Did you know that if that child that you sent away to college is in a serious accident, 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.

In this archived episode, Tom discusses the 5 most common lies people tell themselves to avoid estate planning...are you guilty?

In today's archived episode, Tom discusses several reasons why it might be better to leave your assets in your trust for your adult children, instead of having them inherit the property outright.

More options, including natural burial, green cremation, and even composting, are becoming available for people who are looking for alternatives to traditional casket burial or cremation. Tom explains what these alternatives are, and which are available in Michigan.

Not sure if you should have a Will or a Trust? Tom discusses six reasons for choosing a Trust over a Will.

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

Have you fully considered what can happen if you make a child a joint owner on your account? Whether it is to avoid probate or help you pay your bills, Tom explains 3 reasons why you should not make that bank account jointly owned with your child.

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. Does any of it belong to you? Tom tells you how to find out, and what to do to get it.

Volunteering during retirement … you have a lifetime of living to share…and it just might prolong a better life

Summer is here...but is your Estate plan ready for your summer vacation?