Publications for Trust & Estate Litigation

Estate planning is done to avoid family disputes, but despite the best of intentions, disputes happen when money is at stake.

What happens if my uncle dies without having made a will or trust? Also, will I still be able to act on his behalf under his power of attorney after he has passed away?

In estate planning, clients sometimes overlook the difficulties and conflicts their children may face in dealing with their tangible personal property after their death.

Currently, the federal estate tax is set to expire on December 31, 2009 but return in 2011 with a $1 million federal estate tax exclusion.

Governor Jennifer Granholm recently signed into law legislation enacting the Michigan Trust Code effective April 1, 2010.

Multiple marriages have become increasingly common. More than 50% of divorced men and 43% of divorced women are remarried.

Blended families currently outnumber traditional nuclear families. Based on current statistics and trends, the number is growing.