Helping Clients Build A Safe, Secure Legacy
There are different types of wills that people may create under various circumstances. Most people concerned about their legacies or the protection of their loved ones make arrangements to create a will with an estate planning attorney. A lawyer can advise people of...
The West Michigan real estate market has been relatively competitive for the better part of a decade. Many homes have multiple offers and maybe under contract within days of a public listing. Buyers often feel the need to bid competitively on houses or limit the...
When you create an estate plan, you expect it to spare your family from conflict after you pass on. However, trouble can begin when the documents you leave behind contain gaps, contradictions or technical flaws. Recognizing the errors that could appear allows you and...
Starting a business with a family member, friend or colleague often begins with excitement and optimism. You trust each other completely and don’t need formal paperwork. A handshake or verbal agreement is all that you need. Unfortunately, many business disputes begin...
Entrepreneurs starting new businesses in Michigan have multiple options for structuring their companies. People running a business on their own may establish a simple sole proprietorship. Those working with partners may create a formal partnership arrangement....
Creating a will is one of the most important steps in estate planning. It allows you to decide how your property should be distributed and who will handle your affairs after your death. However, a will is not a document you should sign and forget. Changes in your...
Those doing their estate planning have several options regarding the financial vehicles that they employ. Trusts remain a popular option. Spendthrift trusts are a specific subgroup of that type. When funding a spendthrift trust for a loved one, it's vital to ensure...
You and your partner may have been together for so long that co-workers, acquaintances and maybe even some of your friends don’t realize you aren’t married. It likely doesn’t matter to you that you haven’t taken that step and maybe never will. In some matters,...
Creating a Michigan will can put a testator in control of their legacy. It can provide protection for their children and other dependents. It also allows them to designate a specific person to act as their personal representative during estate administration. A will...
Planning for the future is one of the most important things you can do for your spouse and your children. In Michigan, courts follow a rule of fair distribution, which typically results in each spouse receiving roughly half of the marital estate during a legal...