by richard | Aug 7, 2023 | Blog, Estate Planning
By Charles Penzien A power of attorney in Michigan is a legal document that allows someone (the “principal”) to appoint another person (the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) to act on their behalf in financial, legal, or other personal...
by richard | Aug 7, 2023 | Blog, Estate Planning
By Charles Penzien Lawyers frequently see clients who have made estate planning mistakes. Estate planning can be a complex process, and it is not uncommon for individuals to make mistakes when creating or updating their estate plan. An attorney can help correct these...
by richard | Aug 7, 2023 | Blog, Estate Planning, Real Estate
By Charles Penzien We often have clients ask about whether or not it is a good idea to hold real estate with their children. People sometimes believe that placing their children’s names on their homes or other real estate can take the place of more established estate...
by designonetest | Nov 8, 2022 | Estate Planning
Even with proper estate planning, disagreements can occur. In these cases, follow these best practices: Hire a mediator This neutral third party can help family members productively work through differences and typically costs less than a legal battle. Liquidate all...
by designonetest | Nov 8, 2022 | Estate Planning
Inheritance disputes can be time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally taxing on the surviving family. Fortunately, proper estate planning can help reduce and even prevent disputes from happening. How to avoid inheritance disputes Talk openly and honestly with family...
by designonetest | Nov 8, 2022 | Estate Planning
Several factors can lead to inheritance disputes, including: When there’s an inequality in the will An inheritance dispute can occur if a family member wasn’t included in the will or felt another member was favored over the others. This often happens among siblings if...
