Articles Posted in Michigan

Broadly speaking, a guardian is a person who has legal responsibility for another person, and is put in charge of his or her well-being. Under Michigan’s Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC), a guardian may be needed when an individual cannot make informed general care and control decisions for themselves, whether due to their age…

In Michigan, it’s incredibly important to understand the concepts of guardianship and conservatorship — two legal ways to help maintain the well-being of an individual who is not able to care for themselves. In order to grasp the reality of guardianship and conservatorship issues, it’s also crucial to know what it means to be incapacitated,…

Preparing a comprehensive estate plan can help ensure that your most important assets will be managed in accordance with your wishes both during your lifetime, and after you pass away. Just as crucially, your estate plan can help ensure that your loved ones will be supported during a difficult and emotional time. Here in Michigan,…

In Metro Detroit and the State of Michigan, the probate courts oversee special types of cases involving estates and trusts, as well as the protection of minors and incapacitated adults through guardianships and conservatorships. Any lawsuits, claims, contests, or disputes relating to those issues may broadly be said to fall under the umbrella of “probate…

After losing a loved one many face a difficult and emotional time — and it can be made even more complex and frustrating with the addition of formal legal proceedings and the potential for nasty disputes and prolonged contests. This is why it is so important in Michigan to plan ahead for probate, and all…