
The Role of a Trustee in Michigan Trusts
One of the most important decisions you and your family make when establishing a trust is choosing a trustee. The selection of a person or institution to represent
Attorney Sean Nichols has dedicated his practice to assisting clients throughout legal issues that come with aging. Our practice offers a combination of experience, skill, and knowledge. This knowledge and experience aids clients throughout the emotional aspects that families face with the aging process. Sean brings a customized solution to each client’s unique needs.
When you schedule a consultation with our office, you get an actual discussion. An attorney will meet with you, carefully review the facts of your case, spend the time to listen to your legal problems and needs, and offer smart solutions. We also believe in educating our clients. That means we are always comfortable explaining why we make specific recommendations, and how they fit into the law and your facts. Our consultations typically take one to two hours.
So, we do charge for consultations. The cost of most consultations ranges from $200-$700 dollars, depending on the case. Our consultations typically range from one to two hours and also include the time we spend reviewing the materials and intake you provide before the meeting. We credit the cost of the consultation if you hire us within seven days of the consultation date. This method has worked well for us since the practice started in 2011. We believe it shows in the referrals we receive from past clients, retired judges, practicing attorneys, financial advisors, Certified Public Accountants, and many other people and professionals. We have even received referrals from attorneys we were on the other side of in past cases.
An estate plan helps to plan a comfortable future for yourself and family. It also offers protection in case of a sudden tragic event. An experienced estate planning attorney understands that each individual situation is unique and that the plan should be customized to your needs. We assist with:
Probate involves the distribution of assets and inheritance after someone passes away. A probate lawyer specializes in this court-supervised process and handles any issues that may arise.
Our law firm assists with all aspects of Michigan probate including:
The elderly population faces many unique legal issues. This includes issues surrounding elder Medicaid, nursing home costs, long term care, Alzheimer’s & dementia, and more. An elder law attorney helps senior citizens and their families navigate these laws. Our law firm helps with:
Estate litigation is also commonly referred to as “probate litigation.” In short, this involves a legal dispute over the probate process. In other words, an estate litigation lawsuit is a formal legal objection over the way assets or inheritance is being handled or distributed from a deceased individual’s estate.
One of the most important decisions you and your family make when establishing a trust is choosing a trustee. The selection of a person or institution to represent
Blended families are quite common in Michigan. The term “blended family” refers to families consisting of children from previous relationships, or marriages. Of course, this family may include
Acquiring a Paid-Off Inherited House Losing a family member can be tough, and inheriting a house from them can bring its own set of challenges. However, knowing the