Do you really need to have an estate plan? If your answer to any of these questions is "yes," you need to take the time to plan for your future and that of your family: Do you want to determine who will represent your interests after you’re gone? Do you want to decide...

A proper estate plan must include at least these five documents.  Will—A will explains how you want your property to be distributed at the time of your passing and who should handle that distribution. In Michigan (and other states), a will must be filed with the local...

Six Steps to Helping You Protect Your Family’s Financial Future: Your Estate Planning Checklist   One of the most common questions I get from prospective estate planning clients is this: “Do you have a checklist?” I tell them I do. Here it is. Step 1—Meet with an...