If you want an extra layer of security and peace of mind, you can create a revocable living trust. A trust would have helped ...

Probate is a largely misunderstood but generally feared concept. Over half of the respondents to a recent study said that they have no idea about the costs involved in probate, and that they perceive ...

On Wednesday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that she has signed a continuation budget to avoid a Michigan state government shutdown.

By Marlee Stever, Esq. Estate planning can be a challenging and daunting process, with several things to consider, and there are frequently a variety of solutions available, each with unique ...

Wills have long been utilized as a classic estate-planning tool. But it's not enough to write up a will and call it a day. Once someone with a will passes away, a court needs to validate it via a ...

Probate, often feared and misunderstood, is a court-supervised process that settles a deceased person's debts and distributes assets according to their will or state law. The concerns around probate ...

That's exactly what happened to Margaret Miller after her husband, David, unexpectedly died only two years after they put their shared assets in a revocable living trust, the Cape Gazette reports.

A comprehensive plan can protect loved ones from legal disputes, minimize estate taxes, and preserve family harmony. Key components of an estate plan include a will, trusts, health care directives, ...