis. The fact that you had it done at all does not mean you should lock it up in the safe to gather dust. Every day there are changes in your life from personal circumstances, finance, health, and business dealings of… Read more
Functions and Duties of an Elder Law Attorney
Elder law attorneys and elder care attorneys deal with legal needs of the elderly – those typically above 65 years of age. Elder care attorneys also work on behalf of their disabled clients who are below 65 years of age and have similar long-term care needs to those of the elderly. Duties of an Elder… Read more
Elder Law: Helping Seniors Plan For Their Future
One of the best things about U.S. law is that there are so many different areas of it that cover all aspects of life. Among the many different areas of law that attorneys can specialize in, elder law is just one. Elder law comprises of helping aged people plan for their future and for what… Read more