Probate
Do I Need Trust Settlement or Probate Administration?
Settling an estate can feel like a big responsibility for anyone who hasn’t done it before. Sometimes you need to go through probate, sometimes you need trust settlement. And sometimes, you need both! If you’re not sure where to start, here’s a quick run-down for what happens in both trust settlement and probate administration. Probate…
Read MoreMichael Jackson and the Importance of Funding Your Trust
Trust. Will. Estate Plan. These are terms you have likely heard but may not have clarity on what exactly they do or what legal tool you need. This is common. Our clients come to us knowing they want to protect their children, but unsure of what next steps to take. Let’s look at Michael Jackson…
Read MoreProtecting Your Children’s Inheritance From Divorce
We all hope our children will grow up, meet someone special, and that individual will be a part of the family forever. But as we all know, marriages can end and sometimes they end badly. As much as we may want to, we CANNOT spare our children the pain inflicted when a marriage ends. But…
Read MoreWhat 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 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.
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