Award-winning radio and television star Larry King hosted more than 50,000 interviews during his career. King’s family, friends and fans in Michigan and beyond were saddened to learn of his death on January 23, 2021. Since then, a contested probate issue has arisen...
Consider leaving these things out of your will
Many Michigan residents, as well as others throughout the country, want to be as prepared as possible for the inevitable, that they will die someday. A first logical step to take to get one’s estate in order is to execute a last will and testament. In order to avoid...
Will contested probate be an issue for Chadwick Boseman’s widow?
Movie fans in Michigan and beyond were shocked and saddened upon learning recently that “Black Panther” star, Chadwick Boseman, died after a hard-fought battle with colon cancer. Boseman had kept his condition private, and he also happens to have died without...
Deceased fire fighter’s family locked in probate battle
Many Michigan families encounter problems when loved ones disagree about matters of estate. Probate issues can be complex and may take a long time to resolve in court. A group of people in another state are currently involved in several court cases surrounding the...
Revocable trust or last will and testament, or both?
A main goal of many Michigan estate owners is to execute an estate plan that helps loved ones avoid probate litigation. There are many types of documents, and determining which ones to incorporate into a specific plan or which to leave out can be a daunting task,...
Probate litigation: Things to know re last will and testaments
Many Michigan families include adult children who have grown up expecting to inherit a portion or all of their parent’s estate. In some cases, a son or daughter has seen a last will and testament signed by a parent, and perhaps, has even discussed such issues at...