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Starting an Estate Plan in Michigan
July 17th, 2024
Estate planning is for everyone. It provides a method for an orderly distribution of your assets and property following death and also serves the equally important purpose of protecting you and your family during your lifetime in the event you become…
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Categories: Estate Planning
The Importance of Coordinating your Beneficiary Designations with Your Will and Living Trust
June 5th, 2024
Using beneficiary designations offers a simple and cost-effective method for the transfer of your assets at death. It is also important for estate planning because naming beneficiaries on bank and financial accounts, life insurance policies, annuitie…
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Categories: Estate Planning
Estate Planning with a Michigan Lady Bird Deed
April 10th, 2024
A lady bird deed, also called an enhanced life estate deed, is a popular estate planning tool that avoids probate and accomplishes other estate planning objectives. It is a special method of automatically transferring your home and other real propert…
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Buying or Selling Real Estate with a Land Contract
March 25th, 2024
Buying or selling a home, commercial property, vacant land and other types of real estate with a land contract is popular in Michigan. Usually, there are no banks, lenders or mortgages involved in a land contract transaction. A land contract is prima…
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Categories: Real Estate
How For Sale By Owner/FSBO Transactions Work in Michigan
March 12th, 2024
For Sale by owner, FSBO, transactions are very popular in the Ann Arbor area and throughout Washtenaw County. Contact attorney Bill Ager for a free consultation to learn about the FSBO process. He will walk you through the entire process for a reason…
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Categories: Real Estate
Why Estate Planning Should Be One of Your New Year’s Resolutions
January 5th, 2024
Studies indicate that about 40% to 50% of us make promises to improve as the calendar turns over to a new year. For 2024, your resolutions should include creating, or reviewing and updating, your estate plan. New Year, New Estate Plan An up-to-date e…
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The Problems of Not Having an Estate Plan
December 5th, 2023
Not having an estate plan means that your family and loved ones may encounter problems when you die — and also during your lifetime. Some of those problems may not be easily resolved, causing tension in family relationships and leading to outcomes…
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Why an Estate Plan is More Than Just a Will
November 1st, 2023
Individuals often think that if they make a Will, it means they have a complete estate plan — but that is actually a common misconception. An estate plan is more than just having a Will. While a Will is an important estate planning document which s…
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Understanding the Average Cost of a Will and Trust
October 10th, 2023
Having an estate plan in place ensures that your wishes are fulfilled both during your lifetime and after your death. The process can be complicated and more often than not, requires professional legal assistance. A Will or Living Trust is not a “o…
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Common Mistakes Made in Real Estate Transactions
September 13th, 2023
Mistakes in a residential real estate transaction can not only delay a closing but can also cause financial consequences. When Sellers and Buyers make mistakes, they often involve the following: Not Providing a Prospective Buyer with a Properly Compl…
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Categories: Real Estate
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