Thursday, June 29
The Ins and Outs of Probate Taxes
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Thursday, June 29
In Blog, Estate Planning
Helping Your Parents Establish an Estate Plan
Depending on your parents, discussions regarding estate plans can be either easy or hard. Some people are lucky in that their parents may be at a stage of their life where they’re willing to accept some help and guidance from their adult children. Others may be resistant, which will likely make everything from gaining power of attorney to helping them find in-home assistance or a care facility difficult.
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New David L. Carrier workshop explains Medicaid program’s role in estate planning
When it comes to estate planning and elder law, you could say the Law Offices of David L. Carrier sets the pace. Or, rather, they set the PACE. The Grand Rapids-based firm, which helps families navigate through complicated issues and laws surrounding estate planning, is...
Read More Thursday, April 27
In Blog, Estate Planning
What Happens to Your Estate Plan If You Move?
Making an estate plan is not a one-time affair. Changes in your life may prompt you to revise your will, trust, power of attorney, or advance directives for health care. Even if you do not think any changes are necessary, it may still be a...
Read MoreThe Difference Between Medicaid Pre-Planning and Crisis Planning
Medicaid is designed to help seniors with limited means afford medical care, including long-term nursing home care. Since Michigan's Medicaid program imposes strict limits on an applicant's income and assets, some planning may be necessary to help ensure eligibility. Medicaid estate planning generally falls into...
Read More Thursday, April 13
In Blog, Estate Planning
What is a sweetheart trust?
A revocable living trust is an estate planning tool that lets you transfer assets to a trustee. You can serve as your own trustee, allowing you to keep control over the assets during your lifetime. Upon your death, a successor trustee (that you previously named)...
Read More Thursday, April 6
In Blog, Estate Planning
Naming Guardians for Your Children
If you have minor children your first estate planning question is probably, “Who will take care of them if I die?” Naming a guardian for your child is a major decision. There are a number of things you need to consider before making your choice. Guardianships...
Read More Thursday, March 30
In Blog, Estate Planning
How Much Does a Michigan Will Cost?
A common question every estate planning lawyer gets is, “How much do you charge for a will?” There is no single answer. A will is not a standardized product. Each will has unique characteristics based on a person's financial, family, and legal situation.Estate Planning Is...
Read More Thursday, March 23
In Blog, Estate Planning
How Divorce Affects Your Michigan Estate Plan
Divorce is a complicated process of unwinding not just a marriage, but of property and other legal obligations. There are many legal issues to consider. For example, how does a divorce affect your will or other estate planning documents?Divorce (Partially) Revokes Your WillMarried couples typically...
Read More Thursday, March 16
In Blog, Estate Planning
The Role of an Executor in Michigan
An executor, or personal representative, carries out the terms and provisions of a deceased person’s will. Typically, the creator of the will (also known as the testator) will name an executor who is responsible for closing out the testator’s estate, which means taking care of...
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