Tom discusses the importance of putting what you own into your Living Trust box in order to avoid probate.

Enjoy this archived episode in which Tom explains what a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order (DNR) is, and how to get one.

During today’s episode, Tom reviews the several parts that make up a “Peace of Mind Plan”. Having the appropriate parts in place so you will have the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your “golden years” will be golden, and that your loved...

Tom explains what an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust is, and how it might be used as part of your estate plan.

In today’s program, Tom explains how deeding your home to your children during your lifetime can end up costing your children a 20% Capital Gains tax when your home is sold.

Tom discusses Michigan’s law of intestate succession, whom the State of Michigan will give your estate to when you die, and how you can make other arrangements for your loved ones.

While Tom is out of the office today, please enjoy this archived program in which Tom discusses Michigan's Medicaid Estate Recovery law that requires the State of Michigan to recover the cost of Medicaid benefits that were paid for you from your...

Enjoy this archived episode in whichTom talks about what you should consider if you are thinking about naming multiple children as trustees, personal representatives, or agents under powers of attorney.

Tom is out of the office today...so please enjoy this archived edition of his previous episode in which Tom talks about when various estate planning documents (i.e. Will, Trust, Power of Attorney, HealthCare Power of Attorney) become effective, and...

Tom discusses several changes in the law that might require your estate plan to be updated.

Tom discusses the importance of making sure that if your home is going to go through probate, that there will be adequate cash available in the estate to pay ongoing expenses until the home is sold.

Two weeks ago Tom told you why everyone should have a Power of Attorney for Health Care. In today's show, Tom discusses another document that you need as part of a complete estate plan.

Tom talks about taxes related to dying, and how you can use your estate plan to avoid them.

Do you have the one estate planning document that everyone should have? Tom tells you what it is, and explains why you need it.

Tom discusses how you might be able to use money that you have saved in an IRA to purchase a new home, without incurring the 10% early withdrawal penalty.

In today's episode, Tom discusses the importance of organizing your home in order to assist your estate administrator in locating your important documents, hidden money, jewelry, etc..

Tom answers common questions about planning your funeral...including whether you have to use the services of a licensed funeral director, who has the right to plan your funeral if you don't, do you have to purchase a casket from a funeral home, do you...

Tom explains why married people are exposing their home to creditors when they jointly own a car.

Tom discusses Michigan's Medicaid Estate Recovery law that requires the State of Michigan to recover the cost of Medicaid benefits that were paid for you from your estate after you die. Without proper planning, this can result in the State forcing the...

In this one-year anniversary episode, Tom explains what a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order (DNR) is, and how to get one.

In today's episode, Tom analyzes The Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, compares it to a normal revocable trust, concludes that it is not a blind trust, and discusses why that matters to him.

Tom discusses dower rights of married women in Michigan, how recently enacted legislation eliminates those rights, and what the consequence will be for married women in Michigan.

In today's episode Tom talks about when various estate planning documents (i.e. Will, Trust, Power of Attorney, HealthCare Power of Attorney) become effective, and when the fiduciaries (i.e. Personal Representative, Trustee, Attorney in Fact, Patient...

Tom discusses Michigan's new Qualified Dispositions in Trust Act that makes it easier to create a trust to protect your assets from your creditors. Find out how simple it can now be to protect what you own from risks of lawsuits and creditors.