Does the Family Have to Pay the Debts of a Person Who Dies?
When a family loses a loved one, the grieving process is difficult under any circumstances. Family members should be able...
February 24, 2015
Inheritance, Wills
Inheritance, Wills
4 Reasons a Will Can Be Contested in Michigan
4 Reasons a Will Can Be Contested There are four primary reasons that a will can be contested. Knowing the...
February 16, 2015
Estate Planning, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills
Estate Planning, Inheritance, Trusts, Wills
Estate Planning Tips for the Non-Traditional Family
Estate Planning Tips for the Non-Traditional Family The percentage of married households in the United States fell from 55 percent...
December 8, 2014
Estate Administration
Estate Administration
The 6 Rules of Estate Administration
The Rules of Estate Administration Probate is the process by which a deceased person’s property, known as the “estate,” is...
June 13, 2014
Estate Plan, Estate Planning
Estate Plan, Estate Planning
Estate Planning for the Blended Family
Little attention has been paid to the estate planning issues confronting blended families. A blended family or step family is...
January 22, 2014
Estate Plan, Wills
Estate Plan, Wills
Helping Your Heirs Sort Out Your Finances Once You’re Gone
The Paperless World Can Leave Heirs In The Dark As people increasingly go "paperless", using the online features of banks...