** This article has been revised from its original version which was published on December 11, 2019. Our estate administration lawyers understand how frustrating it is to locate documents after a loved one has passed. Luckily, we can provide New…
** This article has been revised from its original version which was published on March 26, 2015. Selling a piece of real estate can be an extremely stressful, expensive, and time-consuming process. Unless you are a professional house flipper, chances are you…
** This article has been revised from its original version which was published on May 25, 2017. Being an executor of an estate and a trustee of a trust comes with significant responsibilities. One is providing an accounting to the beneficiaries…
A person's will outlines who will inherit their property upon their death and who will handle the estate settlement (an executor or personal representative). For many reasons, beneficiaries can feel slighted by what they did or did not receive, especially…
Many times, when a parent passes away, family members argue over their favorite items. Conflict can take place over things like a coffee mug, a piece of jewelry, or a painting. These types of arguments can be eliminated by filling…
** This article has been revised from its original version which was published on September 15, 2021. For many reasons, an individual may have to move from one state to another. Whether it’s due to employment opportunities or family, you…
** This article has been revised from its original version which was published on January 8, 2020. When the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin, passed away in August 2018, her four sons filed paperwork with the Oakland County Probate Court…
In any comprehensive estate plan, a letter of instruction (LOI) is an important component. An LOI can help your loved ones manage important information about you. It conveys your desires, includes practical information about where to find various items referenced…
It is an emotional time following the death of a loved one. Inheriting an estate and dealing with the death of a family member brings mixed emotions. The loss of a loved one is sad but the influx of funds…
Wills are legally bound directives that state who will receive your property upon your death and are an essential component of a comprehensive estate plan. If you die without one (intestate), the state will distribute your assets and property via…