Warren Estate Planning Blog
What could delay a probate case?
If your Michigan home, a bank account or other assets remain in your estate when you pass away, they may need to be probated. In many cases, probate is a relatively easy and timely process. However, there are many reasons why a probate proceeding may be delayed. Are...
Avoiding common estate planning issues in Michigan
Estate planning is a great way to ensure that your assets reach your heirs and are passed down according to your wishes. However, it can get messy if you don't take the right steps or make errors along the way. To avoid any estate planning mess, do the following:...
What do you need to know about closing an estate in Michigan?
Closing an estate in Michigan is the last stage of your role as executor. When you close the estate, you are informing the court that you fulfilled your duties. You can expect the process to take at least five months because there are many tasks you need to complete...
Exceptional estate sale with everything
At this Bruce Township barn sale, there’s plenty of variety to explore with fun vintage surprises around every corner! Running from Wednesday through Saturday, February 23rd through February 26th this estate sale will not disappoint. Here are some highlights:...
Creditors could seek funds from retirement assets
Persons who save and invest might build up a sizable retirement account for their "golden years." Many things could go wrong in a person's life, and running into unexpected financial troubles could be among them. Such persons may owe significant sums of money to...
How to choose the executor of your will in Michigan
When you are making estate plans, the executor of your estate is one of the most important decisions you will make. The executor is in charge of carrying out your wishes regarding the distribution of assets after death. Choosing an executor can be a difficult decision...
The truth about revocable trusts
When planning your estate in Michigan, you might want to consider protecting your current assets through a revocable trust. Irrevocable trusts aren't changeable in most cases although they still provide the basic services of a trust. With a revocable trust instead,...
Michigan eviction process
A landlord in Michigan can evict a tenant if they breach the lease contract. But in doing so, the landlord must follow the state's landlord-tenant laws, or else a tenant can file a lawsuit against them. Here's how the eviction process goes in Michigan. Step 1. Sending...
What are advance directives?
In Michigan, there are two different kinds of advance directives that are recognized as legal and binding: the do not resuscitate declaration and the durable power of attorney for healthcare. These are important aspects of letting a person declare their health...
Middle-aged people are slacking on their estate plans
Middle-aged people in Michigan and around the country may be procrastinating on estate planning more than Generation Z, according to a 2021 survey. It found that, for the first time ever, people in the 35- to 54-year-old age group are less likely to have a will than...