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Difference Between Full and Limited Guardianship
July 6th, 2022
When a person lacks the legal capacity to make decisions on their own behalf, they need someone who can make those decisions for them. Being under the age of 18 is such a legal incapacity. For most children, the decision maker is a parent. But if the…
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Don't Forget Your Pets in Your Estate Plan!
June 10th, 2022
Legally, pets are considered property. But anyone who actually has a pet understands that they are much more than that—pets are members of the family. You create an estate plan to protect the human members of your family. But have you considered es…
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A Simple Guide To Filing For An Adult Guardianship In Michigan
May 16th, 2022
What is Adult Guardianship? Filing for an adult Guardianship can appear daunting at first. However, with some simple guideline, the process can be straightforward. A Guardianship allows a person to make medical and placement decisions for another per…
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Do I Need A Will?
April 14th, 2022
More than half of American adults don’t have a last will and testament or any type of estate plan. Many of them have been meaning to get around to estate planning, but have put it off for one reason or another. But many others simply don’t see th…
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When is Getting Emergency Guardianship Appropriate?
March 9th, 2022
As adults, we are accustomed to making our own decisions and managing our own affairs, both personal and financial. Unfortunately, sometimes adults become unable to take care of their own needs, and someone else needs to step in to assist them, for t…
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What Happens When You Inherit a House with a Mortgage?
February 9th, 2022
Inheriting property can be complicated, both emotionally and financially. This is especially true when your inheritance is a house. You are likely still dealing with the loss of your loved one, and now must make decisions about what happens to their…
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When Should the Personal Representative of an Estate Be Removed?
January 6th, 2022
A personal representative (PR) of an estate is in a position of trust. The PR is the person appointed by the probate court to manage and distribute a deceased person’s (decedent’s) estate. The PR may be an executor named in a will, or someone sel…
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How 2021 Estate Tax Legislation in Congress May Impact Your Estate Plan
December 17th, 2021
Since the moment President Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 election, attorneys, tax planners, and financial professionals have speculated about how the new administration might change the tax landscape, particularly with regard to estate ta…
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Michigan to Assist Probate Attorneys in Fighting Elder Abuse
December 6th, 2021
In Michigan, when an adult becomes incapable of making good decisions for him- or herself, someone needs to step in and help. Often that person is a guardian or conservator. A guardian makes personal decisions for a legally incapacitated person (ward…
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Proposed Guardianship Reforms in Michigan
November 2nd, 2021
Legal guardianship is not an issue most people think about unless it is splashed across websites and tabloid television, as in the Britney Spears guardianship saga. But the reality is that guardianship abuse is widespread, even though it rarely gets…
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