Bearer Law

04/03/2022

Happy to be one of many amazing sponsors for the AAUW’s fashion show today. A wonderful event raising money to empower local young women through scholarships.

05/06/2021

Wishing all the teams of the Lakes Athletics Association a great baseball season!

04/10/2020

It’s always important to plan; now it’s essential.

ER doctor: Your end-of-life care plan can help save time and lives amid coronavirus

Advance plans are especially vital now. To give just one example: A person who wants care at home may free up an ICU bed for a coronavirus patient.

04/09/2020

The Michigan Bar has set up a referral network to do pro bono work for front line workers who need legal help right now (power or attorney, medical power of attorney, wills). If you know a front line worker who needs these documents have them go to https://lrs.michbar.org or simply reach out to Bearer Law and we will take care of them.

(The Bar is also offering a referral service for some basic medical powers of attorney etc at a low cost if anyone is in need.)

The State Bar of Michigan is pleased to offer information to help guide you to resources best suited to help with your legal needs. Use this website to link to helpful legal information and to find a lawyer to assist you with your legal matter.

03/29/2020

Hoping all of our clients past, present, and future are staying healthy and safe.

I’ve received a number of requests for estate planning over the last few days. If you would like to use your time in isolation planning for the future, feel free to reach out to [email protected] to set up a zoom video conference.

03/16/2020

Due to the safety of our clients concerning the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic, Bearer Law will continue to accept new clients and have scheduled client meetings, however we will be doing so via phone or video conferencing.

Also, please be aware most courts are only accepting emergency petitions and filings at this time. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

01/30/2020

10/10/2019

Estate planning is not just for the wealthy or elderly. If you’re a new or expecting parent, estate planning should be on your checklist.

You've prepared the nursery, stocked up on diapers and even sent your baby shower thank-you notes. Now it's time to check a big one off your to-do list: Preparing for the unexpected.

01/05/2018

What does the new tax law mean for you?
Give this a read or give my office a call.

The drastic changes are shaking up the status quo of estate planning. Here’s how financial planners need to change their approach.

10/04/2016

If you have children, you need an estate plan. If you have a child with special needs you need a little more than a typical estate plan. Protect your children.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-201505011930--tms--savagectnts-a20150503-20150503-column.html

Having a child with special needs places a huge burden on a family -- not only in the everyday activities of living but in planning for the future. If you're fortunate enough to have "too much" money -- or if you don't take care in the way you bequeath it -- you can jeopardize your child's eligibili...