How Much Does a Basic Estate Plan Cost?
June 27th, 2025
An estate plan will determine how your assets and property will be managed and distributed after you are gone. Many people put off creating an estate plan because of concerns about the cost. Estate planning attorney Bill Ager at Ager Law Office under…
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Michigan’s Top Ten Estate Planning Mistakes
May 14th, 2025
Estate planning is a critical step for not only ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes, but also managed properly if you are incapacitated and unable to make decisions. However, many people put off estate planning or make estat…
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Top Five Questions about Estate Plans Answered
April 23rd, 2025
Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but it’s essential to protect your assets and loved ones. Many people have questions about estate planning: What is it? Why do I need it? What happens if I don’t have one? This post answers t…
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What is Title Insurance? Protection Against Title Defects
February 28th, 2025
Buying and selling a home involves a significant investment of time and money as well as complex documents and numerous details. One aspect that buyers and sellers often ask about is title insurance. They frequently wonder if it is really a necessary…
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Categories: Real Estate
What is a Deed Restriction?
February 3rd, 2025
Current Michigan real estate transactions for purchasing both residential and commercial real estate commonly involve restrictive covenants and deed restrictions. A restrictive covenant, or deed restriction, is used to impose limitations and conditio…
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Make a Patient Advocate Designation Part of Your Core Estate Plan
January 11th, 2025
A core estate plan protects you and your family’s well-being. One important document that should be part of every core estate plan is a Patient Advocate Designation, sometimes referred to as a “Power of Attorney for Health Care”, in which you d…
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Make the New Michigan Power of Attorney Part of Your Core Estate Plan
November 24th, 2024
A core estate plan will protect your financial interests and family’s well-being, and includes four important documents. One important document that should be part of every core estate plan is a Durable Power of Attorney (DPA). A DPA allows you to…
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National Estate Planning Awareness Week: An Important Reminder
October 29th, 2024
National Estate Planning Awareness Week, which was adopted in 2008, occurs every year in October and provides an important reminder about making the effort to create an estate plan, or to review your plan if you already have one. An estate plan deter…
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Estate Planning for Your Vacation Home
September 23rd, 2024
The family vacation home, whether it is a cabin, cottage, house or condo, is often cherished for the lifelong memories and family traditions it provides. Many Michiganders want to keep their vacation properties in the family for their children and fu…
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When to Hire a Real Estate Lawyer in Michigan
August 28th, 2024
For most people, the purchase or sale of a house is often one of the most financially significant transactions that they will make. Consequently, an experienced real estate lawyer is the best way to make sure the numerous and sometimes complex legal…
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