Your age plays a big role in how much you can expect to receive from Social Security and what you need to do to avoid retirement account penalties. Remember to factor these important ages into your retirement plan.

Have you received an Inherited IRA? These are the rules and deadlines you should know to avoid taxes and penalties.

If you don’t want your estate to pay 40% to Uncle Sam, you need to understand scheduled changes to the Death Tax and your planning options.

If you thought that your risk of dying was greater during times of economic uncertainty, would you make sure that you get your estate plan prepared now rather than waiting for better economic times?

Make sure that your family can assess your important online information after you die. Many of the tech companies now make it easy for you to name someone who can access your account after your death.

If you are wondering if you should have a lady bird deed, this episode is for you.

Are you considering a 1031 like-kind exchange to avoid capital gains tax on the sale of real estate, but don’t want to actively manage real estate? Are you simply interested in an income stream? You might consider a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST).

Don’t accidentally uncap your property taxes when you transfer Michigan real estate. You need to know how to use a Property Transfer Affidavit to avoid uncapping when the transfer is exempt from uncapping.

If you are an older American thinking about getting married, you might be surprised to learn that you might end up paying higher income taxes as a married couple, and be exposing your states to higher Medicaid spend down requirements.

In today's program Tom takes you on a brief tour of the Doyle Law PC Virtual Office, and discusses how our virtual services can work for you.

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

In today’s episode Tom answers one of the most frequently asked questions by clients whose daughter’s name has changed due to a change in her marital status.

If you are married and own real estate in Michigan, you need to understand how that real estate is protected from creditors, and how you can lose that protection without appropriate action when you create your estate plan.

House stealing is a growing problem for too many homeowners. Learn how someone can steal the title to your home, or the equity in your home, and what you can do about it.

If there is a conflict between your Will or Trust, and a beneficiary designation, you need to understand which will control.

Unlike hospice care, patients in an at-home palliative care program don't need to have a prognosis of six months or less to live, and they can continue getting treatment that is aimed at curing their illnesses, not just treating symptoms.

If you are going to leave an inheritance to a minor, then you should consider whether an UTMA is the estate planning tool for you.

Sometimes, questions that have to be asked, and need to be answered, to prepare your estate plan are uncomfortable. Know, however, that they are not being asked by the attorney simply to be nosy, but are being asked to make sure that an appropriate...

Do you know what changes there have been to taxes in 2022 and how they can impact your estate plan?

Since a modular or manufactured home in Michigan has a separate title, it might not automatically transfer when the land is transferred by deed

Planning for receiving an inheritance can be an important part of your estate plan

A 529 Plan ... a great way to pay for college, or K-12 private school tuition, for children or grandchildren.

Find out why your estate plan is not complete until you have appointed a Funeral Representative….even if you have pre-planned your funeral.

If you have been appointed as financial and/or medical power of attorney, be sure you understand the limits on your authority.