When is a person unfit to make a will?
Testamentary capacity refers to a person's ability to understand and execute a will. As a general rule, most people who...
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February 27, 2018
Conservatorship, Guardianship, Probate
Conservatorship, Guardianship, Probate
Why Do People Want to Avoid Probate Court?
The probate court exists primarily for two reasons - protection and distribution. During your lifetime, if you become incapacitated and...
February 11, 2018
Estate Administration, Probate
Estate Administration, Probate
How is Probate Handled in Michigan?
Question: My mother lives in her paid off home in Michigan but also owns real estate in other states as...
October 9, 2015
Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Ways to Avoid Pitfalls and Future Conflicts in Estate Planning
One of the most difficult steps in estate planning is not a logistical one, but an emotional one: the acceptance of...
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...