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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
As you’ve probably discovered, divorces are hard enough when only two people are involved. Once you consider older children in your divorce, everything becomes more complicated. It’s not just visitation that becomes a complication, it’s property division and dividing your … Continue reading
Ask people on the street in Michigan if they have an estate plan in place and the likely response will be that they have wills and so are all set. But is that true? Are wills the best answer? What about a … Continue reading
As people become aware of the need to have an estate plan, they are putting them in place. But what about people who have had an estate plan in place for many years in Michigan? Some think that with the … Continue reading
Estate plans in Michigan are becoming more common as people better understand the need for them. However, just having one in place doesn’t mean a person can assume that he or she is covered for all eventualities. There are maintenance … Continue reading
Everyone in Michigan should have an estate plan. People may think that they don’t have enough to constitute an estate. Estate planning can ensure that whatever a person leaves behind will be handled according to his or her wishes and … Continue reading
When a couple is considering going through a divorce in Michigan, it is likely that they will have kids, and this is one of the main reasons why divorces can be so complicated. However, studies show that it is more … Continue reading