Posts by Alles Law
What Exactly IS Probate?
Ah, that forever-fretted term, Probate! Does it give you the heebie-jeebies? It really shouldn’t. In short, Probate is the process used to transfer assets of someone who is deceased to their heirs or other designated persons, charities, etc. During your lifetime, you are free to transfer your assets as you choose simply by gifting or…
Read MoreIs Your Power of Attorney Powerless?
It may be cheap or easy to obtain a Power of Attorney document from an online service or an attorney who doesn’t specialize in estate or elder law, but that document may not get you very far in the long run.
Read MoreTough Conversations
While sitting across the dining room table from my dad, it struck me how frail he looked. Equally startling was I wasn’t sure when it had happened. Had I been that preoccupied? Sure, my life was busy, but had I been that distracted? I felt overwhelming guilt. I laid in bed that night and realized…
Read MoreLet’s Talk Quit Claim Deeds
Congratulations! You just closed on your first home, or commercial building. You signed what seemed to be a tree’s worth of paper. Somewhere in that stack, the seller signed a piece of paper called a “deed” transferring ownership to you as the new owner. A type of deed that is commonly used is called a…
Read MoreFive Things to Avoid in Your Will
A will is one of the most foundational estate planning tools. While relying solely on a will is rarely a suitable option for most people, just about every estate plan includes this key document in one form or another. A will is used to, among other things, designate how you want your assets distributed to…
Read More5 Signs Your Aging Parent May Need Care
Having a peace of mind when it comes to your aging parents is something that might be hard to accomplish, but we’re here to help . If you notice any of these warning signs from aging family members , give us a call. A proactive conversation about paying for care could save hours and dollars…
Read MoreVeterans Getting a Raise
In 2017 the Veterans Benefits for long-term care are rising along with a 0.3% Social Security benefit increase. Check out the details in this VA Pension Summary Table. If you have questions about Veterans Benefits for long-term care, give us a call.
Read MoreFamily Cottages
Take good care of your unique asset. A family cottage is special and is worth putting the proper plan in place with your local Alles Law real estate law attorney. In this short video Alles Law attorney Jordan Bush explains what you need to know about family cottages & the law in Michigan.
Read MoreMeet Attorney Jordan Bush
Real Estate Attorney Jordan Bush has joined the team at Alles Law. Learn more about Jordan, his practice, and his family in this introduction video.
Read MoreWhat is Estate Planning?
Purposeful planning means your estate planning will serve you both while you are alive and after your death.
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