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...
On behalf of Bingham Legal Group PC | Mar 17, 2020 | Probate Administration
Often, family members may anticipate that a loved one will name them to his or her will. If the family does not discuss the estate plans put in place, then they may not know whether they stand to inherit from a recently deceased loved one’s estate or not. However,...
On behalf of Bingham Legal Group PC | Feb 27, 2020 | Probate Administration
When a person dies, probate is the court-supervised process by which the executor administers the deceased person’s estate. In Michigan, only certain assets are subject to the probate process. Whether you are planning your own estate or serving as executor for...
On behalf of Bingham Legal Group PC | Jan 22, 2020 | Probate Administration
Many people seek to avoid or minimize probate because of how long the process can take. If you have never gone through probate, you might believe it takes a lot of time before it finally finishes. In reality, probate can vary in length. Sometimes probate lasts as...
