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As an adult, you might tend to focus more on present-day necessities. Your current living situation might dictate most legal documents you have as an adult. Getting a driver’s license is easy to justify, for example. You need a valid license to drive your car to work...
You worked hard for everything you have. But without the right plan, your legacy could get stuck in court for months while strangers read through your finances. A will and a trust both help you pass on what you own, but they work in very different ways. In...
Having conversations about the future with aging parents can feel challenging but also offers a great opportunity to demonstrate care and ensure their wishes are honored. Although estate planning is a practical matter, it truly reflects legacy and love. Initiating...
A bare-bones estate plan isn't enough for everyone. Business owners often have a variety of unique challenges to address. When someone owns and operates a business, estate planning protects not just that individual and their loved ones but also the company that they...
Adults putting together an estate plan in Michigan often have personal priorities that they want to address. For many, getting married or having a child is what inspires them to put together an estate plan. They want to ensure that they can take care of their loved...
Everyone needs an estate plan, but most people do not have one. If this is surprising to you, you may be ahead of the game. Only about 1/3 of Americans have already made an estate plan. The other 2/3 are either not expecting to make one at all or are perhaps planning...
As a small business owner, you dedicate your time and energy to ensure your enterprise’s success. While you focus on the day-to-day operations and growth of your business, it's really important not to overlook the importance of estate planning. Estate planning goes...
An estate plan is so much more than “just a will.” In fact, a good estate plan is a comprehensive set of legal documents and strategies that help ensure your assets are protected, your health care and end-of-life wishes are respected and your loved ones are taken care...
Business owners frequently have more daily obligations and personal responsibilities than other members of their communities. They are beholden not just to their immediate family members but also to investors and employees. Those responsibilities won't simply...
There is no universal estate planning solution that works for every person hoping to provide for their spouse, children or other loved ones when they die. Your estate plan may include a variety of documents, each of which you will tailor to your specific...