Did you know that if that child that you sent away to college gets ill with COVID19, you do not have any legal authority to know about, or make decisions about, their medical care just because you are their parent? …

The Michigan Department of Treasury has millions of dollars in lost or forgotten assets from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, valuables left in safe deposit boxes, stock certificates etc. Listen to today's archived episodes to find out if any...

Did you know that creating a Living Trust does not avoid probate? Learn why, and how to fund your Trust to avoid probate.

Learn what a Health Care Power of Attorney is…..why you need one…..and what can happen if you do not have one.

If you have CD’s in your investment portfolio, you might find a better return from a different type of CD.

In this archived episode Tom explains what every estate plan must include.

Be sure you know what is in that 3 ring binder that contains your estate plan documents, and it is up to date.

Contrary to what you might hear at a free, no obligation dinner discussing investments, not everyone needs a Living Trust. Listen while Tom discusses when you should consider a Living Trust as part of your estate plan.

If you are thinking about adding a child to the title of your home, listen to this archived episode first.

Are you considering making a new investment? Before you do, ask yourself these questions to help you determine if the investment is right for you.

Do you have a business that you want to transfer at the time of your death without having to open a probate estate? In today’s episode Tom discusses how you might be able to use a TOD designation to transfer …

When Tom began practicing law 40 years ago, estate planning was simply having a Will that said where what you owned was to go at the time of your death. Today, there are far more options available that might better …

You are likely committing a crime in Michigan in preparing estate planning documents for your parents

Before preparing your own estate planning documents online, consider the legal issues that can arise after your death by improperly drafted documents.

If you are thinking about having a Will prepared for you, be sure you understand what a Will does not do.

While I am in Saginaw for my Dad's funeral, I decided to replay this archived episode where I talk about ways to say goodbye to a loved one who is dying; and writing a goodbye letter that will be given …

In today’s episode Tom discusses how to access a safe-deposit box after the renter’s death.

Are you thinking about selling your life insurance policy? Tom reviews important things to consider before selling the policy, including other possible options.

Learn what a Health Care Power of Attorney or Advanced Directive is…..why you need one…..and what can happen if you do not have one.

Are you unable to leave your home during the Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic, but know you should get your estate plan in place or updated…just in case? Tom introduces you to Doyle Law PC's Planning from Home service where you …

Tom discusses his Irish family heritage, and some things that you might not have known about Ireland

Spring is approaching, and while I am flying back to Michigan today, I thought you would enjoy listening to this archived episode in which I discuss why you should make reviewing and updating your Estate Plan part of your annual …

It is not time to panic, but it is time to be prepared, and Tom suggests some things to consider as part of your preparation.

n today’s episode, Tom answer a question that many clients ask when they have a home or other land for sale, and they are working on funding their Living Trust.