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If something happened to you tomorrow, who would raise your children? More importantly, who has the legal authority to make that decision, you, or a Michigan probate judge who has never met your family? Without proper estate planning documents, the answer is the judge. Michigan law does not automatically transfer custody to grandparents, siblings, or … Read more
When an aging parent can no longer manage daily decisions or handle finances safely, Michigan families face difficult choices. Guardianship in Livingston County provides a legal pathway to protect vulnerable seniors when powers of attorney don’t exist, have been rejected, or abuse and exploitation are involved. Understanding how guardianship and conservatorship work under Michigan’s Estates … Read more
Life in Metro Detroit moves fast. Between work, family, and everything else demanding your attention, thinking about what happens after you’re gone probably falls pretty low on your to-do list. But here’s something that might change your perspective: without a proper estate plan, the state of Michigan decides who gets your home, your savings, and … Read more
If you’ve started thinking about protecting your family’s future, you’ve probably encountered two fundamental estate planning tools: wills and trusts. The question isn’t whether you need estate planning, it’s which approach actually accomplishes your goals under Michigan law. The answer is more nuanced than most people realize. A will alone won’t avoid probate in Michigan. … Read more
As a Michigan estate planning law firm with offices in Troy and Shelby Township, we see firsthand how small oversights can create serious long-term problems for families. Estate planning requires careful decision-making, and Michigan law outlines specific requirements that must be followed for documents to be valid. Many individuals intend to protect assets, pass property … 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
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 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