At , we understand how difficult it is to lose a loved one. The emotional turmoil can only be worsened by finding out that there were some last-minute changes to the will that either lessened your share or cut you out completely. The good...
Planning ahead to help your spouse after your death
There is little else as unsettling as thinking about how your spouse would manage if you were to pass away. While you can do your best to provide a supportive lifestyle while you are living, what happens when you are no longer physically able to protect your spouse?...
3 methods of reducing estate tax
When you work on your Michigan estate plan, chances are, you do so with the intent of leaving as much of your wealth behind for your loved ones, or the causes you care about, as you possibly can. One effective method of doing this involves reducing the amount of tax...
How fiduciaries breach their duty
If you accepted the responsibility of becoming the executor of someone’s Michigan will, you become a fiduciary when that person dies and you are faced with the duties entailed in taking his or her estate through the probate process. Being a fiduciary means that...
Revocable trusts and a beneficiary’s divorce
You have many options if you are thinking about setting up an estate plan, whether you decide to go forward with a special needs trust for one of your loved ones who struggles with a disability or some other type of estate plan. It is important to consider many...
