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Power of attorney and guardianship both serve as legal tools that can give someone else the authority to make decisions for you if you cannot make them for yourself. But while there are many similarities between these two vehicles, there are some cru… Read More

When a loved one dies and a trust exists, families often breathe a sigh of relief—no court, no probate, no hassle. But that’s only half true. A trust avoids probate, not the legal work that follows. Administering it still means valuing assets, fo… Read More

When a loved one dies, probate is often one of the last things family members want to think about, but it quickly becomes unavoidable. Probate is the legal process of validating a will, paying debts, and distributing assets. Families want to know how… Read More

When a loved one can no longer make important decisions for themselves, Michigan law provides a way for someone else to step in and help. That legal arrangement is called guardianship. But not all guardianships are the same. Some are meant to address… Read More

Losing someone you love is already hard. When there are disagreements or confusion about their will, things can become even more difficult and this is where the Michigan probate court comes in. If you believe a will was signed under pressure, changed… Read More

Probate can be a confusing and emotional process, especially when you’re already dealing with the loss of a loved one. If you’re responsible for handling an estate in Washtenaw County, you may not know where to start or what steps to take. Washte… Read More

In the aftermath of a loved one’s death, you face another challenge: administering the deceased person’s (decedent’s) estate, otherwise known as going through probate. Probate is the court-supervised process of settling the decedent’s debts a… Read More

A cottage trust is a legal tool designed to help families preserve their cherished cottages for generations. In Michigan, many families own cottages that hold great sentimental value and serve as gathering places for loved ones. However, passing down… Read More