Estate Plan Basics: What are Contestable Wills?
Ddswayne2021-02-10T07:04:18+00:00The estate planning process specified in estate law was meant to make drafting a will (and distributing personal property to heirs and surviving spouse of
February 2021
Why Create a Will and a Trust with an Attorney?
Ddswayne2021-02-10T06:54:58+00:00This pandemic changed the way the world works. Although a vaccine has been made, the dangers are still there. You won’t know when your time
January 2021
Looking at Estates: Inheritance Tax
Ddswayne2021-01-08T09:27:53+00:00While there is no inheritance tax or estate tax in Michigan, one's estate will still be subject to state law on estate administration. While wills,
December 2020
Ask Yourself These 8 Questions Before Creating An Estate Plan
Ddswayne2020-12-19T13:08:17+00:00Do you have a plan in place in the event of a sudden disability or death? If you want to make sure all financial, estate
Medicaid Planning: Facts vs. Myths
Ddswayne2021-01-07T11:34:58+00:00Do you know that the cost of a nursing home or long-term assisted living may deplete your assets rapidly? For the elderly, getting into Medicaid
Common Tools in Estate Planning Law
Ddswayne2020-12-19T12:49:55+00:00Any estate planning lawyer could tell you that setting up a last will and testament is not limited to novels or movies. There is a
How to Establish a Living Trust in Michigan
Ddswayne2020-12-19T12:41:13+00:00Wills and trusts are a valuable estate planning tool for asset protection. You’re probably familiar with a will, but a living trust in Michigan has
November 2020
Exploring Estate Plans
Ddswayne2020-11-10T07:28:47+00:00Drafting wills without consulting estate planning lawyers can lead to unnecessary stress to your loved ones when you pass away. As you create a will,
September 2020
Trust vs Will: What are the benefits of each?
Ddswayne2020-09-21T09:02:27+00:00When it comes to asset protection, having trusts and wills for your estate plan is essential. Wills and trusts allow you to name who will
Move-In, Rent, or Sell? What Your Beneficiaries Can Do With Inherited Homes
Ddswayne2020-09-21T08:47:26+00:00Estate planning is a complex decision-making process to ensure that your loved ones will be taken care of when you pass away, and the transfer