Preparing your estate plan inevitably requires that you consider your own mortality. If you have children under the age of 18, planning to provide for and protect your family is even more important. But can a minor be a beneficiary at all? One of the… Read More

What is a Last Will and Testament? A Will, also known as a Last Will and Testament, is a legal document that states your intentions for the distribution of your assets and property after your death. The State of Michigan requires the person creating… Read More

Your home is one of the largest purchases you will ever make. But when buying a home, many homebuyers do not know what they need to do during the period of time after they sign the purchase agreement and before the real estate closing. This is known… Read More

As you work with your lawyer to develop your estate plan, you will consider the legacy you want to leave to the people you care about most. But sometimes the people we love need to be protected from themselves. This is where a spendthrift provision c… Read More

A durable power of attorney allows you to appoint another person to make decisions for you if you lose the mental capacity to make decisions on your own. Choosing someone who will act as your power of attorney is an important decision that should onl… Read More

Your estate planning documents, and especially your Last Will and Testament (Will) and any trusts you have created, are living documents that need regular maintenance. As your life and circumstances change over time, your estate planning documents mu… Read More

Buying a home involves a significant investment of time and money. The settlement process involves 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… Read More

A lady bird deed (or ladybird deed), also called an enhanced life estate deed, is an estate planning tool that avoids probate and accomplishes other estate planning objectives. It is not like a common deed that transfers fee title to real estate, but… Read More