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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:
Asset Protection Trusts - the New Game in TownMay 08, 2017 | Doug Chalgian
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 YouMay 22, 2014 | Doug Chalgian
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 TrustOct 22, 2011 | Doug Chalgian
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 DieSep 02, 2016 | Doug Chalgian
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 EventsAug 10, 2015 | Doug Chalgian
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?Oct 01, 2014 | Doug Chalgian
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 PlanningJul 01, 2014 | Chalgian & Tripp
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?Jul 01, 2013 | Doug Chalgian
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 ...Oct 01, 2009 | Doug Chalgian
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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And These Blog Posts About Estate Planning:
Decanting Made Easy
By Doug Chalgian on Feb 16, 2017
Section 2503 Grows Up
By Doug Chalgian on Nov 12, 2016
Who Gets the Grow Lamps?
By Doug Chalgian on Sep 28, 2016
Meaty Morris Matter Unfortunately Unpublished
By Doug Chalgian on Sep 03, 2016
Roush III: Missed Opportunity and Unintended Consequences
By Doug Chalgian on May 09, 2016
The (Dysfunctional) Family Prayer
By Doug Chalgian on Oct 03, 2015
Gender Identity and Estate Planning
By Doug Chalgian on May 13, 2015
The Always Interesting Holographic Will | What is a Holographic Will?
By Doug Chalgian on Mar 30, 2014
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