Maddin Hauser welcomes four new attorneys and two paralegals, strengthening the firm's estate planning, probate, and litigation capabilities.
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Blog: Probate and Estate Planning
What’s So Horrible About Probate That Makes Everyone Want To Avoid It?
Avoiding probate is a critical part of estate planning. But what makes probate so horrible, and why is it so important to steer clear of the process?
Your Trust Is a Great Estate Planning Vehicle, but if You Fail to Transfer Your Assets to It, Any Benefits Could Wind Up in the Ditch
Establishing a trust is one thing; transferring assets into it is another. And if you don't do the latter, the former won't be worth the paper it's printed on, as a recent case shows.
My Future, My Choice? How and When Will a Michigan Judge Consider a Child’s Preferences When Making Custody and Parenting Time Decisions?
In a Michigan divorce, a child's custody preference can be one of many factors when determining what is in their best interest.
Lack of a Succession Plan Is a Small Business Blind Spot That Can Leave Your Company and Your Family in the Dark
Owners of family-held or small businesses intuitively understand the importance of planning.
Four Legs, Two Homes? What Happens to a Beloved Pet in a Michigan Divorce
In a Michigan divorce, pets are not treated like children. They are considered personal property, which makes them subject to equitable distribution like other assets.