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Who Has the Power?

November 7th, 2023

A critical piece of proper estate planning is making sure you have power of attorney designations for both your financial and health care matters. These documents ensure that someone you name is in control of your financial affairs when needed and ha… Read More

Group of young adults who require legal documents after turning 18

Legal Documents for Young Adults

May 23rd, 2023

Contributor: Heather B. Miles

Amidst commencements and graduation parties, an item that does not appear on most parents’ summer checklists for their graduate is a visit to the attorney’s office. Upon turning 18 years old, a child is considered an adult for most purposes. Alth… Read More

A Timely Reminder

August 17th, 2021

While many of you may be in the midst of sending your children off to college at this time of year, the fact is, whether your child is going to college or not, once they turn 18, they become adults in the eyes of the law and you risk being shut out u… Read More

Protecting Your Pets with Estate Planning

April 13th, 2021

This is Fred. He is a very good boy who loves walks, cuddles, and bacon. Being a responsible pet owner not only requires giving Fred lots of love (and snacks), but also ensuring that someone will step in if I am no longer able to care for him. Your e… Read More

Prove It!

March 16th, 2021

Earlier this month, the Michigan Court of Appeals clarified the standard of proof that must be met in determining whether a conservator has breached the fiduciary duty he or she owes to the individual whose assets are being managed under the conserva… Read More

A Lesson Learned

February 2nd, 2021

A friend of mine gave me permission to share her story in the hope that it would be helpful to others. Her brother, a single man, was recently found dead in his Florida apartment. Sadly, no one in his family knows where he banked. They do not know hi… Read More

Planning in the Time of Coronavirus

March 19th, 2020

During this time of the Coronavirus outbreak, one thing is certain: nothing is certain. As we know, everyone is susceptible to the virus and anyone could be facing possible hospitalization in these worrisome times. But before you’re facing a medica… Read More

Back to School, Back to Basics

August 13th, 2019

It seems like it was not that long ago that we were wondering if spring would ever arrive. All too quickly, and with back-to-school sales in full swing, it is clear that summer is on the wane (high temps and humidity notwithstanding). If you have col… Read More

Nonopioid Directives

January 29th, 2019

Pursuant to a new law enacted in the closing days of 2018, beginning March 28, 2019, we will be able to make our wishes known in advance on the subject of being prescribed or administered opioids. A nonopioid directive form, when included in an indiv… Read More

Reason #15 You Need an Estate Plan

December 4th, 2018

You’re Having Surgery You have the date. You know the procedure’s risks and rewards. You’re familiar with the pre-op instructions, and you’ve made arrangements to get to and from the procedure. But, do you have your estate plan in place?… Read More