Estate Planning

Dementia alone does not prevent someone from executing a valid Will

In Creamer v. Manley, decided March 14, 2024, the Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment upholding the validity of a…

2 weeks ago

New Form Approving Special Needs Trust Accounting

Recently we received a document we haven't seen before which informs Medicaid recipients that their special needs trust accounting was…

2 weeks ago

Special Needs Alliance publishes new Disability Handbook

Recently the Special Needs Alliance published a new handbook for individuals with disabilities and their advocates. The SNA states: "The…

2 months ago

Are unborn embryos children?

Historically, unborn embryos have not been considered children. Recently, in LePage v. The Center for Responsive Productive Medicine, P.C., the…

2 months ago

What Constitutes a Valid Will

What Constitutes a Valid Will? In Michigan, a jury found that a handwritten document by Aretha Franklin, found in her…

7 months ago

Warren Buffett Estate Planning Advice

Warren Buffett The following video clips are from Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meetings where Warren Buffett fielded questions regarding estate planning:…

7 months ago

Sometimes You Must Say No

Sometimes you just have to say No "No" isn't a four-letter word. Saying "no" isn't necessarily bad and you shouldn't…

7 months ago

Control: Why People Do What They Do

Some people want to control others. This reminds me of the Bible story in Genesis 27 where Jacob stole Esau's…

7 months ago

Fear: Why People Do What They Do

Fear is a powerful motivator. The Bible tells us to fear not. Stonewall Jackson (and others) are attributed as having…

7 months ago

Why People Do What They Do?: Honoring Traditions

Tradition can be a powerful motivator. Traditions can be like laws, meaning the group following them will not accept any…

7 months ago