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PDF outline of a Michigan estate planning checklist
Estate Planning

Estate Planning Checklist

Planning for the management, transfer and division of your estate upon your eventual death or disability is not something many people consider until it’s too

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Estate Planning

Estate Planning Documents

Many people consider an estate plan as a necessary legal document for retirees. Although this is true, an estate plan is vital at all stages

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Blank example of a Michigan irrevocable trust form to give an idea of what a special needs trust entails
Estate Planning

Special Needs Trust

Everything You Need To Know About a Special Needs Trust When someone has a child with special needs or is caring for an adult with

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Estate Planning

Trust Protector

In 2010, the Michigan Trust Code defined the term “Trust Protector” as someone appointed to watch over a trust that will be in effect for

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Estate Planning

Life Estate

What Is a Life Estate? A Life Estate involves property ownership. In Michigan, an Enhanced Life Estate Deed, or Lady Bird Deed is also a

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Blank example of a Michigan legal document titled Lady Bird Deed
Estate Planning

Lady Bird Deed Michigan

A Michigan ladybird deed is a type of Quit Claim Deed commonly used in Michigan. This estate planning instrument allows a property owner to maintain

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