Estates & Trusts

“Newman’s Own” Estate Plan Problems

Oct 24, 2022

Last month, we discussed the problems created by Anne Heche not having an estate plan in place bef...

Anne Heche Leaves an Estate With No Direction

Sep 08, 2022

Actor Anne Heche made recent headlines with a dramatic car crash into a house that resulted in her d...

Thoughts on Being a Personal Representative

Aug 09, 2022

Serving as a personal representative of someone’s estate (or as trustee of their trust) is a great...

Aging Parents and Estate Planning

Jul 22, 2022

Bringing up the topic of estate planning with your aging parents can be challenging, which is why ma...

Can an Estranged Relative Contest My Estate?

Jun 27, 2022

There are many reasons to create a will or estate plan: to provide for your family; to have peace o...

How to Make the Probate Court Process Easier

Jun 15, 2022

After losing a loved one, the last thing most people want to do is go through a complicated court pr...

New FDIC Regulations May Affect How Your Trust Is Insured

May 27, 2022

Trusts are a popular estate planning tool for many families because of the protections they provid...

Why Do I Need to Set up a Living Trust?

May 23, 2022

If you have been thinking about making or updating an estate plan, chances are you have wondered if...

What Legal Rights Does a Trust Beneficiary Have?

May 18, 2022

At its most basic, a trust is a legal relationship between three parties: the grantor (also called t...

What Is the Michigan State Real Estate Transfer Tax (Srett) Refund Rule?

Apr 20, 2022

In Michigan, certain homeowners are eligible for a refund of the state real estate transfer tax (SRE...