It is the high school graduation season and now time again for my annual column for young adults. If you have any adult high school or college aged children, they are responsible for making their own medical and mental health …
Diversify With Real Estate
You have your CDs, stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Real estate is one way to diversify your investment portfolio. There are still some bargain deals out there and you have always wanted to be a landlord. Just like with any …
Separate Trusts Offer More Benefits
Last week, I attended and was one of the speakers at the three day 55th Annual Probate & Estate Planning Institute sponsored by the State Bar of Michigan and the Institute for Continuing Legal Education. This conference focuses on the …
Estate and Trust Administration Legal Fees
A loved one has passed away. You may have been named the personal representative of the estate or successor trustee of the trust. You have never had this job before and you now have to hire an attorney to administer …
What Do We Do With The Car
You have a car in your garage. Have you ever thought about what is going to happen with your car after your death? The answer is the typical legal answer, depends. If your car is in your sole name, the …
Helping or Ruining Kids
When you were young, you started with nothing. But you have worked hard all your life. Now things are different. You can afford things you never thought would be possible. You are doing well. You want the same for your …