One of the best things Michigan residents can do to protect their assets and their loved ones is to make sure that the information on any accounts and legal documents they have is accurate and up to date. Making sure beneficiary designations represent one’s current...
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Should you take on the role of a fiduciary?
If you have a loved one who has suggested that they’d like you to be a fiduciary for their estate, what that means is that they may want to add you as the executor, as the trustee of a trust or to assign you as a power of attorney. As a fiduciary, you’ll be...
Wondering if you have a case for probate litigation?
After losing a loved one, you hope that you can get through Michigan’s estate administration process as quickly and pain-free as possible. Unfortunately, for many, things don’t work out that way. There are reasons to delay administration in order to resolve certain...
Michigan estate administration: Gaining access to digital assets
Closing out a loved one’s estate takes time, especially if he or she failed to grant anyone access to certain assets. Digital assets, in particular, can be troublesome to deal with during the estate administration process, whether it is completed in Michigan or...
How does probate work in Michigan?
Losing a loved one is difficult to deal with, no matter how or when it happens or if it is expected or comes as a complete shock. The last thing anyone wants to do when grieving their loss is worry about having to close out their loved one’s estate, but it has to...
After your parent dies, these are your next steps
When you lose one of your parents, it’s devastating. You may be deep in mourning, and you may not want to deal with the legal aspects of the situation. Unfortunately, it is important to handle your parent’s estate when you’re the appointed executor. Your immediate job...
Topic Category 2: Estate administration and probate
When it comes time to administer a loved one’s estate, whether in the state of Michigan or elsewhere, most people just want to get it done and over with as quickly as possible. That can be difficult to do, though, if the executor is dragging his or her feet. If you...
Can you challenge a trust in Michigan?
When planning an estate, choosing to create a trust can be a sure way of protecting assets. Planners may choose to draft revocable or irrevocable trusts. In Michigan, there are circumstances that dictate whether a person may challenge a trust. If you are wondering...
How an inventory of assets protects the executor of an estate
One of the earliest steps in the administration of an estate will involve creating an inventory of assets and financial liabilities. You will need this inventory to present to the probate court along with the last will and other important documentation. The inventory...
Ensure estate is handled properly in Michigan
When a loved one from Michigan passes away, their family members have to deal with their final arrangements. An individual with has an estate plan in place will likely have named a personal representative. This person is responsible for making sure the decedent's...