Estate Planning
As much as any area of the law, clients come to the estate planning process with misunderstandings, confusion and often fear. Concepts like “avoiding probate” and the “death tax” have entered into the public consciousness, but their significance is often exaggerated.
CT’s estate planning lawyers aren’t going to scare you with more intimidating concepts. Rather, their goal is to help you understand and make good decisions. No pressure, just information and guidance.
Would you benefit from having a Living Trust or is a simple Will adequate?
What is the difference between a medical and financial Power of Attorney?
Who should you appoint to manage your affairs when you die or if you become incapacitated?
Our lawyers are among the most experienced and knowledgeable estate planning attorneys in Michigan. That means they have both the technical expertise (know how to use the right words, know where the tax traps are, and know what the various documents should be used for) and that they are good counselors (help you understand what makes sense in your situation, explain the various documents and how those documents might be used in your situation).
To Read More On Estate Planning, Check Out These Articles:
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Asset Protection Trusts - the New Game in Town
With little fanfare, at the close of 2016, the Michigan Legislature passed (and Governor Snyder signed) legislation that created a new and dramaticall ...
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Estate Plans for When Your Kids Won't Do As Well As You
By the time I meet with clients (usually in their 50s or 60s, if not older), they have a pretty good idea of how
their children will make out: whethe ...
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A Matter of Trust
For many people, the process of estate planning begins with the question: “Do I need a Trust?”
In the remainder of this article, a question and answer approach will...
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The Top 10 Ways to Incite Anarchy When You Die
When I talk to clients about their estate planning objectives, and make suggestions as to how things might go smoother, one reaction I sometimes get is: “I don’t...
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Modern Estate Planning Focuses on Life Events
Unless your estate planning documents provide direction as to how to strike the balance between protecting assets and paying for higher quality o ...
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What Could Go Wrong with Your Living Trust?
When asked about an estate plan, clients often say: “We’re all set, we have a living trust.” And that’s good. Often having a living trust (a.k ...
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When Elder Law Meets DINK Planning
As an elder law attorney who also does estate planning, I've noticed a marked increase in client couples with dual incomes and no kids (so-called "DIN ...
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Is Your "Living Trust" Alive, or Barely Breathing?
I often tell clients that estate planning is about two things: (1) What happens to your stuff when you die; and (2) who can make decisions for you if ...
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Ten Common Twists in the Road to a Smooth Estate Plan: Part ...
This is the second part of an article that addresses common issues that arise in estate planning and ideas on how they may be addressed... ...
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