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I’m A Trustee What Do I Do Now

You may have been named as successor trustee of Mom or Dad’s trust. Do you really know what that entails? Do you know what your obligations are? As a successor trustee, your primary duty is to preserve and protect the …

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Your Pet’s Life Without You

You have a pet. Fifi your French poodle or Puff your cat has become part of your family. You couldn’t imagine what it would be like not having your pet. But, have you ever thought about what Fifi or Puff’s …

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Newlyweds Need Planning Too

You are about to get married or have just been married. Would you like your fiancé or new spouse to be able to make decisions for you if you became mentally incapacitated as a result of an accident or injury? …

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Do You Need To Update EP

You may have a will, financial and health care powers of attorney and also maybe a trust. You may be wondering how often your estate planning documents should be updated. Or you may question whether your existing estate planning documents …

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Planning for Unexpected Events

You may think of estate planning as death planning, but it is much more than that. Estate planning includes lifetime planning. The first component of estate planning is: I want to control my property while I am alive and well. …

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Making a Graceful Exit

When we come in to this world, we come in with nothing, not even clothes on our backs. However, when we leave this world, we usually have a lot more stuff. If you are like 70% of Americans, you have …

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Estate Planning for Out of State

You are a Michigan resident, but you do not spend all year in Michigan. You may spend part of the year in another state, such as Florida or Arizona. You may even own a mobile home, condominium or house in …

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Taking Care of Fido

We haven’t talked about pets in a while. Do you have any pets? You may have a cat or dog which you likely consider a member of your family. You may have a bird, an iguana or like my nephew, …

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