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Selling a Deceased Loved One’s Real Estate: Things You Need to Know

After the death of a loved one, such as a parent, various tasks must be handled to wrap up your loved one’s final affairs. Selling your deceased loved one’s real estate is one of the more daunting ones. But before you call a real estate agent, take some time to get familiar with and consider […]

Recent Case in Michigan Appeals Court

What is a Declaration of Trust or Trust Ownership? The Michigan Court of Appeals recently sided with one of the co-trustees in the matter involving Schaddelee Vs. Deleon regarding creating a trust and its terms and what assets or potential assets will flow into the trust. Michigan’s probate court determined that the declaration of trust […]

Common Mistakes with DIY Estate Plans

More and More Do-It-Yourself Wills and Trusts Available Online Every year I feel compelled to write about why online and pre-packaged estate planning documents are a big NO-NO. Just today, I received an email regarding a program. called Trust & Will. The internet offers all the information and tools we need to create our estate […]

Navigating Guardianships Part Two: The Petition Process

Determining the Need for a Guardian Part Two of this guardianship series will examine the court process and what is required and needed. In cases involving minors, the legal need for a guardian is clear. However, determining the need for a guardian is far less concrete in adults with limited capacity. Giving control of an […]

Navigating Guardianship Series Part 1: Definitions, Petitioning, and Preventative Measures

Do you have aging parents? Do you have a child with developmental issues? More clients and prospects are asking us questions about guardianship. With people living longer, have you thought about what could happen and what to do? Let’s examine guardianship and how Altman & Associates can help through examples. The posts in this series […]

The Harmonious Family that Won’t Fight

Do You Remember the Last Time You Had a Fight with Family Members? As we begin the start of the 4th of July Holiday weekend and the vacations families share around this time, I think about the messy and dysfunctional family, the back-stabbing Roys as I conclude the show Succession. Most families are happy families. […]

Protecting Seniors

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization of the United Nations. The goal of organizations created around communities is to bring awareness and understanding of the abuse and neglect of older people along with the cultural, social, economic, […]

Planning Your Estate is Like Planning a Summer Barbecue

Summer has started, enjoying warm-weather activities, including backyard barbecues with friends and family. Although a cookout may be informal, planning is crucial to its success. Planning is critical to any successful endeavor and is valid for estate planning. Preparations are necessary for a successful cookout; the food, the condiments, the sides, and a little planning […]

Electronic Wills

What Is an Electronic Will? All legal documents have been printed on paper and signed with a pen. Our firm prefers this method and asks clients to sign at the office. But in today’s world, where we sign commercial contracts, create and run businesses, and buy everything from groceries to cars online, it seems almost […]

Memorial Day Weekend to Most of Us

To most of us, Memorial Day weekend is the kick-off to summer, beach life, flip flops, shorts, outdoor activities, barbecues, summer flowers, and many other activities. No matter how you celebrate, pause, and reflect on those brave men and women and their families who paid the ultimate price and gave their lives or came home […]

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