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Estate Planning Trusts

Guide to Estate Planning Trusts in Michigan According to survey results, most Americans believe that estate planning is important, but only 57% of people have a will. Trusts and estate planning are highly important responsibilities to take care of. If left unattended, an intestate death can result in unmanageable costs for family members as well as time-consuming legal complications. Nobody wants to leave their affairs in a mess, or cause their loved ones to be left in the middle of a legal battle. Fortunately, estate planning does not need to be difficult. Read on to [...]

November 9th, 2019|Michigan Estate Planning|

Elder Care Attorney

Elder Care 101: A Guide to Elder Law - Finding the Right Elder Care Attorney According to research, 15% of parents in the US are also caring for an elderly adult. With the population of seniors at 47 million (and on its way to doubling), many people are either facing the incapacitating effects of old age or are responsible for caring for a senior person. In many of these cases, the services of an elder care attorney might be needed. These types of attorneys specialize in what is known as elder law. Understanding elder law and the areas [...]

November 6th, 2019|Michigan Elder Law|

Macomb County Probate Court

Macomb County Probate Court - What You Need To Know When a loved one dies, the process of facilitating their assets to family members can be straightforward or it can end in lots of litigation and claims. If the situation ends up going to probate, you need to understand the laws in your state and which court you need to visit to handle all these matters. You need to learn more about the Macomb County probate court so you can figure out what obligations you must fulfill and the processes you need to follow. To [...]

October 15th, 2019|Michigan Probate Law|

Probate Without A Will

No Will? There's Still a Way: A Guide to Michigan's Probate Laws According to survey results, over half of the adult US population does not have a will. Statistically, we are more likely to start drafting wills as we get older. However, in some cases, this does not happen, which can lead to a person passing away without a legal will. This is also termed dying intestate. If this has happened to a family member of yours, do not panic. Fortunately, there are provisions for you to carry out probate without a will. Read on to find [...]

October 10th, 2019|Michigan Estate Planning|

Probate a Will

What it Takes to Probate a Will in Michigan This article discusses the process involved to probate a will, and covers other useful information regarding probate in the State of Michigan. When Someone Dies Without a Will When a person passes away without a will or trust their assets are declared intestate. This means that the state probate courts are in charge of administering the estate. This court-supervised legal process assigns a family member to gather the decedent’s assets, pay debts and taxes, and finally distribute assets to people who inherit them. Of [...]

September 27th, 2019|Michigan Probate Law|

Livonia Senior Citizen Resources

Resources for Senior Citizens in Livonia, MI As an experienced elder law, estate planning, and probate law firm, we regularly interact with many senior citizens and their families. These interactions provide us with unique insights on legal requirements and needs associated with the elderly population. We’ve prepared this page to provide information on various local resources for senior citizens located in the City of Livonia, MI. Continue reading to learn more. List of Free Elder Resources Below is a list of free senior citizen resources offered by the City of Livonia and certain [...]

September 16th, 2019|Michigan Elder Law|

Plymouth Senior Citizen Resources

Resources for Senior Citizens in Plymouth, MI As an experienced law firm that practices in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and probate, we regularly deal with senior citizens and their families. As a result, we are very familiar with the unique needs associated with the aging population. This page provides information on resources for senior citizens in Plymouth, MI which is where our law firm is located. We hope you find these resources helpful. List of Free Elder Resources Below is a list of resources offered to senior citizens in Plymouth, [...]

September 12th, 2019|Michigan Elder Law|

Michigan Estate Tax

An estate tax refers to a monetary fee imposed by the state or federal government based upon the value of someone’s estate after they pass away. In Michigan, there isn’t a “Michigan estate tax” persay; however, there are cases where individuals may be required to pay certain taxes after receiving assets. This article discusses aspects of inheritance tax, estate tax, and other relevant points regarding asset taxation in the State of Michigan. Asset Taxation in Michigan Michigan has a state sales tax of 6% and a state income tax of 4.25%. Michigan also taxes pensions [...]

August 20th, 2019|Michigan Estate Planning|

What is Probate?

What is Probate? As an experienced law firm that routinely deals with elderly clients and their families, we are often asked “what is probate?” Before answering this question, it’s important to understand that there’s a specialized court known as “probate court.” These courts deal with specialized issues relating to illness, disability, and death. Simply put, probate is a court supervised process that oversees the distribution of someone’s assets and inheritance after they pass away. This article provides a background on probate and describes various legal issues that an attorney who practices in this area deals [...]

August 2nd, 2019|Michigan Probate Law|

What is Estate Planning?

What is Estate Planning? One of the more common questions our law firm encounters is “what is estate planning?” Before answering this question, it’s important to point out that estate planning is one of the most misunderstood concepts of law. For instance, many believe that this concept is only applicable to super wealthy or elderly individuals. Simply put, this is not true. The short answer to this question is that estate planning is setting up a plan so that your wishes are known in the event you become ill or pass away. This article provides [...]

July 23rd, 2019|Michigan Estate Planning|

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