How Long Does Your Will Need to Be in Michigan?

Any estate lawyer in Grand Rapids will tell you that every person needs a will. Sure, the wealthy may have more assets to distribute, but pretty much everyone still needs to have their last wishes laid out in a legal document.View Post

A renowned but shady lawyer yelled for his wife from his deathbed to bring him a Bible and to call the pastor and Grand Rapids Estate Planning attorney Shawn Eyestone.
 
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Michigan Powers of Attorney – Is there an End in Sight?

Michigan estate lawyers are forever advising clients on the importance of powers of attorney.  These documents can be used to name the person in charge of making another’s medical decisions, or even to take care of someone’s finances in his or her place.  There are a number of great reasons to employ a power of attorney in order to protect yourself, your property, and your loved ones.View Post

There’s a lot that goes into estate planning, so it’s not a particularly simple process.  That said, there are some simple things you can keep in mind when gearing up to work with your Grand Rapids will and trust lawyer.
We have listed below a non-exhaustive list of the top five tips for basic Michigan estate planning.  These are some very basic concepts, and you may already know some of them.  We hope that these help introduce you to some aspects of Michigan Estate Planning that you have not thought about.  Please be sure to comment with any additional suggestions.View Post

Michigan Estate – It may not mean what you think it means.

Estate planning lawyers in and around Grand Rapids often have to confront this mistaken notion that the only people who need our services are the very wealthy.  After all, the word “estate” conjures up images of the DeVoses and VanAndels with mansions nestled among perfectly-manicured gardens alongside a garage filled with priceless automobiles.  The average person in West Michigan simply doesn’t have an “estate,” right?View Post