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National Make a Will Month

August 5th, 2025
Contributor: Hannah N. Smith
What happens if you don’t have a will? Did you know that, according to a recent survey, roughly 76% of Americans do not have a will? Unless you have had a loved one pass away without a will, you may not be familiar with the legal process required i… Read More
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Categories: Blog, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Hannah N. Smith, Now You Know It
Navigating the Unexpected

Navigating the Unexpected

April 29th, 2025
Contributor: LeClair L. Flaherty
What can be done about a beneficiary who does not want to accept an inheritance? One solution is to have the beneficiary formally refuse to accept the inherited property. If the beneficiary has not accepted any benefit from the property and signs a â… Read More
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Categories: Blog, Estate Administration, LeClair L. Flaherty - Attorney, Now You Know It, Probate & Trust Administration
Small Estates Simplified

Small Estates Simplified

April 22nd, 2025
Losing a loved one is stressful, and the prospect of navigating probate can be overwhelming. In Michigan, the Estates and Protected Individuals Code provides an alternative to probate for small estates not exceeding $50,000.00. In these cases, an aff… Read More
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Categories: Blog, Estate Administration, Nathan D. Lichtman - Attorney, Now You Know It