Many people spend tons of time preparing and planning for some things--like a wedding or a vacation--and virtually no time on other important issues--such as long-term care. The problem is that many Michigan residents do not like to think about a time when they may...
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Month: October 2014
What are the requirements for legally valid wills?
Wills are an important way for people to manage their affairs after they are gone. These legal documents enable people to pass property on to beneficiaries, make charitable donations to nonprofit organizations out of their estate and avoid disputes between family...
Understanding the basics of a revocable trust
Many people avoid estate planning altogether because it tends to be an uncomfortable subject. Other people may tackle estate planning head-on but rely primarily on a will as the way to ensure that their wishes are carried out upon their deaths. There are some things...
What is probate and how does it work?
Probate is a word that refers to the process of estate administration after a person's death. The administration of the estate is carried out by someone named as the personal representative of the decedent. The representative may have been named in the decedent's will...
Study shows most want to leave inheritance, but few expect one
Michigan residents, like other people around the country, probably experience a range of emotions when they contemplate estate planning. Some of them probably prefer not to think about it because the thought of planning for one's death feels morbid. Others take the...