What It Really Feels Like for the Ones Left Behind
Dying Without a Will: What It Really Feels Like for the Ones Left Behind Picture this: Your husband—or your dad—has just passed away suddenly. The
Top 20 Frequently Asked Questions About Last Wills in Michigan Estate Planning
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Important Considerations for Funding a Living Trust
A revocable living trust — also known as an inter-vivos trust — is a useful estate planning mechanism for many reasons. Living trusts can be

What Does “Protected Individual” Mean in the Michigan Probate Courts?
In a previous post for this site, we explored a bit of the history and context surrounding Michigan’s Estates and Protected individuals Code (EPIC). In

Should Digital Assets Be Part of Your Estate Plan?
Today, most of us use computers, phones, and tablets to send messages, check in with friends, carry out important financial transactions, watch TV and listen

How Do I Access a Decedent’s Safe Deposit Box in Michigan?
In a previous article for this site, we wrote about the importance of taking care to thoughtfully organize, store, and safeguard your estate planning documents
