The Marriott hotel always looks polished and professional from the outside. Recently, however, we learned that the Marriott family does have some dirty laundry airing out in a probate court. The good news? They are just like every other family – interesting, and not without drama. Meet the Marriotts: J. Willard and Alice Marriott first [...]
With wedding season upon us, it’s easy and fun to get caught up in all of our loved ones’ true love. Wedding after wedding, we watch numerous couples dance down the aisle on their way to forever. Everything seems all wedding cake and butterflies in the moment, but then life happens. From Kim Kardashian’s 72-day [...]
It’s been just over a month since Michigan became the 17th state to allow Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs). Effective March 8, 2017, these irrevocable trusts primarily assist in shielding one’s assets from creditors and estate taxes, with the goal of keeping your wealth with your loved ones. Michigan’s DAPT Criteria While DAPTs sound like [...]
After signing of an estate plan, including a Will, Trust, Powers of Attorney, and Patient Advocate Designation (Living Will), it is important to remember to review your estate plan regularly. The estate plan should not collect dust in the closet. A properly drafted estate plan will be effective from the date of signing through death. However, [...]
Divorce Guardian? In the United States, researchers estimate that over half of all marriages end in divorce. There are some well known factors that put people at higher risk for divorce. Many of the reasons cited for divorce are obvious: lack of commitment, too much arguing, infidelity, marrying too young, unrealistic expectations, lack of equality in the [...]
