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One of the most important things in preparing your estate plan is naming the appropriate person to act as your Personal Representative (or Executor). Some people feel there is a “right” person to name, by virtue of relationship, birth order, or proximity – these reasons can lead to disastrous results if the wrong person is [...]
While your divorce is pending, it may be important to consider the impact your divorce may have on your estate planning documents. If you wouldn’t want your soon-to-be-ex making medical decisions for you, now is the time to update your Health Care Directive. When the divorce is commenced, the restraining provisions in the Summons prevent [...]
The term “estate planning” has a tendency to send many people in a panic -too complex, full of legal lingo and complicated tax concepts. In his article Estate Planning Without Anxiety Peter Keating with SmartMoney Magazine does a good job of explaining the basic concepts. There are four simple steps you should be aware of [...]
There are two big misconceptions when it comes to estate planning: (1) Only the rich need to worry about estate planning; and (2) Only people with kids need to worry about estate planning. When it comes to estate planning, young adults with minimal assets and no children are all too often overlooked. Unfortunately, failure to [...]
Ask the Advisor’s article 15 Crucial Money Moves for Seniors is not only good advice for those entering the “golden years,” but in today’s economy it is good advice for all. Okay, so maybe we can’t all apply for Social Security, join the AARP, or take advantage of senior discounts, but we all can:
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A recent Times Herald article by Michigan attorney Matthew Wallace provides a thorough explanation of the problems that may arise when using a Quit Claim Deed as an estate planning tool. Before attempting what seems like an easy, do-it-yourself estate plan consult with an attorney and discuss your options.
Perhaps you have heard something about “Will Parties.” This new trend is a take on the Tupperware Party and another way that our society is learning to take care of business in between work, soccer practice, and bed time. With a Will Party, you and your friends can get together (with or without the kids), and [...]
Many people wonder why they should hire an attorney, especially when there are various forms, books, websites, and software available designed to help you create your own estate plan, file your own divorce, or start your own business. Attorneys provide more than the necessary forms. The right attorney can provide you with peace of mind, [...]