Losing a loved one is a very difficult part of life. The next steps can feel overwhelming when dealing with grief and end of life care. Here is a basic checklist to make the necessary steps clear so that the practicalities are clear, and the deceased can be honored....
When your child turns 18, you lose some legal rights as a parent with respect to access to his or her medical, financial, and educational information. Additionally, when your child becomes an adult you lose the ability to act on his or her behalf regarding medical and...
By: Rachel Selina As technology evolves, so does the process by which personal representatives deal with property during probate. Michigan’s Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, passed in 2016, addresses the increased use of online accounts. The Act provides...
Berry Moorman P.C. shareholder George H. Runstadler III, recently conducted a presentation on Estate Planning during the CPE Mega Conference (with the Closely-Held Business Forum). The presentation, titled “Preserving The Family Legacy Through Estate...
By Patrice M. Ticknor, Esq. A revocable living trust is a legal relationship where a trustee holds title to trust assets for the benefit of the trust beneficiary. The person who creates the trust and transfers his or her assets to it is called the grantor or settlor. ...
With greater nationwide discussion regarding the use and ownership of firearms, a commonly-overlooked issue relates to the transfer of those firearms to beneficiaries upon death. It is estimated that nearly 40% of households in the United States own one or more...
