Estate plan?-will? trust?- how to leave money to handicapped kid?

You need a comprehensive estate plan that provides for both your son and your wife. A special needs trust to preserve your son's government...

Estate Planning with pre-nup and new trust after marriage

I agree with the other attorneys that you must insist on having your own attorney before you sign anything. If your husband wants your...

Live in Michigan received divorce papers in the mail. I did not sign for them nor where they certified. are they legal binding

Your wife will eventually serve you properly with the divorce papers so the service is not the most significant issue. As you now know that she...

How much does a Divorce cost ? Should I file myself ? Hire a Attorney ? I could use some help.

The fact that you are asking whether you need an attorney indicates that you understand the value of a professional's advice and assistance. Yes,...

If I have two surviving children, one deceased, (not married) can I specifically direct half of my estate to each of them?

The role of the estate planning attorney is to sort through with you your goals and how best to accomplish them. As the other lawyers have...

I want to get a divorce and my daughter is now in college so there wouldn't be any thing to divide so what do i do now

The short answer to your question is that the divorce process is easier if there are no minor children. However, the other answers raise important...

You do not say how you are related to the family member who needs assistance so it is unclear whether you would have standing to take over the...

In general, you will be entitled to half of the marital assets which include the portion of the 401k funded during your marriage. You may also be...

My husband passed away and owes a credit card debt. Is a pension considered an asset in Kent County Michigan. He has no assets.

Joint assets pass to you directly without probate and, as the widow, you are entitled to certain assets "off the top" before creditors are paid. ...

Why is the word "The" required in a trust name? Or is it required at all?

You may name the trust whatever you want, although identification by name and date the trust was created is always helpful when administering a...