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Probate is the legal process of settling someone’s estate after they pass away, and handling debts and creditors is a big part of it. If you’ve been appointed to manage a loved one’s estate and are feeling unsure about what to do, our Hazel Park, MI probate lawyer can guide you through each step to  … Read more

Being named as an executor in someone’s will may feel like an honor, but it also demands a great deal of time and energy. If you’ve been appointed and are wondering what this role requires, you may also be asking yourself if you are required to accept it. The good news is that you do  … Read more

Probate is the legal process of settling someone’s estate after they pass away. While it’d be ideal for this process to be efficient, there are several reasons why it can take more time than you might anticipate. If you’re working through probate and feeling uncertain about the timeline, our Warren, MI probate lawyer can guide  … Read more

In our last blog entry, we discussed what a revocable living trust is and some of the benefits of a revocable living trust. You may still be wondering why a trust is necessary for your estate plan when you could just have a will, and our Troy, MI estate planning lawyer is here to help  … Read more

Many people have a perception that trusts are only for the rich or people with a lot of assets, and not for them and their situation, but our Troy, MI revocable trust lawyer knows how valuable a trust can be. Most estate planners will tell their clients that when creating an estate plan, that a  … Read more

In our last blog entry, we discussed the process of becoming a guardian of an incapacitated individual. We also touched upon how, in most cases, guardianship does not contain financial powers for the incapacitated individual, and instead that is a separate process called conservatorship. If you have questions about conservatorship or guardianship, our Troy, MI  … Read more

You have a spouse, adult child, or other relative, friend, or neighbor that is seriously ill or injured and is no longer able to manage their own affairs. People are asking you who has the power to make decisions for this person. However, when you try to make these decisions, you are told that they  … Read more

Online tools and downloadable templates have made it easier than ever for individuals to create legal documents on their own. While this might seem convenient, drafting your own trust without input from a qualified attorney carries risks that often don’t become clear until it’s too late. Trusts are more than just paperwork—they’re legal instruments that  … Read more

Trusts are common estate planning tools that allow individuals to direct how their assets are handled during their lifetime and after they pass away. While there are many types of trusts, most fall into one of two categories: revocable or irrevocable. Each serves a distinct purpose and comes with its own set of rules. Deciding  … Read more

If you’re falling behind on your credit card payments, you’re not alone. Many people in Michigan and across the country face the same challenge, especially when interest rates, late fees, and minimum payments make it harder to catch up. The good news is there are steps you can take to get control of the situation  … Read more