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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the... more +
Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process.  less -
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Easing the Burden: The Gift of Planning for Incapacity

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Normal aging can be challenging, but caring for an aging family member with dementia is particularly difficult.  Over the years, we have often seen caregivers suffer from exhaustion, compromising their mental and physical...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Back to School – Estate Planning for College Students

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As college students prepare to move into campus housing and attend orientation, estate planning is likely the last thing on their mind. However, when a person turns 18, health care decisions and managing financial matters no...more

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Estate Planning Considerations That Apply to Nearly Everyone

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Our attorneys field questions every day about the nuanced estate planning issues that arise due to a client's unique circumstances, but there also are many fundamental estate planning considerations that apply "across the...more

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Estate Planning Checklist: Something to Consider Before Sending your Child off to College

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Before you pack the car and bring your student to their new home at college, there is an important bit of estate planning each family should consider. At the age of eighteen, a child become a legal adult....more

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Parents: The Three Essential Legal Documents Your Child Should Have Before Leaving For College

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In Michigan, the age of majority is 18 years. This means that when a person turns age 18, they are no longer a minor and are considered to be a legal adult. Consequently when your child turns 18, you no longer have the legal...more

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Happy 18th Birthday! Your College-Aged Child is an Adult. Now What?

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Believe it or not, as of your child's 18th birthday, your child is an "adult" in the eyes of the law. With colleges and many businesses shut down due to COVID-19, your adult child might be living back under your roof and...more

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Getting Your Life And Estate Planning Documents In Order During A Health Crisis

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As the world searches for a new normal, it is more important than ever to make sure that the interests of you and your loved ones are properly protected. We have compiled the below list of the basic life and estate planning...more

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Your Child’s Health Care and Financial Decisions: Are You Prepared?

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The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has disrupted life in unparalleled ways, forcing much of the U.S. population to self-isolate at home....more

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An Important Message during Difficult Times

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Friends and colleagues- My thoughts are with you during these uncertain times. First and foremost, I want you and your family to stay safe and healthy. Social distancing is a small price to pay for guarding the wellness...more

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COVID-19: Top 5 Estate Planning Essential Tools

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Amid the chaos of COVID-19, estate planners and elder law attorneys across the country are busy fielding calls and questions about how to prepare for the global pandemic. After all, aside from drafting and executing estate...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Estate Planning and Coronavirus

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At McNees we understand that the last few weeks have been anxious ones as our clients and their loved ones navigate the onset of Coronavirus COVID-19 and volatile financial markets.  Our first priority is the health and...more

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The Most Important Estate Planning Documents

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Making sure you have the right estate planning documents is one of the simplest ways to have a positive impact on your family's future. Proper planning ensures that your wishes will be followed and that your family will have...more

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Before Your Child Leaves Home

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Do you have a child who is leaving home for the first time for college, travel or employment? If so, before they go, talk with your child about signing a HIPAA release, a healthcare proxy and a power of attorney. A qualified...more

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Happy 18th Birthday! Your College-Aged Child is an Adult. Now What?

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Believe it or not, as of your child's 18th birthday, your child graduated from being a "minor" to becoming a "legal adult." While your child is home from college this summer or preparing to head off to college in the fall,...more

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Basic Estate Planning and Other Practical Advice As Your Child Heads Off to College

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Despite scientific research suggesting otherwise, an 18-year-old college student is generally considered an adult under New York law. Parents’ rights to make decisions for their child change suddenly when he/she turns age 18....more

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Estate Planning Pitfall - Your college-age child doesn’t have an estate plan

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In addition to essentials such as clothing, toiletries, bedding and a laptop, students heading off to college in the fall also should “pack” all the necessary financial and medical documents. This brief article details...more

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Annual Estate Planning Newsletter: Part Six

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Action Item: This is the sixth and final installment of our Annual Estate Planning Newsletter, and focuses on estate planning matters not related to tax planning. We urge you to review this installment to ensure that your...more

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