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Michigan Continues Fight Against Elder Abuse

By: Nick Leydorf
Being aware of Elder Abuse and how to take action
A webform has been updated for Michigan residents to report suspected incidents of elder abuse, patient abuse and exploitation.
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Posted on: December 7, 2023 |
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Important Estate Planning Documents in Michigan

By: Nick Leydorf
Trust or Will
Assembling legal documents pertaining to your estate is key to ensuring that your final wishes are carried out.
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Posted on: November 16, 2023 |
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Avoid These Common Retirement Planning Mistakes for a Secure Retirement

By: Nick Leydorf
big mistakes in planning for retirement
Don't let common retirement planning mistakes derail your future and turn into a horror story for your family. Learn how to avoid them and secure your nest egg for a worry-free retirement.
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Posted on: October 25, 2023 |
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How Does a Michigan Domestic Asset Protection Trust Protect Generational Wealth?

By: Nick Leydorf
Couple signing a Domestic Asset Protection Trust to protect generational wealth
A Michigan Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT) may be a good option for professionals or business owners who want to preserve generational wealth and have the potential for third-party creditors’ claims.
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Posted on: September 13, 2023 |
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Which Is the Best to Way Protect Assets, Trusts or Wills?

By: Nick Leydorf
Okemos asset protection attorney
Take the squabbling between siblings you've had to endure and referee as a parent. Now multiply it times age and money. That might give you some idea of the need to make your final wishes clear when the time comes to divvy up your assets.
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Posted on: August 23, 2023 |
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What’s the Latest in Aretha Franklin’s Estate?

By: Nick Leydorf
Franklin estate battle
Learn from Aretha Franklin's estate battle. Keep your family from fighting over inheritance with comprehensive planning.
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Posted on: July 28, 2023 |
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Preparing Your Adult Child for Independence

By: Nick Leydorf
adult child's independence
If you read history, you know American independence was not easily won. There was no guarantee the fledgling colonies would win, but they fought long and hard and as a result, every July 4th we celebrate our nation’s independence. If you’ve got a young adult in your life, you know they’re often fighting in their […]
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Posted on: June 29, 2023 |
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Prepare Now for Coming Estate Tax Changes

By: Nick Leydorf
Estate Tax Changes
One of the most significant changes Americans will soon see is the sunsetting of tax laws under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017.
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Posted on: June 13, 2023 |
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Do Heirs Have to Pay Debts from an Estate?

By: Nick Leydorf
estate plan debts
Part of estate planning is considering how future repayment of debts, both owed to the person and debts they are responsible for, will impact inheritances received by beneficiaries. A recent article from Lake County News, “Estate Planning: Debts and Estate Planning,” explains how the process works. Assets passing to a beneficiary directly, outside of probate, […]
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Posted on: May 23, 2023 |
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Why Is ‘When’ the Big Question in Estate Planning?

By: Nick Leydorf
People approaching retirement ponder numerous questions. However, I’ve found that many of the most important questions revolve around the word ‘when.’
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Posted on: April 21, 2023 |
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