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Our estate planning attorneys often meet families who want to protect the assets they’ve worked a lifetime to build. Whether it’s a home, investments, life insurance, or other wealth, protecting those assets from lawsuits, long-term care costs, and probate is one of the smartest legal decisions we can make. One of the most effective tools … Read more
At Boroja, Bernier & Associates, we help individuals and families throughout Oakland and Macomb Counties plan for the future with confidence. One of the most powerful estate planning tools available in Michigan is the revocable living trust. When created and maintained properly, a living trust allows you to transfer assets smoothly, avoid probate, maintain privacy, … Read more
If you’ve started thinking about your estate plan, you’ve probably heard about wills and trusts. But which one do you actually need? And what happens if you have one but not the other? The truth is, both are useful — but they serve very different purposes. Let’s walk through what they are, how they work … Read more
Avoiding Probate And Ensuring A Smooth Transfer Of Assets At our Michigan law firm, we work with many families who want to protect their property and simplify how it’s passed down. One of the most effective estate planning tools we recommend is a revocable living trust. A living trust helps you avoid the delays, expenses, … Read more
As estate planning attorneys, we know how important it is to protect the assets you’ve worked hard to earn. Whether you are thinking about how to take care of your family, reduce unnecessary legal complications, or avoid the delays and expenses of probate court, setting up a trust can provide peace of mind. Trusts enable … Read more
Preparing for your children’s future is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. Making sure they’re financially secure, no matter what happens, gives you peace of mind. One way to do this is by setting up a living trust. This legal tool can protect your assets and ensure your kids … Read more
Planning for the future is an essential step in protecting your family. Creating a living trust is one of the best ways to make sure your loved ones are looked after when you’re no longer around. A living trust is a legal document that holds your assets while you’re alive and ensures they are distributed … Read more
A living trust is a powerful tool in estate planning that offers flexibility and control over your assets during your lifetime and after. Unlike a will, a living trust helps you avoid probate, making the distribution of your assets smoother and faster for your beneficiaries. By setting up a living trust, you can dictate how … Read more
Understanding how to effectively manage and protect our assets is crucial, especially when planning for the future. In Michigan, setting up a living trust is a preferred method for many looking to secure their assets for their loved ones without the complexities of traditional probate processes. A living trust not only offers the peace of … Read more