If your relatives have written a will, they have probably done more estate planning than most of their neighbors. After all, 62% of Americans have no will at all. Having a will, though, does not do your loved ones much good if the document does not reflect their...
Estate Litigation
Can you prevent a contested will?
As you work on your estate plan in Michigan, you may worry about any potential drama that occurs after you die. How can you prevent it? Is there any way to prevent a contested will? Do not keep your will a complete secret. While you should not brag about your estate...
Choosing and setting up the right trust for you
When setting up their final affairs in Michigan, many people consider a trust. Trusts are attractive for a number of reasons. They may hold off estate taxes and may prevent assets from passing through probate. Trusts also help to safeguard the financial interests of...
When should you contest a will?
Grandma always said she was going to leave you her heirloom jewelry and Grandpa promised you the 1965 Thunderbird that you helped him restore years ago. Now both your grandparents are gone. After the funeral you discover those items, along with a significant amount of...
