On behalf of Bingham Legal Group PC | Dec 23, 2020 | Probate Administration
Creating a will that outlines your wishes concerning the division of your assets after you are gone can help your family understand how to handle the disbursement, but what happens when there is a disagreement among your heirs? Such arguments can lead to probate...
On behalf of Bingham Legal Group PC | Oct 16, 2020 | Probate Administration
Sometimes, people have complaints about elements of an estate plan or a will. The best way for you to avoid this is typically to consider the human element while planning for the future. However, even the best plans sometimes fail to address every possible outcome....
On behalf of Bingham Legal Group PC | Oct 14, 2020 | Probate Administration
Understanding the probate and estate administration process can help you make important decisions about your will. In Michigan, specific requirements determine whether a will must go through probate, or court supervision, after you die. Review the probate laws in...
On behalf of Bingham Legal Group PC | Aug 26, 2020 | Probate Administration
Many people wish to avoid probate at all costs. Probate can be very expensive, time-consuming and the public nature of it is off putting for most. However, some strategies for avoiding probate are more problematic than not. For instance, if you are going through the...
On behalf of Bingham Legal Group PC | Aug 10, 2020 | Probate Administration
It is very common these days for Michigan residents to own real estate in warmer climates (to be used during our cold winter months). It is also common for people in other states to own lake homes and other vacation properties here in Michigan. These are great assets...
On behalf of Bingham Legal Group PC | Jul 31, 2020 | Probate Administration
After your death, you will no longer have control over what happens to your property and assets, so you want to pick the right person to serve as the executor of your estate. You want to avoid potential issues with your pick, though. Choosing the wrong executor may...
On behalf of Bingham Legal Group PC | Jun 22, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate Administration
When a person passes away, their estate begins moving through probate court. Each state has a probate court that oversees the distribution of a person’s estate. This process ensures that the estate satisfies outstanding debts, pays finals taxes to the government and...
On behalf of Bingham Legal Group PC | Jun 12, 2020 | Probate Administration
Many people are hesitant about estate planning. Considering the end of one’s life is challenging and uncomfortable. However, many heads of households understand that these plans are essential to taking care of their family after they are gone. Unfortunately, many...
On behalf of Bingham Legal Group PC | Apr 24, 2020 | Probate Administration
Probate is the process whereby your executor manages and distributes your assets according to the law with the court’s oversight. Not every asset you own will be under the authority of the probate court. According to the State Bar of Michigan, there are certain...
On behalf of Bingham Legal Group PC | Mar 20, 2020 | Probate Administration
When preparing your end of life plans, one of the most common documents people create is a will. This document provides a legal record of what you want to happen with your assets after your death. If you do not have a will, a court will decide what happens and follow...
