“Where there’s a will there’s a way.” – George Herbert, Jacula Prudentusm (1640).Most people believe estate planning is important, but less than half have made any plans. In my experience with myself, and with friends and family, the road to good estate planning follows similar...
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For this year’s awareness week, Carrier Law focused on sharing the “What If’s” that can occur in life, and how they are exacerbated without estate planning....
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A health care crisis can arise in an instant – even for the healthiest person – so every estate plan should have a health care component. This provides the powers and instructions to your loved ones and doctors to carry out your wishes should you...
Read MoreEstate planning fraud has become an increasingly common problem in recent decades, especially for the elderly. Fortunately, fraud can be detected at an early stage through careful planning and taking precautions, so if you are concerned that an elderly relative is being taken advantage of,...
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by Bill Bereza, Associate AttorneyMy dad was sure that he was going to live to 100. He was born the year after his parents bought the family farm, and he always talked about getting the farm into Michigan’s Centennial Farm Program. Planning for death or...
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by Molly Black, Director of Legal ServicesIf a Michigan resident dies without a will, otherwise known as dying intestate, the intestacy laws under the Estates and Protected Individuals Code ("EPIC") dictate who will inherit the property of the decedent. This provides for an inflexible pattern...
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by Samantha Sprague, AttorneyCONGRATULATIONS! Becoming a parent is an amazing experience. One thing you should be accustomed to by now is asking questions. Sometimes you get a lot of ‘answers’ to questions you may not have even known to ask.Whether you're brand new to the...
Read MoreIf you’re looking for an estate planning attorney in Greater Grand Rapids, MI, you can contact Carrier Law. Most individuals put off estate planning since it’s not the most pleasant topic, but it’s best to take on the responsibility early in order to protect your...
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Americans aren’t doing so well when it comes to estate planning. While 53 percent have a health care power of attorney, only 42 percent have a will or living trust. That means most of us are gambling with our estate.If you haven’t started estate planning,...
Read MoreA will is a legal document that lets you tell the world who should receive your assets after your death. An “I Love You” Will basically states, I leave everything to my spouse first and then to our children equally. In real life this type...
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