Estate Planning

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Article
Estate Planning to Ensure Smooth Probate Administration
Streamline probate by understanding estate planning, efficient asset distribution, and legal requirements. Ensure a smooth process with expert guidance and foresight.
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Trust and Will: Simplifying Your Estate Planning
Understand the differences between wills and trusts to secure your assets, maintain privacy, and plan for your legacy. Estate planning ensures your wishes are fulfilled.
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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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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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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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Article
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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Webinar
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.