While no one is eager to think about and plan for his or her own demise, which is when these documents come into play, if
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Steps to Take When a Loved One Dies
WXYZ Detroit’s recent article, “Tips you need to know to take a loved one's estate through probate,” explains that within 42 days of the death,
Surprise Your Heirs with the Perfect Estate Plan
“You may have created the perfect estate plan, but your heirs can easily end up in conflict and your estate in dispute–especially if the provisions
Is a Living Trust Right for You?
A living trust is a legal document that holds title to your assets for your benefit (and likely with you as the trustee) while you're
Plug Your Nose and Draft a Will!
As icky as it can be to think about your own death, estate planning attorneys will tell you that it’s imperative to protect your family
Remember These Remarriage Reminders
The unforeseen legal consequences incurred by a second or even third marriage can snarl careful estate planning and leave heirs disenfranchised and bitter, warns On
Protection for a Non-Relative Inheritance
“How to avoid elder exploitation and other inheritance headaches.” There’s a growing trend of elder exploitation, according to New Hampshire Magazine’s September 2016 issue in
Don’t Go Commando Without a Will
Did you know you need a will? You really do. Creating a will can make certain that your assets are transferred the way that you
Getting Married Again Means “You Do” Need to Review Your Assets and Estate Plan
A major challenge for those walking down the aisle again is how to reconcile preserving assets for children from a prior marriage and still taking
The Nuts and Bolts of Defending a Will Contest
There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to the defense of a will contest.The National Law Review article “Defending a Will Contest”
Don’t Horse Around with Estate Planning and Your Stable
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to estate planning. These are personal decisions you should make after carefully weighing all of the options with a qualified attorney.
Six Titles Not in the Prince Songbook: Estate Planning Documents
Forbes' article, "Prince and Estate Planning: What We Can Learn from the Late Musician's Financial Picture," reminds us that you don't have to be a