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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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

In Michigan, establishing a Joint Revocable Living Trust as part of your estate plan can be an excellent choice if you have minor children or young adult children. What is a Joint Revocable Living Trust? A joint revocable living trust (JRLT) is a sin… Read More