Emily Nestor - Estate Planning Attorney

05/30/2026

Question we get asked all the time 👇

"Do I really need a healthcare directive if I'm healthy?"

Short answer: YES. Especially then.

A healthcare power of attorney (or "patient advocate designation" in Michigan) lets you:

✅ Name someone you trust to make medical decisions if you can't
✅ Specify whether you want life-sustaining treatment
✅ Ensure doctors follow YOUR wishes, not a family member's guess

Accidents and sudden illness don't wait until you're elderly.

This document takes little time to create — and could be the most important thing you do this year.

💬 What questions do you have about advance directives? Drop them below!

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

⚠️ In Michigan, dying without a will is called dying "intestate."

Here's what that means for your family:

• The STATE decides who gets your assets — not you
• A surviving spouse may only receive a portion (not all) of your estate
• An unmarried partner receives NOTHING under Michigan law
• Distant relatives could inherit before a close friend or stepchild
• A judge — not you — appoints a guardian for your minor children

Michigan intestacy laws are designed for the average family. Yours shouldn't be handled as average.

Don't let the state write your story. We can help. 📞

05/22/2026

A client came to us after their mother passed without a will.

What followed was months of probate court, family conflict over sentimental items, and legal fees that drained the estate.

"I promised myself I'd never put my own kids through that."

That's exactly why people come to us. Not out of fear — out of love.

Estate planning is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. 💙

📍 Serving Michigan families. Free consultations available in-person & virtually.

05/19/2026

Will vs. Trust — what's the difference, and which do YOU need?

📋 A WILL:
• Takes effect after death
• Goes through probate (public court process)
• Provides a template for your wishes

🔒 A TRUST:
• Can take effect now or later
• Avoids probate — private & faster
• Great for most estates or blended families

Many Michigan families benefit from BOTH working together.

Not sure which is right for your situation? That's exactly what we're here for.

📞 Schedule a free consultation — call, text, or Facebook message us today.

05/15/2026

💬 "I'm too young to need a will."

We hear this all the time — and it's one of the most common estate planning myths.

Here's the truth: If you're over 18, own anything, or have people who depend on you… you need a plan.

✅ A trust passes your assets privately and under your terms
✅ A will names guardians for your children
✅ A durable power of attorney protects you if you're incapacitated
✅ A healthcare directive ensures YOUR wishes are followed

Age has nothing to do with it. Responsibility does.

Ready to take the first step? We make it simple. 👇

05/13/2026

⚖️ Did you know? Over 60% of Americans don't have an estate plan — including parents with young children.

If something unexpected happened tomorrow, who would make medical decisions for you? Who would raise your kids and manages their finances? Who gets your home?

Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy. It's for anyone who loves someone.

We help Michigan families plan ahead with confidence. 💙

📍 Based in Michigan | Free consultations available
👇 Drop a ❤️ and share if you've been putting this off — you're not alone.

04/24/2026

Give us a call to start designing your specifically tailored estate plan today!