Probate an Estate in Michigan
Probate is the legal process by which the estate of a deceased person is settled. Regardless if someone dies with or without a will,...
No R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Following the death of Aretha Franklin, it was reported that she did not have a will or trust. Although the Queen of Soul’s estate has...
The Long Term Care Challenge
A recent Bloomberg View article explores the implications of General Electric’s multi-billion dollar losses from its long term care...
What Does it Mean to Specialize in Elder Law?
I’m often asked if I specialize in elder law. Not only do I answer “yes”, I typically try to explain the reason for my answer. While...
Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage
A recent Kaiser Health News article (“Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How To Choose”) offers some helpful advice on choosing between a...
Common Estate Planning Questions and Answers
What is Estate Planning? Estate Planning is preparing for the orderly transfer of everything you own at your death. In short, it is...
Chose Your Agent Wisely
One of the most important documents in your estate planning portfolio is a Durable Power of Attorney. This document allows an individual...
Protecting Assets From Probate
When an individual with sole ownership of a property dies, the probate court will usually determine who the property will go to. Without...
Revocable Living Trusts
A revocable living trust is a legal document that includes instructions concerning what should be done with your assets after you die....
Life Sustaining Measures
When completing your estate planning, difficult questions arise concerning end of life measures. With new advances in medicine, it is...
