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A Lady Bird Deed is a special type of property deed that allows Michigan homeowners to transfer real estate to beneficiaries upon death without going through probate court. Unlike a traditional deed transfer, you retain complete ownership and control of the property during your lifetime, including the right to sell, mortgage, or even change your … Read more
Michigan families work hard to build their legacies, yet many unknowingly make estate planning mistakes that can cost their loved ones thousands of dollars, months of delays, and unnecessary heartache. The good news is that these mistakes are entirely preventable once you know what to watch for. Estate planning under Michigan law involves more than … Read more
As attorneys serving clients throughout Troy, Shelby Township, Oakland County, and Macomb County, and Southeast Michigan, we often meet individuals who assume that a spouse or family member will automatically gain authority to handle financial or personal matters if they become incapacitated. In Michigan, that assumption creates significant risk. Without a properly executed Durable Power … Read more
Planning for incapacity is one of the most important steps in any Michigan estate plan, yet it is often overlooked until a crisis forces families to act. We regularly meet individuals and families in Troy and Shelby Township who assume that a spouse or adult child will automatically be allowed to manage finances or make … Read more
Selecting an executor or trustee is one of the most important decisions a person can make when preparing an estate plan. At Boroja, Bernier & Associates, we understand that this choice carries both legal and personal consequences. The executor or trustee is responsible for carrying out the instructions in an estate plan, managing assets, paying … Read more
As Michigan attorneys, we understand how important it is for families in Troy, Shelby Township, and throughout Oakland and Macomb Counties to protect the property they have worked hard to acquire. Estate planning is not only about deciding who receives assets, but also about ensuring those assets remain secure for future generations. One of the … Read more
As attorneys at Boroja, Bernier & Associates, we often meet individuals who created an estate plan years ago and have not looked at it since. While having an estate plan in place is an important first step, keeping it current is equally critical. Michigan’s estate planning laws can evolve, and life circumstances rarely stay the … Read more
As Michigan attorneys serving clients across Oakland County, Macomb County and Southeast Michigan, we understand the importance of planning for the future and protecting family assets. Many individuals want to transfer property to loved ones without the delay and expense of probate. One of the most effective tools available in Michigan for this purpose is … Read more
As Michigan estate planning attorneys with offices in Shelby Township, Troy, and Ann Arbor, we understand that planning for the future encompasses more than just wills and trusts. A critical component of any comprehensive plan is a durable power of attorney. This legal tool ensures that someone trusted can step in to make financial or … Read more
As Michigan attorneys serving families in Troy, Shelby Township, and across Oakland and Macomb Counties, we understand that estate planning is more than just distributing property after death. It is also about protecting personal health decisions during life. One of the most important tools in this process is the healthcare directive. A healthcare directive ensures … Read more