Providing legal services to individuals and families for issues associated with wills and trusts, estate planning, growing older, taxation, credit, family law, real estate and business. Take a few minutes to review my areas of practice. When you're ready, call or email me so we can begin planning for your future.
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Dying without a will, known as dying "intestate", can be costly to your heirs and leaves you with no say over who gets your assets.
A will is a legal document that describes exactly how you want your assets distributed when you die.
If you die without one, your assets will be distributed according to the terms of Michigan's "intestate succession" laws.
This means your money and property could be given to distant family relations instead of a close friend or a charity you support.
One way to avoid probate is to put your property into a living trust.
A will is a legal document that describes exactly how you want your assets distributed when you die.
If you die without one, your assets will be distributed according to the terms of Michigan's "intestate succession" laws.
This means your money and property could be given to distant family relations instead of a close friend or a charity you support.
One way to avoid probate is to put your property into a living trust.
In Michigan, a living trust is known as a "revocable living trust" that can be changed or terminated at any time during your lifetime.
You may appoint yourself as trustee and maintain complete control over the trust's assets.
In addition to avoiding probate and taxes, trusts can be used to provide for minor children or someone unable to manage money, contribute to a charity, protect real estate investments, and provide for health care if you become ill.
The type of trust you create will determine what it includes and how much control you have over its administration.
You may appoint yourself as trustee and maintain complete control over the trust's assets.
In addition to avoiding probate and taxes, trusts can be used to provide for minor children or someone unable to manage money, contribute to a charity, protect real estate investments, and provide for health care if you become ill.
The type of trust you create will determine what it includes and how much control you have over its administration.
Family law issues are extremely delicate and sensitive.
They may be joyful events like a marriage or an adoption, or they can be bitter disagreements that result in divorce, property division and custody fights.
Because it's difficult to make life impacting choices during such circumstances, a family law attorney will help you stay focused on the important issues while providing the advice necessary to make informed decisions.
They may be joyful events like a marriage or an adoption, or they can be bitter disagreements that result in divorce, property division and custody fights.
Because it's difficult to make life impacting choices during such circumstances, a family law attorney will help you stay focused on the important issues while providing the advice necessary to make informed decisions.
Your annual property tax assessment is an evaluation of your property's current value based on the recent sale of similar properties in your area.
Your taxing authority is required to offer a Board of Review meeting during the second week of March to hear appeals.
Proper research and a skillful presentation are essential for convincing the Board of Review that your property taxes are too high.
Many homeowners fail to challenge their assessment because they haven't the time to do the research or don't understand the process.
Your taxing authority is required to offer a Board of Review meeting during the second week of March to hear appeals.
Proper research and a skillful presentation are essential for convincing the Board of Review that your property taxes are too high.
Many homeowners fail to challenge their assessment because they haven't the time to do the research or don't understand the process.
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