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PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY WITH AN ESTATE PLAN
February 9th, 2026
An estate plan provides a method for an orderly distribution of your property following death. It also serves the equally important purpose of protecting you and your family during your lifetime in the event you become incapacitated, whether temporar…
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Is Probate Necessary When a Person Has Died?
December 20th, 2025
A Last Will and Testament (“Will”) does not automatically go into effect upon a person’s death. Michigan law requires a Will to go through probate. If there is no Will, probate may still be required. What is Probate? Probate is a general term f…
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Michigan Durable Power of Attorney: Why You Need a DPOA
October 30th, 2025
Navigating Incapacity: How a DPOA Provides Clarity and Control Estate planning in Michigan is much more than deciding how your property will be distributed when you pass away. It also involves preparing for a time when you may become incapacitated fr…
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What are the Advantages of Using a Trust to Keep your Michigan Vacation Property in your Family?
September 23rd, 2025
Keeping Your Getaway in the Family for Years to Come Vacation Property in Michigan has many forms and can include, cottages, cabins, open land for camping or hunting and even second homes. However, what happens to the family vacation property when th…
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Michigan Estate Planning Essentials for Parenthood
September 3rd, 2025
Key Estate Planning Considerations for Michigan Parents Estate Planning for Parenthood is about making thoughtful and proactive decisions to protect your loved ones, whether you are expecting your first child or already have a minor child or children…
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How to Avoid Probate with a Lady Bird Deed
July 28th, 2025
What is Probate Administration and why should I avoid it? Probate administration in Michigan is a court supervised process for distributing a person’s estate after he or she passes away, with or without a Will. It can be costly and time consuming a…
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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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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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