In today's episode, Tom answers this eternal question.....

Why making a child a joint owner on your bank account can be a bad idea

Learn how to stop the State of Michigan from taking your home after your death if you have received Medicaid

Learn why if any of your Estate Plan documents were prepared before these dates, you need them updated.

Through our unique Estate Planning From Home service, you do not have to risk exposing yourself to COVID-19 in order to have your estate plan prepared and/or updated by a Michigan attorney.

In this archived episode, Tom discusses 7 things that you can do to help your Spouse after your death

Due to changes in Michigan Law, you might find that your bank, credit union or financial services company will no longer accept the Certificate of Trust that was prepared as part of your estate plan. In today’s archived episode, Tom discusses what these changes are, and how banks, credit unions and financial services companies are requiring updated Certificates of Trust.

Did you know that if that child that you sent away to college gets ill with COVID19, you do not have any legal authority to know about, or make decisions about, their medical care just because you are their parent? Tom discusses the important legal documents that your child should have to give you that authority.

The Michigan Department of Treasury has millions of dollars in lost or forgotten assets from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, valuables left in safe deposit boxes, stock certificates etc. Listen to today's archived episodes to find out if any of it belongs to you.

Did you know that creating a Living Trust does not avoid probate? Learn why, and how to fund your Trust to avoid probate.