[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/estate-planning-involves-planning-for-an-uncertain-future\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/estate-planning-involves-planning-for-an-uncertain-future\/","headline":"Estate Planning Involves Planning for an Uncertain Future","name":"Estate Planning Involves Planning for an Uncertain Future","description":"Planning for the future takes on many forms. Creating a will and deciding who will inherit what assets is just a part of the\u00a0estate planning process for many Michigan individuals. Perhaps one of the most important parts of this process &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/estate-planning-involves-planning-for-an-uncertain-future\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2017-08-22","dateModified":"2022-06-20","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/author\/nmichlaw\/#Person","name":"Alward Fisher","url":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/author\/nmichlaw\/","identifier":10,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/63071aa228c966abd886a2cbb647b07806c39706d3fbac14fe9c4c475edc7457?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/63071aa228c966abd886a2cbb647b07806c39706d3fbac14fe9c4c475edc7457?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Alward Fisher","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/logo-fisher.png","url":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/logo-fisher.png","width":288,"height":103}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/feature-home-mobile-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/feature-home-mobile-1.jpg","height":"100","width":"100"},"url":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/estate-planning-involves-planning-for-an-uncertain-future\/","about":["Estate Planning"],"wordCount":363,"articleBody":"Planning for the future takes on many forms. Creating a will and deciding who will inherit what assets is just a part of the\u00a0estate planning process for many Michigan individuals. Perhaps one of the most important parts of this process is planning for what needs to happen and who should make decisions if one is no longer able to make them.Illness and injury can strike with little warning. One minute an individual is fine and living life to the fullest; the next minute, the individual is involved in a catastrophic accident and can no longer express his or her desires. In addition, many illnesses cause the individual to lose the ability to make decisions. For these reasons, an advanced health care directive is an important part of the estate planning process. With this in place, another individual is tasked with making these decisions in the event that the individual is no longer able to do so.A living will is another essential part of the estate planning process. Each individual has his or her own desires regarding the steps that should be taken to preserve life. If there is no hope of recovery, one may not wish for extreme measures to be taken. A living will removes the burden of making such decisions from loved ones and informs them as to the individual\u2019s actual desires.Estate planning is more than just creating a will and designating beneficiaries. It also includes planning for an uncertain future life. An experienced estate planning attorney can help guide one through the intricacies of Michigan law as it relates to this process.Source: Forbes, \u201cThe Biggest Estate Planning Mistake People Make\u201c, Brad Wiewel, Aug. 16, 2017About the AuthorLatest PostsAlward FisherAt Alward Fisher, we provide more than savvy legal representation. We provide peace of mind. Peace of mind for your business. Peace of mind for your family. And the peace of mind for your future. No matter what types of legal challenges you are facing, we can help you find solutions.Can You Stop a Michigan Divorce Once Filed?Alimony vs. Child Support: What\u2019s the Difference?Can Someone with the Power of Attorney Change a Will?"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Estate Planning Involves Planning for an Uncertain Future","item":"https:\/\/nmichlaw.com\/blog\/estate-planning-involves-planning-for-an-uncertain-future\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]