Failing to get a deed from the seller when you pay off your land contract results in headaches and possible legal expenses

Questions to ask if you are considering making a contribution to an endowment fund for your church or children's school.

In this archived episode, Tom, calling upon his 40 years of experience in working with clients, explains what every estate plan must include

In today's episode, Tom answers this eternal question.....

Why making a child a joint owner on your bank account can be a bad idea

Learn how to stop the State of Michigan from taking your home after your death if you have received Medicaid

Learn why if any of your Estate Plan documents were prepared before these dates, you need them updated.

Through our unique Estate Planning From Home service, you do not have to risk exposing yourself to COVID-19 in order to have your estate plan prepared and/or updated by a Michigan attorney.

In this archived episode, Tom discusses 7 things that you can do to help your Spouse after your death

Due to changes in Michigan Law, you might find that your bank, credit union or financial services company will no longer accept the Certificate of Trust that was prepared as part of your estate plan. In today’s archived episode, Tom …

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.