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Caring For an Elderly Parent When You Live Out of State
January 11th, 2023
Just a few generations ago, it was common for young adults to continue living in the community in which they grew up, close to friends and family who did the same. Grandparents helped to care for grandchildren, and when they themselves grew older and…
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Categories: Elder Care
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Is a Holographic Will Valid in Michigan?
December 2nd, 2022
It’s not hard to make a valid will. In Michigan, all a will needs in order to be valid under the law is to be in writing; signed by the person making it (or by someone else at that person’s conscious direction); and signed by two witnesses to eit…
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Categories: Estate planning
Estate Planning for Minor Children
November 29th, 2022
For many people, the motivation for creating an estate plan is the birth of a child. Becoming a parent and becoming responsible for another life tends to focus your attention on planning for the future! The hope, of course, is that you will be around…
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Categories: Estate planning
What to Do If You Can’t Find the Will After Someone Dies
October 5th, 2022
The days and weeks after a loved one’s death are difficult, as you deal with your grief and begin adjusting to life without your family member. Unfortunately, the mourning period often involves the need to probate your loved one’s estate. Probate…
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What Does It Mean to Fund a Trust?
September 6th, 2022
Trusts have become increasingly popular as an estate planning tool in recent years. Trusts aren’t just for the wealthy. They are useful for anyone who does not want their assets to have to go through probate at their death. A trust is a legal relat…
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Do I Need a Death Certificate to Open an Estate in Michigan?
August 3rd, 2022
In the moments after a family member’s death, the need to open an estate for them is probably not the first thing on your mind. But in the days and weeks that follow, you will come to realize that you need to take steps to settle their estate—pay…
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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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Categories: Guardianships
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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Categories: Guardianships
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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