Unexpected emergencies can happen — including medical situations, travel disruptions, work obligations, or legal matters such as arrest or detention — and it’s important for parents to have a plan…
As individuals age, their legal needs become more complex. Planning for health care, protecting lifelong savings, preparing for the possibility of incapacity, and ensuring decisions are honored all require careful…
Financial Considerations for Spousal Long-Term Care “In sickness and in health.” It’s a vow from the first day of marriage that is meant to sustain us in good times and…
In general, I personally do not like to see children being disinherited by their parents. However, sometimes there are very good reasons why a parent may choose to disinherit a…
In a yet unpublished opinion of the Michigan Court of Appeals, decided on September 8, 2015; the Court reversed a Probate Court’s decision to appoint a Conservator for a 74…
“I just printed my Power of Attorney from the internet.” “I went to the county and picked up a statutory deed form.” “I wrote my own will.” “Now that we…
Well, it’s Spring, tax time is over and the year is 1/2 over. Now should be the time to review, update or prepare your estate plan. I bring this up…
The U.S. Supreme Court this summer unanimously ruled that inherited IRAs are not retirement accounts. Patrick Simasko, founder of Simasko Law in Mount Clements, spoke with DBusiness Daily News about…
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ On June 16, 2014 the United States Supreme Court says “NO”; Inherited IRA’s are no longer protected from creditors or BANKRUPTCY. The Supreme Court explained that Inherited…
