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Tuesday with Tom

Tuesday with Tom

Estate Planning Attorney, and life-long Michigander, Tom Doyle, discusses all things related to Estate Planning & Settlement in Michigan, talks about Michigan events, answers your estate planning and settlement questions, and hosts guest speakers.

Recent Episodes

Sept. 2, 2025

Goodbye, Paper Checks: What the New Federal E-Payments Mandate Means for You

Today we’re talking about a major change in how the federal government pays you—and how you pay the government. Under a new modernization order and Treasury rules, most paper checks are going away. By September 30, 2025, fede...
Aug. 5, 2025

Michigan Trust Owners: Don’t Share Your Whole Trust—Do This Instead

If you're a trustee—or even thinking about creating a trust—this one's for you. Michigan made a quiet but important change in 2018 that most people still don't understand. Here's what the Certificate of Trust does, and why it...
July 22, 2025

Estate & Gift Taxes: What Changed (and What Didn’t) in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

In this episode we discuss the recent updates to estate and gift taxes as part of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill.' This episode is essential for anyone interested in estate planning and tax strategies. Tune in to stay informed a...
June 24, 2025

Why Older Americans May Be Better Off Staying Unmarried

For many older Americans, love and companionship remain vital—but marriage isn’t always the best financial or legal choice. In this episode of Tuesday with Tom, attorney Tom Doyle explains why staying unmarried later in life ...
June 3, 2025

What Happens to Your Digital Assets When You Die?

In this episode of Tuesday with Tom, we explore the Michigan Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act and what it means for your estate plan. From emails and cloud storage to social media and cryptocurrency, Tom explains how yo...

Recent Blog Posts

Sept. 2, 2025

Getting Ready for the Federal E-Payments Mandate (Effective September…

For Individuals Switch benefit payments (Social Security, VA, Railroad Retirement) to direct deposit or Direct Express® card. Double-check your bank routing and account number. If you don’t have a bank account, enroll in …

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May 30, 2024

Understanding MiABLE: Michigan's Program for Individuals with Disabil…

In a world striving for inclusivity and equal opportunity, Michigan has introduced MiABLE—a program designed to support individuals with disabilities in achieving financial security and independence. What is MiABLE? MiABLE stands for the Mic…

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March 12, 2024

Tom's List of Trusteed IRA Providers

The following is a list of Trusted IRA Providers that I have located through my research.  The Private Trust Company Members Trust Company Charles Schwab Trust Company Fidelity Investments TD Ameritrade Trust Company Vanguard Trust Comp…

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