Ann Arbor Probate

Ann Arbor Probate We are a full-service Probate, Estate and Elder law firm in Ann Arbor with decades of experience helping families and elder adults.

Most people don’t spring out of bed on their eighteenth birthday, eager to start their day with a good breakfast and a v...
09/06/2023

Most people don’t spring out of bed on their eighteenth birthday, eager to start their day with a good breakfast and a visit to the estate planning attorney. In fact, many people wait decades before making an estate plan, and some never make one at all. Often, the reason they give when asked is, “I’m waiting until I need one.”...

Most people don’t spring out of bed on their eighteenth birthday, eager to start their day with a good breakfast and a visit to the estate planning attorney. In fact, many people wait decades befor…

These words don’t usually come up in conversation, but if you have recently been involved in dealing with a loved one’s ...
08/03/2023

These words don’t usually come up in conversation, but if you have recently been involved in dealing with a loved one’s estate, you may have heard the words “testate” and “intestate” and wondered what they mean. They sound very similar, but they mean the exact opposite—and the difference between testate and intestate could be important to your family. What’s the Difference Between Testate and Intestate?...

These words don’t usually come up in conversation, but if you have recently been involved in dealing with a loved one’s estate, you may have heard the words “testate” and “intestate” and wondered w…

Often, when a homeowner dies, their house is the largest asset in their estate. Family members may need or want to liqui...
07/06/2023

Often, when a homeowner dies, their house is the largest asset in their estate. Family members may need or want to liquidate the property as soon as possible. A house frequently represents more than its financial value, of course; it may hold treasured memories of the deceased and of time spent with family there over the years. From an emotional standpoint, family members may not want to sell the house, even if that is the best move from a financial standpoint....

Often, when a homeowner dies, their house is the largest asset in their estate. Family members may need or want to liquidate the property as soon as possible. A house frequently represents more tha…

In a nutshell, a pour-over will is a tool to make sure that everything in your estate passes according to the terms of y...
06/09/2023

In a nutshell, a pour-over will is a tool to make sure that everything in your estate passes according to the terms of your estate plan. In recent years, trusts have become an increasingly popular way to avoid probate and ensure that inherited assets are managed for beneficiaries, like children and young adults, who may not be ready to manage an inheritance. ...

In a nutshell, a pour-over will is a tool to make sure that everything in your estate passes according to the terms of your estate plan. In recent years, trusts have become an increasingly popular …

The decision to pursue guardianship of a loved one can be a difficult, but necessary one. Most family members who seek t...
05/05/2023

The decision to pursue guardianship of a loved one can be a difficult, but necessary one. Most family members who seek to become a guardian of a vulnerable person do so not because they want to control their loved one’s life, but because they believe that person is at risk, physically or otherwise, without a guardian’s protection. Often, a family member who seeks to become a guardian is unfamiliar with the process, and that can make an already emotional situation even more stressful....

The decision to pursue guardianship of a loved one can be a difficult, but necessary one. Most family members who seek to become a guardian of a vulnerable person do so not because they want to con…

If someone close to you has recently died, you may have received communication from the “personal representative of the ...
04/04/2023

If someone close to you has recently died, you may have received communication from the “personal representative of the estate.” In this blog post, we’ll discuss what a personal representative is, what they do, and what your rights are if a personal representative is not fulfilling their obligations. If you have been named personal representative of someone’s estate, this blog post will describe your duties and how to get the help you need to complete them properly. ...

If someone close to you has recently died, you may have received communication from the “personal representative of the estate.” In this blog post, we’ll discuss what a personal representative is, …

One of the most common questions estate planning attorneys hear is “Do I need a will, a living trust, or both?” Often, t...
03/07/2023

One of the most common questions estate planning attorneys hear is “Do I need a will, a living trust, or both?” Often, the question is asked by a new client who has been doing research on estate planning, or who has been advised by a friend or family member. We are always happy to hear this question, because it is a great way to begin exploring our clients’ needs....

One of the most common questions estate planning attorneys hear is “Do I need a will, a living trust, or both?” Often, the question is asked by a new client who has been doing research on estate pl…

You may have come across a situation where you have concerns that your client has, or you suspect has, evidence of some ...
02/20/2023

You may have come across a situation where you have concerns that your client has, or you suspect has, evidence of some loss of memory, and/or problems with language, problem solving, and other thinking abilities. Perhaps you have an elder client who is exhibiting short term memory issues or other cognitive impairments. You might have been advised by a family member that your client has been diagnosed with a form of dementia....

You may have come across a situation where you have concerns that your client has, or you suspect has, evidence of some loss of memory, and/or problems with language, problem solving, and other thi…

If you are getting ready to attend your first estate planning meeting with an attorney, congratulations! That means that...
01/30/2023

If you are getting ready to attend your first estate planning meeting with an attorney, congratulations! That means that you’ve already taken the most difficult step: making the decision to make an estate plan. Now you may be concerned about what you should do to get the most out of the consultation. You may even be tempted to postpone the meeting because you don’t feel prepared enough or know what kind of estate plan you need. ...

If you are getting ready to attend your first estate planning meeting with an attorney, congratulations! That means that you’ve already taken the most difficult step: making the decision to make an…

Just a few generations ago, it was common for young adults to continue living in the community in which they grew up, cl...
01/11/2023

Just a few generations ago, it was common for young adults to continue living in the community in which they grew up, close to friends and family who did the same. Grandparents helped to care for grandchildren, and when they themselves grew older and in need of help, their children and grandchildren were nearby to offer the needed support. These days, elderly parents may still need personal and practical assistance, but it’s much more likely that family members live far away....

Just a few generations ago, it was common for young adults to continue living in the community in which they grew up, close to friends and family who did the same. Grandparents helped to care for g…

It’s not hard to make a valid will. In Michigan, all a will needs in order to be valid under the law is to be in writing...
12/02/2022

It’s not hard to make a valid will. In Michigan, all a will needs in order to be valid under the law is to be in writing; signed by the person making it (or by someone else at that person’s conscious direction); and signed by two witnesses to either the signing of the will or the testator’s acknowledgment of their signature on the will....

It’s not hard to make a valid will. In Michigan, all a will needs in order to be valid under the law is to be in writing; signed by the person making it (or by someone else at that person’s conscio…

For many people, the motivation for creating an estate plan is the birth of a child. Becoming a parent and becoming resp...
11/29/2022

For many people, the motivation for creating an estate plan is the birth of a child. Becoming a parent and becoming responsible for another life tends to focus your attention on planning for the future! The hope, of course, is that you will be around to see your children grow up, and their children as well. But estate planning isn’t based on what we hope will happen—it’s for what we fear could happen. ...

For many people, the motivation for creating an estate plan is the birth of a child. Becoming a parent and becoming responsible for another life tends to focus your attention on planning for the fu…

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