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Plain-English guidance on estate planning, avoiding probate, legacy planning, and estate & gift taxes—written for Michigan families.
Will vs. Trust in Michigan: Which Is Right for You?
Both documents transfer what you own—but they work very differently. Here's how Michigan families can decide between a will, a trust, or both.
Read article →What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Michigan?
Without a will, Michigan law—not you—decides who inherits your estate and who raises your minor children. Here's what the default rules actually say.
Read article →Lady Bird Deeds: Michigan's Simple Probate-Avoidance Tool
Michigan is one of only a handful of states that recognizes the Lady Bird deed—a simple way to pass your home to loved ones without probate.
Read article →Does Michigan Have an Estate or Inheritance Tax?
Good news: Michigan imposes neither an estate tax nor an inheritance tax. But that doesn't mean taxes don't matter in your estate plan.
Read article →Gifting Strategies and the Federal Estate Tax Exemption
Giving during life can be a powerful planning tool—but gifting the wrong asset can cost your heirs more in capital gains than it saves in estate tax.
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