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Michigan Law Center Recognized as Best in Estate Planning
In their annual "Best of" issue, Grand Rapids Magazine voters selected Michigan Law Center as "Best Estate Planning" in the "Services" category.
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Estate Planning for Blended Families: Challenges and Opportunities
Blended families risk disinheritance if estate planning is neglected. Pour-over trusts offer advantages.
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Settlement Protection Trusts: A Guide to Safeguarding Assets
A settlement protection trust is a valuable tool for long-term financial security, asset protection, and tax advantages.
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Revocable Living Trust Michigan: Comprehensive Guide & Benefits
Revocable living trusts offer tax benefits, probate bypass, incapacity planning, and more in Michigan.
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Wills and Trusts Attorney: Estate Planning Made Easy
A lawyer to help your estate planning with wills, trusts, and the probate process is invaluble. Discover more benefits in this comprehensive guide.
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Grasping Settlement Planning: Our Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Your Financial Future
Settlement planning is a comprehensive strategy to manage and allocate funds received from a legal settlement. It aims to ensure long-term financial stability and security for the beneficiaries.
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Choosing the Right Michigan Attorney for Estate Planning
Many options exist for estate planning attorneys in Michigan. We help you decide on what's right for you.
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Michigan Enacts Uniform Power of Attorney Act
Learn the new rules for powers of attorney in Michigan (the UPOAA) that took effect on July 1, 2024.
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Our Comprehensive Guide to Estate Planning: Key Components, Tools, and Strategies
Estate planning is essential for organizing asset distribution, managing property, and preparing for incapacity. Learn how wills, trusts, and powers of attorney protect your family and assets​.
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Gifting to Persons with Disabilities Using an ABLE Account
Planning gifts for a loved one with disabilities requires careful consideration to avoid impacting their eligibility for government benefits. In this webinar, we will explore how ABLE accounts can be a powerful special needs planning tool for gifting to individuals with disabilities.
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Special Needs Probate 101
Learn the fundamentals of probate in Michigan with a focus on individuals with disabilities. This session will cover key topics such as estate administration for special needs heirs, guardianships for individuals with developmental disabilities, conservatorships, and the vital role of special needs trusts.
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Preparing For and Managing Supplemental Security Income Benefits
Navigating Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can be complex, but understanding the process is crucial for securing the financial well-being of a loved one with special needs.
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Guardianship vs. Power of Attorney
Deciding between guardianship and power of attorney is an important decision that can significantly impact the care and protection of a loved one. In this webinar, we will guide you through the key differences between these two legal tools and explain when each is appropriate.
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