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Estate planning takes into account a spouse if you have one. If you die without a will, which leaves you with an intestate estate, Michigan state law defaults your possessions or financial assets to a living spouse. Disinheriting a spouse, though difficult, is...
If you own a pet, it may be possible to include provisions for that animal in your estate plan. For instance, you may be able to create a trust that is to be used to provide for your animal's needs after you pass. It may also be possible to name a preferred guardian...
If you found love with someone new in Michigan, either you or this person might have children from a former relationship. When this happens, you're living in a blended family. With that said, starting a new journey with a blended family can get complicated....
Seniors in Michigan and around the country may be concerned about their ability to afford long-term nursing care in the future. Even those with Medicare and associated supplement plans may find themselves at loose ends if they need residential or at-home nursing care....
The fundamentals of estate planning do not change, even as the decades pass. Preparing a last will and testament and power of attorney designations continues to stand as essential elements for Michigan residents, as does putting together a file of helpful information...
Building a blended family in Michigan comes with joy and liveliness in your home, but it also comes with more responsibilities and a more complicated estate planning process. To ensure that all your children are taken care of, both biological and stepchildren, take a...
President Biden extended the eviction moratorium for one more month. Landlords in Michigan might be wondering how this affects them and their residents, and what options they have now that it’s been extended. Why was the eviction moratorium extended? The extension is...
Careful estate planning is essential for a peaceful retirement in Michigan. In general, retirees must plan how they will finance their retirement with core assets and what portion of their excess assets they want to leave to beneficiaries. The first step to planning...
Rental income could provide a great way for someone to recoup money on a real estate purchase. Converting floors or rooms in a Michigan house into apartments might not be challenging, but troubles may arise when attempting to follow the law for renting to tenants. Not...
Michigan landlords have certain legal rights in regard to their relationship with tenants. These include a delineation of specific situations in which a landlord can take a tenant to court or sue that individual. Generally speaking, there are 12 instances in which a...