August is National Make-A-Will Month! Having a will not only ensures that your wishes are carried out after your passing, but it also protects your loved ones from potentially lengthy and expensive court proceedings. Common misconceptions about making a will are you think you’re too young, you think creating one is too expensive, and you [...]
On Wednesday, Brandon provided an example of the Pension with Aid and Attendance Benefit at work and the ways you can qualify. Now, we want to provide you with some help in your efforts to take advantage of this benefit. The Application Process While the application process for special monthly pension can be agonizingly slow [...]
Last time, in part 1 of our 3-part series on the Pension with Aid and Attendance Benefit, Brandon Thomson, a Probate Pro attorney, filled us in on the prerequisite qualifications. Now, he’s put it all together for us with an illustrative example. An Illustration Robert, age 82, is a World War II veteran who is widowed. [...]
STAFF ACCOUNTANT We are presently seeking a Staff Accountant to join The Darren Findling Law Firm, located in downtown Royal Oak, MI. This is a full-time accounting position that will perform a variety of accounting and financial tasks within our Finance Unit and additional office duties as needed. This is a very busy practice that [...]
Don’t let your investments end up being considered just “personal property.” After your death, all of the things in your home or office are considered “personal property” and depending on how you’ve planned, may become subject to the determination of the person appointed as your personal representative. The personal representative can decide to sell them, [...]
Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain’s Tragic Suicides Can Teach us about Estate Planning Earlier this month, famous fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain were victims of apparent suicide. Their tragic deaths were unexpected by fans all over the world, even close family and friends. The topics of mental illness, depression, and suicide [...]
Probate costs can far exceed the cost of personally crafted estate plan. Everyone’s situation is different, and therefore, everyone has a different need for an estate plan. An estate plan is personalized and created custom to fit your needs. You could say that getting a skillfully drafted estate plan is one of the best investments [...]
A death file is either a physical or digital file that contains everything that a loved one would need after your passing. What should be in your death file? Well there are the obvious documents, like your last will and testament, any trust documents, beneficiary designations, etc. But what else is important? You should have [...]
Now, unless you have ever needed a probate lawyer, it is likely that you have no idea what one is. Probate law includes many areas – estate and trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships, litigation and appeals, estate planning and special needs trusts, and more. The Probate Pro has highly-experienced lawyers in each of these areas. [...]
Even decades later, the tragic murder of Natalie Wood remains just as sad, shocking, and full of unanswered questions as when it first came to light. Still today, new twists are added to the story as Natalie Wood’s one-time husband, Robert Wagner, is once again suspected for involvement in her death. While California law prohibits [...]
