Law Blog

Michigan has now adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. This allows a principal to designate an agent, a power of attorney, to handle their financial transactions.

Aretha Franklin's decedent estate will contest was decided by a jury in the Oakland County Probate Court this week. Good example of the importance of solid estate planning.

Most common estate plans leave the decedent's property to family members. This post examines situations where the decedent designates friends or non-family members as heirs.