RichLaw, PLLC - Estate Planning/Probate Law/Guardianships

04/29/2024

ISO a person or two with a truck or van who can pick up boxes of client family photos at two A2 locations and unload them at my FH law office. Thought I'd put this out here if someone wants to earn some quick money in the next two weeks before I contact a moving company. Can be done on a weekend or evening.

03/02/2022

First time back to in-person court. Nice to see all the folks outside of their little zoom boxes but so much time that could have been spent more productively.

09/11/2021

Saturday morning meeting with a couple dozen attorneys from all over Michigan serving on the Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Council of the Michigan Bar. We’re working on how to strengthen all of Michigan’s attorneys practice in this field.

04/03/2021

Saturday morning zoom w 30 elder law and disability rights attorneys working together to protect vulnerable Michiganders.

02/22/2021

Fascinating article discussing pros/cons of how to write your will/trust to divide up assets. Is equal fair? Is fair equal? Be sure to talk it through with your attorney.

When you’re planning to divide your estate unequally, explain the reasons to your heirs, and remember: They might be hurt anyway.

02/06/2021

Saturday morning collaborating with the other members of the State Bar of Michigan ELDERS (Elder Law & Disability Rights) Council. One legislative topic today is the right of nursing home residents to have a camera in their room.

10/08/2020

Michigan Bar ELDRS Section Annual Meeting today. Thank you to the Council for electing me to a second three-year term.

09/15/2020

Good day so far!
Probate zoom court this morning. Check.
Get an unsolicited note from oppo counsel thanking me for my kindness in taking testimony of a vulnerable adult so they could be heard. Check.
Next up: client advocacy during a care conference.
Hope you're having a good day, too.

07/24/2020

Two weeks ago, I got an emergency call. A former coworker’s husband was taking a turn for the worst. They had no planning paperwork and he had wanted to have peace of mind, including getting home from the hospital and off intrusive procedures. I dropped everything for this new client, met with him over FB, drafted docs to do what he wanted, and got special permission for Brian & me to go to Beaumont that day (Sunday) so he could execute his documents. Then I worked with hospital staff so they could start the process to get him home that night. He passed yesterday. His way. At home. In his bed. In his sleep. With peace of mind. Godspeed, sir. Thank you for the gift of helping smooth your transition.