Estate Planning
Wills
A will is the foundation of an estate plan. It states who receives your property, names a personal representative to carry out your wishes, and, if you have minor children, names the guardian you want to raise them.
Without a will, Michigan intestacy law decides who inherits, and a probate judge decides who is appointed. We draft clear, properly executed wills that hold up when your family needs them, and we make sure your will works together with the rest of your plan, including any trusts, beneficiary designations, and deeds.
What this covers
- ✓Name who inherits your property
- ✓Name a personal representative to settle your estate
- ✓Name a guardian for minor children
- ✓Give clear instructions that reduce family conflict
A will alone does not avoid probate. If avoiding probate is a priority, ask us about pairing your will with a revocable living trust.