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Copper Harbor, MI - Group of kayakers paddling into the sunset. Visual concept for a legal blog discussing the advantages of a Lady Bird Deed and other tools to avoid probate.

How to Avoid Probate with a Lady Bird Deed

July 28th, 2025
Posted By
Bill Ager
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… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, Probate Administration
Close up view of last will and testament. Probate vs. Non-probate assets

Probate vs. Non-Probate Assets

October 3rd, 2022
Posted By
Bill Ager
Transferring property after someone dies can be complicated. Many people mistakenly believe that their will is sufficient to transfer their assets. They fail to consider the difference between probate and non-probate assets and the effect that transf… Read More
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Categories: Probate Administration
Family dispute concept

Avoiding Family Disputes and Litigation Over Your Will or Trust

February 1st, 2022
Posted By
Bill Ager
One of the goals of a properly-prepared estate plan is to avoid a family dispute after a loved one passes away. When planning and preparing your estate plan, it is wise to consider some of the issues that can divide a family so you can craft your est… Read More
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Categories: Probate Administration
Estate Planning

What Happens If You Die Without a Will or Estate Plan?

February 13th, 2020
Posted By
Bill Ager
If you do not have a Last Will and Testament or an estate plan, your family and loved ones will likely encounter problems when you die — and possibly during your lifetime as well. Some of those problems may not be easily resolved. They can create t… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, Probate Administration