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Who Can Be Appointed a Personal Representative in a Probate Case?
January 31st, 2020
A personal representative is the person in charge of overseeing and distributing the property owned solely by a deceased person, or decedent, at their death through the probate process. (Property owned jointly with others, or held in a trust, does no…
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Categories: Estate Administration
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What Should I Do if a Trustee or Personal Representative Isn’t Doing Their Job?
January 2nd, 2020
With the death of a loved one, normal routines and patterns can be thrown into disarray. That is why we encourage our clients to create an estate plan: so that in the days following a death, a trusted person can manage the assets of the deceased (dec…
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Categories: Trusts
The Three Documents Your College-Aged Child Should Sign
December 2nd, 2019
For most of your child’s life, you’ve been responsible for managing their healthcare, and any significant assets intended for them. When they wake up on their eighteenth birthday, you still see your beloved child—but the law sees a lega…
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Categories: Other Questions
What Information Does a Trustee Owe a Beneficiary of a Trust?
October 9th, 2019
From the perspective of the person creating a trust (called the settlor or grantor), a trust may have many advantages: probate avoidance, the ability to exert control over assets left to children and grandchildren, and the security of the knowledge t…
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Categories: Trusts
Can a Prenup Keep You From Inheriting From Your Spouse?
September 4th, 2019
Most people think of prenuptial agreements, or prenups, as something to put in place in case of divorce: should you and your future spouse decide to part ways, the prenup can dictate whether there will be spousal support, and how property will be div…
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Categories: Estate planning
Where Should You File Your Michigan Probate Matter? A Guide To Proper Venue
July 25th, 2019
Where should you file your probate matter in Michigan? This hand guide will walk you though the rules to file in the right county.
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Categories: Other Questions
Parental Rights and Responsibilities: Knowing Your Rights and How to Best Provide for Your Child
June 19th, 2019
Whether you’re planning on becoming a first-time parent or you have half a dozen children, it’s important to know what your parental rights and responsibilities are. Historically, parental rights go hand-in-hand with parental responsibilities. Pa…
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What To Consider Before Hiring A Probate Attorney In Michigan
May 1st, 2019
How do you know what to look for before retaining a probate attorney in Michigan? This informative blog will provide you with invaluable tips to guide you in the right choice to represent you for your probate matter.
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Categories: Probate Litigation
What Is Probate Mediation in Michigan?
April 29th, 2019
Probate mediation is a valuable resource for families and other parties involved n a probate or elder dispute to resolve the dispute without the stress, cost and uncertainty of probate litigation.
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Categories: Probate Litigation
Elder Undue Influence - A Checklist Of Red Flags
February 17th, 2019
A check list of red flags for potential undue influence and exploitation of elder adults
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