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Breach Of Fiduciary Duty In Kalamazoo Estate LawWhat constitutes a breach of fiduciary duty under Michigan estate law, and the steps to take if you suspect one.
October 1, 2025
Durable Power Of Attorney For Health CareWhat a durable power of attorney for health care does in Michigan, who can create one, and answers to the questions patients ask most.
November 15, 2023
Estate And Gift Tax Rules ChangeThe major changes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made to the federal estate and gift tax rules, and where the exclusion amounts stand now.
November 15, 2023
Estate Planning TerminologyA plain-language glossary of the terms and definitions used throughout the estate planning process.
November 15, 2023
Real Estate Deeds: A Strategic ApproachThe different ways of titling property in Michigan — joint tenancy, life estates, Lady Bird deeds and more — and why titling matters in an estate plan.
November 15, 2023
Who Needs An Estate Plan? Everyone!Why everyone needs an estate plan — the advantages of planning, and the three considerations that shape a good one.
November 20, 2017