Estate Planning

Passing a home to the next generation usually means either a will that still goes through probate or a trust that takes real effort to set up. Michigan recognizes a third option that lets a homeowner keep full control during life while avoiding both of those outcomes. What This Deed Actually Does An enhanced life  … Read more

Michigan’s New Probate Reform Bills and What They Mean for Your Trust Michigan’s House of Representatives unanimously approved two probate reform bills on June 24, 2026. House Bills 4408 and 4523 address long-standing gaps in the state’s trust law, and the changes will affect how trustees, beneficiaries, and probate courts handle trust administration going forward.  … Read more

Estate planning is an important process for adults in many different situations. People need to name a guardian when they have children and/or better ensure the right person will inherit their business when they die. The paperwork included in an estate plan can communicate somebody’s wishes to the Michigan probate courts and their family members.  … Read more

Trusts require a bit more consideration and planning to add to an estate plan than a simple will. However, those who commit the time and effort necessary to create trusts often reap valuable benefits. Trusts are useful estate planning tools for people in a broad range of personal and financial situations. The exact benefits you  … Read more

Young couples who are building a family together and professionals who are thinking about their security need to put together estate plans. As do retirees, young adults and anyone else who has a vested interest in controlling their legacy instead of handing that power over to the state. Someone’s current family and financial circumstances determine  … Read more