Being appointed an executor of an estate reflects a level of trust, but the appointment can require a lot of time, especially for business owners. Executors should know about their role in estate administration. An executor carries out the decedent's wishes as set...
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Month: November 2018
Getting long-term care for a spouse or partner
As couples get older, partners or spouses sometimes must change their roles to become primary caregiver. Ultimately, when this task becomes unreasonably difficult, they must decide when the time is appropriate for obtaining long-term nursing home care. Almost 25...
When a holiday dinner turns into an estate dispute
The holiday season is not always joyful. After the death of a loved one, it can be full of legal and emotional complications. Disputes over an estate may arise among you and your family over the holidays. As you all convene in one place, it can be the setting that...
Murder alleged in will contest
Battles over a family's estate can be bitter. Recent litigation over a will contest in Washtenaw County became especially acrimonious after one man accused his brother of drowning their wealthy mother because she was planning to make changes to her will.The deceased...
Passing on non-monetary property may be complicated
Passing on money and bonds to heirs may be relatively straight-forward. But, distribution of things like property, art and jewelry require additional estate planning. Determining an object's fair market value is important, regardless of whether the asset or profits...
When children need trusts
Wills are usually the obvious and easiest part of estate planning. In certain circumstances, however, trusts should be created for children in Michigan. A trust is recommended when a child is a minor. A minor child is unable to receive an inheritance or benefit...