Estate Planning

Probating a Will vs. Having a Trust

May 8th, 2013
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Posted by James Hubbert

Probate Process How does the probate process begin? When a person dies owning assets in his or her name alone, an estate must be started by a personal representative to handle the decedent’s assets and take care of settling the decedent’s affairs. This is called the probate or estate administration process. The personal representative can [...]

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Estate Planning Checklist

March 24th, 2012
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Posted by James Hubbert

8 Things You Can Do to Get Your Estate in Order One of the greatest things you can leave your survivors is an organized estate.  The time you spend now will help your loved ones to cope later, and will also ensure your wishes will be carried out.  Here is a simplified checklist to help [...]

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Estate Planning Advantages in Michigan

September 3rd, 2010
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Posted by James Hubbert

Estate Planning Advantages in Michigan Estate planning is important for everyone, because it gives you the power to decide on your future in the event of death or disability. If you are concerned about what will happen to your properties after your death, you can contact a Michigan estate planning attorney who can discuss the [...]

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Understanding the New Michigan Trust Code

June 15th, 2010
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Posted by James Hubbert

The New Michigan Trust Code Effective April 1, 2010, Michigan has a new law governing trusts set up here in our state. The trust law was overhauled to address gaps in current law, create uniformity between our trust law and that of other states, and make it easier for Michigan banks to appoint a local trustee to [...]

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Should I Have a Will or a Living Trust?

December 19th, 2009
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Posted by James Hubbert

Wills & Living Trusts Proper estate planning can grant you peace of mind and save your beneficiaries both time and expense in the event of your death. For estate planning to do this, however, you must have a detailed conversation with your attorney about your current assets, your plans for the future, and your estate [...]

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You and Your WIll

June 26th, 2009
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Posted by James Hubbert

Your Will Many people have a mistaken belief that a Will serves any number of purposes. Their beliefs have sprung up from various sources and have been perpetuated over many years. Some of these misconceptions are as follows: If I have a Will I avoid the probate court system. My Will controls the disposition of [...]

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