Kuffa Legal Consulting PLLC

12/29/2025

New Years Estate Planning Special!

Start 2026 with peace of mind. For a short time, get a Simple Estate Plan that covers the essentials:

• Will
• Medical Power of Attorney
• Financial Power of Attorney

✨ Add a Lady Bird Deed for only $75.

Special Pricing:

• $650 – Couple
• $575 – Single

Secure your family’s future with a plan that’s affordable, straightforward, and professionally prepared.

Must book your first appointment by January 31, 2026 to lock in this pricing.

Message me for details or you can call or text me at (810)394-0344

12/16/2025

I’ve had a few people inquire so I thought I’d share that I do offer gift certificates for my small estate plan. My small estate plan includes a will, medical power of attorney, and a financial power of attorney. I can also add on a ladybird deed too if needed.

Message me if you are interested or have any questions.

07/29/2025

No matter how many times I talk about this, the number one question I get is, "Do I need a Trust to keep my assets out of probate?" I get this question at least once a week. So, I want to touch on it again and assure people that if you live in Michigan, in most cases, a simple estate plan, with a Will and other estate planning tools, will keep your property out of probate. It will keep your assets and house away from creditors and the government. In the rare case it won't, I promise you, I will tell you and we will find the solution that best suits your needs. But almost always, a simple estate plan will meet your needs, and it doesn't need to be complicated or thousands of dollars (heck, it doesn't even need to be a thousand dollars).

To recap previous posts, here is why most estate plans don't need a trust to avoid probate.

1. Beneficiary Designations: Payable on death beneficiaries on your financial assets (retirement, savings, investment, etc.) go directly to the beneficiary and DO NOT go to probate court (creditors and government entities can only get what ends up in probate court)

2. The Lady Bird Deed: Michigan law allows for a “Ladybird Deed" that allows you to name death beneficiaries on your real estate while retaining 100% ownership of it while you are alive. Again, the beneficiaries receive the house upon death, and it skips probate.

The truth is, it's really not complicated to keep your stuff out of probate and to ensure your stuff goes to the people you want it to. My estate packages start at $625 for a single person and $700 for a couple. Message me here or call or text me at (810)394-0344) if you'd like more details.

06/16/2025

If you have a child who is 18 years or older, these documents are essential. I only offer this pricing to young adults who are just entering the adult world. There is nothing worse then your child going through some sort of medical emergency and you not being able to help because the law says they are an adult. It’s even worse when they are off at school and you aren’t physically there. These documents allow you to advocate for your adult child.

Cost for both a Medical Power of Attorney and a Financial Power Attorney is $150 (a $150 savings).

Must be between the ages of 18-24 to get this pricing.

A medical Power of attorney will allow your child to nominate someone to make medical decisions for them in the event they cannot. There is nothing more scary then your child being in a scary medical situation and you not being able to advocate for them.

A financial power of attorney will allow your child to nominate some to have access to your their financial affairs, including dealing with the tuition office, banking for them, filing their taxes, bringing a lawsuit on their behalf, etc.

If you don’t have these, and your child isn’t of sound mind, the only way to get the legal authority to act on their behalf is through court. Drafting these documents is too simple to not do now.

Contact me if you are interested in having these documents drafted.

06/16/2025

If you are interested in making sure you estate needs are met, my Estate Planning Package usually covers the bases for most people. By bundling your services in this package, it creates a savings of $250. Details are below. Message me if you have any questions.

ESTATE PLANNING PACKAGE

Things you can do with these documents: nominate a guardian for minor children in the event of their death, nominate someone to make medical and financial decisions for you in the event you can’t, put life support wishes in writing, avoid probate.

What you get:

1.) WILL: The will allows you to distribute your property how you want, to name a guardian for any minor children, and many other things.

2.) MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY: This document allows you to nominate someone to make major medical decisions for you in the event you cannot and you can put a life support provision in there.

3.) FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY: This document allows you to nominate someone to make major financial decisions and to deal with other business affairs.

LADY BIRD DEED (extra cost of $75 per deed): A ladybird deed is unique to Michigan and a few other states. It’s a deed that allows you to maintain full control of your real property but to name beneficiaries upon death if you still own the property. It also allows your children to receive the step-up value of the property upon your death (this means that tax basis will step-up to the value upon death and save you children money in capital gain taxes).

Cost:

$700 for a couple (both individuals get a set of documents)

$625 for a single individual.

$75 per deed if needed

Half down is due on my package pricing. Contact me by messaging this page or phone (call or text) at (810)394-0344.

I offer quality legal services at an affordable rate. I practice in the area of Family Law and Estate Planning. My most popular services are my Pro Se divorce assistance and my very affordable Estate Planning packages.

04/17/2025

Only a few more weeks to get in on this deal. Message me if you are interested.

The amount of people that reached out to me for my January special was more then I ever expected. I got so back logged that I promised people when I finally caught up I’d extend this offer through the end of April. I’m just now finishing up my last clients from that special. So here are the details again. If I couldn’t get you in before now is the time. Details below:

ESTATE PLANNING SPECIAL

Things you can do with these documents: nominate a guardian for minor children in the event of their death, nominate someone to make medical and financial decisions for you in the event you can’t, put life support wishes in writing, avoid probate.

What you get:

1.) WILL: The will allows you to distribute your property how you want, to name a guardian for any minor children, and many other things.

2.) MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY: This document allows you to nominate someone to make major medical decisions for you in the event you cannot and you can put a life support provision in there.

3.) FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY: This document allows you to nominate someone to make major financial decisions and to deal with other business affairs.

LADY BIRD DEED (extra cost of $75 per deed): A ladybird deed is unique to Michigan and a few other states. It’s a deed that allows you to maintain full control of your real property but to name beneficiaries upon death if you still own the property. It also allows your children to receive the step-up value of the property upon your death (this means that tax basis will step-up to the value upon death and save you children money in capital gain taxes).

Cost:

$600 for a couple (both individuals get a set of documents)

$525 for a single individual.

$75 per deed if needed

Half down is due to reserve special pricing. Special ends May 1, 2025. Contact me by messaging this page or phone (call or text) at (810)394-0344.

02/25/2025

The amount of people that reached out to me for my January special was more then I ever expected. I got so back logged that I promised people when I finally caught up I’d extend this offer through the end of April. I’m just now finishing up my last clients from that special. So here are the details again. If I couldn’t get you in before now is the time. Details below:

ESTATE PLANNING SPECIAL

Things you can do with these documents: nominate a guardian for minor children in the event of their death, nominate someone to make medical and financial decisions for you in the event you can’t, put life support wishes in writing, avoid probate.

What you get:

1.) WILL: The will allows you to distribute your property how you want, to name a guardian for any minor children, and many other things.

2.) MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY: This document allows you to nominate someone to make major medical decisions for you in the event you cannot and you can put a life support provision in there.

3.) FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY: This document allows you to nominate someone to make major financial decisions and to deal with other business affairs.

LADY BIRD DEED (extra cost of $75 per deed): A ladybird deed is unique to Michigan and a few other states. It’s a deed that allows you to maintain full control of your real property but to name beneficiaries upon death if you still own the property. It also allows your children to receive the step-up value of the property upon your death (this means that tax basis will step-up to the value upon death and save you children money in capital gain taxes).

Cost:

$600 for a couple (both individuals get a set of documents)

$525 for a single individual.

$75 per deed if needed

Half down is due to reserve special pricing. Special ends May 1, 2025. Contact me by messaging this page or phone (call or text) at (810)394-0344.

12/29/2024

Cant believe it’s almost 2025. Every January I offer an Estate Planing special to encourage anyone who has this on their resolution list this year. If this is you, contact me. Details below.

ESTATE PLANNING SPECIAL

Things you can do with these documents: nominate a guardian for minor children in the event of their death, nominate someone to make medical and financial decisions for you in the event you can’t, put life support wishes in writing, avoid probate.

What you get:

1.) WILL: The will allows you to distribute your property how you want, to name a guardian for any minor children, and many other things.

2.) MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY: This document allows you to nominate someone to make major medical decisions for you in the event you cannot and you can put a life support provision in there.

3.) FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY: This document allows you to nominate someone to make major financial decisions and to deal with other business affairs.

LADY BIRD DEED (extra cost of $75 per deed): A ladybird deed is unique to Michigan and a few other states. It’s a deed that allows you to maintain full control of your real property but to name beneficiaries upon death if you still own the property. It also allows your children to receive the step-up value of the property upon your death (this means that tax basis will step-up to the value upon death and save you children money in capital gain taxes).

Cost:

$600 for a couple (both individuals get a set of documents)

$525 for a single individual.

$75 per deed if needed

Half down is due to reserve special pricing. Special ends February 1, 2025. Contact me by messaging this page or phone (call or text) at (810)394-0344.

08/28/2024

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about estate planning costs. I find most my clients do well with. Simple estate plan. I always try to offer flat rates so there are no surprises. Here is some information on my Simple Estate Planning Package

ESTATE PLANNING PACKAGE

This estate plan is ideal for people looking to nominate a guardian for their minor children, nominate someone to make medical and financial decisions for you in the event you can’t, put life support wishes in writing, and for people looking to have their estate avoid probate.

What you get:

1.) WILL: Distributes your property how you want, name a guardian for any minor children

2.) MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY: Nominate someone to make major medical decisions for you in the event you cannot and you can put a life support provision in writing.

3.) FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY: Nominate someone to make major financial decisions and to deal with other business affairs.

LADY BIRD DEED (extra cost of $75 per deed): Allows you to maintain full ownership of your real property and to name beneficiaries upon death.

Cost:

$700 for a couple (both individuals get a set of documents)

$600 for a single individual.

$100 per deed if needed

Message me or call me (810)394-0344 for more information.

06/05/2024

True story: Last year I got a frantic call from a mother whose child was away at school and at that moment was in emergency surgery for a burst appendix. Her child’s roommate had called her and she was on her way there but was very frustrated because the hospital would not release any information to her.

Unfortunately, there was nothing I could do at that moment. In order for you to have access to your adult child’s medical information your child needs to draft these documents. I know 18 doesn’t feel like your child is an adult, but the law says it is.

I understand college is expensive, and 18 year olds are just starting out, so I always offer this discount to recent graduates. Even if your kid isn’t going away to college, they still are figuring out life and still need their parents.

A medical Power of attorney will allow your child to nominate someone to make medical decisions for them in the event they cannot. There is nothing more scary then your child being in a scary medical situation and you not being able to advocate for them.

A financial power of attorney will allow your child to nominate some to have access to your their financial affairs, including dealing with the tuition office, banking for them, filing their taxes, bringing a lawsuit on their behalf, etc.

If you don’t have these, and your child isn’t of sound mind, the only way to get the legal authority to act on their behalf is through court. It’s too simple to not do now.

Contact me if you are interested in having these documents drafted.