Year: 2018
Divorce challenges children. Child custody arrangements never feel the same as living with two married parents. Children often feel uprooted and question where they belong. Rather than having one bedroom, they have two. Rather than having one set of toys, … Continue reading
When many Americans consider their assets, they consider “stuff” like cars, art and money in accounts. Many people across Michigan neglect estate planning when they feel their assets are too limited to require a will. However, these people often forget … Continue reading
Estate planning is a term that keeps appearing in Michigan. If a person has a will is that a sufficient estate plan? A will helps to determine who will inherit one’s belongings after one’s death. It does not make any … Continue reading
The decision to divorce is seldom arrived at easily. When children are involved it may be considered even more carefully. Once a couple makes the decision to divorce in Michigan, they may want to proceed quickly with separation and unwinding … Continue reading
People spend their entire working lives developing nest eggs for retirement. In some families, both spouses contribute to the same account. In others, one spouse may have a pension or a retirement fund through work. Regardless of how you’ve been … Continue reading
Estate plans are becoming a little more sophisticated in Michigan as more people become familiar with the multitude of options and tools that are available. For example, having a trust is a way to avoid the lengthy process of probate. … Continue reading
Parenting a special needs child is challenging. While there are many more opportunities for special needs individuals to live independently as adults in Michigan, many in the special needs community may never achieve complete financial independence. This can be a … Continue reading
Having an estate plan has become more prevalent as more people have become aware of the need to ensure that their wishes will be carried out after their death. In Michigan and elsewhere, such planning can lead to peace of … Continue reading
When a person dies in Michigan, there are many issues to be resolved. If estate planning was done, the process may be relatively straightforward. But what if a plan is not in place or if the appointed executor of the estate … Continue reading
When a person in Michigan prepares an estate plan, his or her will may indicate that certain bequests be made. These bequests may be made to family members, friends, charitable organizations or other recipients as indicated in the document. However, … Continue reading