Category: Estate Planning
To finalize your last will and testament in Traverse City or elsewhere in Michigan, you do not need to have it notarized. Instead, the will must be in writing, you must sign or acknowledge the will in front of two … Continue reading
Why should you choose an executor when you are making your will? An executor can help ensure everything goes smoothly as your estate goes through the probate process. In this article, we at Alward Fisher discuss some additional reasons for … Continue reading
Considering what happens in the event that you become incapacitated or die can be a daunting prospect. However, planning for the future can also offer you peace of mind, as well as provide security for your loved ones. Estate planning … Continue reading
Most of the time, probate proceedings are simply formalities. They involve the courts reviewing the estate plan and overseeing the process of distributing assets among beneficiaries. However, sometimes the Michigan probate courts have to play a bigger role in a … Continue reading
Almost everyone has heard about estate planning and some of the benefits of engaging in this process. Many individuals that have made significant contributions to society during their lifetime may also want to know what will become of their legacy … Continue reading
Many people have a plan for tomorrow, next week and next year. However, when it comes to planning for our own death it can be uncomfortable and often procrastinated. Probate can be a public, costly and lengthy process. Mistakes that … Continue reading
Your property can help the people that you love when you die. Creating an estate plan or at least a last will helps guarantee that certain assets go to specific people. Otherwise, the Michigan probate court will have the final … Continue reading
After you left your last marriage, you went to your attorney to adjust your estate plan. Now that you’re looking to marry again, it’s another time when it’s important to talk to your attorney about blending your families and how … Continue reading
If you spent much of your life building on your career and focusing on growing your assets, then you may be one of many people in the country who have no specific heirs that you’d like to leave your assets … Continue reading
Divorce comes with a lot of adjustments. Understandably, a couple of things might fall through the cracks during this tumultuous period. However, keeping your estate plan up to date should not be among the overlooked or forgotten items on your … Continue reading