Almost inevitably, there are final expenses to pay and accounts to settle when a loved one dies. So, life insurance is an integral part of an estate plan, because it gives the personal representative funds...
Read MoreA New York woman made headlines about a year ago when she revised her will to leave $1 million to her Maltese terrier.When 60-year-old Rose Ann Bolasny dies, Bella Mia will inherit a vacation home,...
Read MoreLegally, minors cannot own property or make contracts, and that may be the best reason to partner with an experienced trust attorney regarding such vehicles for minor inheritance. There are some other reasons as well,...
Read MoreA “trust” is something you might associate with wealthy socialite families. But trusts are actually a common Michigan estate planning device used by individuals from all social and economic backgrounds. There are, in fact, many...
Read MoreBenjamin Franklin is often credited with coining the expression that “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Indeed, the former does not necessarily end the latter. Even after...
Read MoreIt is not unusual for an elderly parent or other relative to experience an occasional memory lapse. But frequent or prolonged memory lapses may indicate the existence of a more serious problem. Memory loss is...
Read MoreEstate planning is important for everyone in Michigan, regardless of your annual income or the amount of property you own. There are many different kinds of assets that exist, and through estate planning, you can...
Read MoreThe Law Firm 500 Award team announced its 2016 Honorees, ranking the Law Offices of David L. Carrier number 52 on its First Annual Law Firm 500 Honorees List. ...
Read MoreIf you have recently experienced the death of a loved one, you may have questions about the probate process. For many residents of the Grand Rapids area, the term “probate” is not one with which...
Read MoreDeciding where a loved one will reside after they are no longer able to care for themselves can be a difficult and emotional process. However, making plans for the future is often the best way...
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