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When you have a child or family member with a disability, you think constantly about their future. Who will care for them when you’re gone? How will they afford the support they need? And how do you leave them an inheritance without destroying the government benefits keeping them alive? These aren’t abstract concerns for Macomb … Read more
Nursing home care in Southeast Michigan now costs between $9,000 and $12,000 per month—that’s $108,000 to $144,000 per year. For middle-class families in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, and the surrounding region, those numbers represent a very real threat to everything they’ve spent a lifetime building. A home. Savings. Investments meant for the next generation. Without … Read more
Your dog doesn’t care about your will. But your estate plan should care about your dog. Michigan law gives pet owners something most people don’t realize exists: a legally enforceable trust designed specifically for animals. Under MCL 700.7408, you can create a pet trust that funds your animal’s care, names a caregiver, appoints a trustee … Read more
No one wants to think about losing the ability to manage their own affairs. But for Livingston County families with aging parents, the question isn’t whether to plan for that possibility—it’s whether you’ll plan before it’s too late. A power of attorney is one of the most important documents an elder can sign. With it, … Read more
If you own a suppressor, short-barreled rifle, or any other NFA-regulated firearm in Macomb County, you already know the federal rules are unforgiving. What many Michigan gun owners don’t realize is that the biggest legal risk isn’t at the range—it’s at the kitchen table, years from now, when your family tries to figure out what … Read more
Many Michigan residents try to handle estate planning on their own using online forms or generic templates. At first glance, do-it-yourself estate plans seem simple, affordable, and convenient. In reality, these plans often fail when they are tested under Michigan law. We regularly meet families in Oakland County and Macomb County who believed they were … Read more
Every estate plan answers a fundamental question: what happens to everything you’ve built? For many Michigan families, the answer includes more than just providing for loved ones. It includes giving back — to the communities, causes, and institutions that shaped their lives. But in 2026, charitable giving in estate planning carries new urgency. The One … Read more
Second marriages create a planning problem that love alone doesn’t solve. You want to provide for your spouse. You also want to make sure your children—especially children from a prior relationship—actually receive the inheritance you intend for them. In most Metro Detroit blended families, those two goals are in direct tension, and a standard revocable … Read more
If something happened to you tomorrow, who would raise your kids? Most parents in Metro Detroit have an answer in their head. A sister, a grandparent, a close friend. But unless that answer is written down in a legally valid document, it doesn’t matter. Without a will naming guardians, a Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne County … Read more
Your business is probably the most valuable asset you own — and in Metro Detroit, where family-owned companies anchor entire communities, it may also be your family’s primary source of income, identity, and financial security. Here is the uncomfortable truth: without a succession plan, that business could collapse within months of your death or disability. … Read more