Probate Litigation

One of the most vital and popular documents drafted when an estate plan is set in motion is a will. A will is important and

The name Huguette Clark may be unfamiliar to many in Michigan — or across the nation for that matter — but in the arena of

The estate of an American cooper heiress has settled more than two years after her death. The woman died in May 2011 and left behind

Following the death of a loved one, families are often eager to make all the final arrangements and settle that person’s estate. This can be

Many people prepare wills and trusts during their lifetime to help ensure their wishes are adhered to following their death. Michigan courts generally try to

A years-long probate litigation case was settled in Kalamazoo recently, resulting in a $23 million award for the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. In his will, the founder of

According to a recent report, most victims of elder abuse know the person abusing them. Often, it is a family member or a caretaker. Elder

For many wealthy people, setting up a charitable family foundation is a way to create an enduring legacy. When family members associated with the trust

Family members need support after the death of a loved one, and estate distribution in Michigan often poses a particularly complex set of problems for

A person’s death may be felt by a wide range of people, but it is usually up to surviving family members to deal with the