There are many situations in which you may need to obtain a copy of a last Will and Testament in Michigan. If you need a copy of a person’s Will for legal reasons, or if you are curious about learning the contents of a Will, you might be able to see the Will simply by …
A Will challenge can be filed by an interested party for many reasons including a belief that the Will was created under undue influence via fraud or that it does not meet the legal requirements for such a Will where you live. Preventing the decimation of your estate assets due to a Will challenge and the …
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If a will is ruined, this raises a lot of questions about whether it was destroyed on purpose because the creator wanted it to be invalid or intended to write a new one. There is a big difference between losing a will in a housefire that consumes the contents of the entire home vs a …
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You’ve established your Will and Trust in Michigan, and now you and your family have decided to move to another state. Are these documents valid in your new state? Or do you need to establish a new estate plan? Let’s first talk about your Michigan Last Will and Testament. Before your Will can be accepted, …
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Establishing a Will is a process that requires you to think about what you want to happen to your property when you are no longer around. During your lifetime, you have flexibility to update this Will as needed. Based on changes in your life, you might find it necessary to revisit your Will with your …
There are many common reasons that your Will may not accomplish what you hope it would, but failing to update your Will after changed life circumstances is at the top of the list. Most people view a Will as a “one and done” event. However, it is important to understand why you should not just …
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Except in very unusual circumstances, Wills and the probate process that goes along with them are a matter of public record and can be located and viewed through the probate courts. Plenty of Michigan Wills can even be found by a simple internet search. For example, given the surge in interest for genealogy, it is …
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Trying to decide what estate planning strategy to use is difficult. Finding the right estate planning attorney can help to clarify whether or not a Will, Trust, or a combination of both is helpful. When to Use a Will Your Will is a common, basic document that offers guidance on how you want the Probate …