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Shannon L. Wirth

Traffic, Estate Planning, Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody
Status:  In Good Standing           

Gerald A. Bagazinski

Health Care Other, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Business
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  36 Years

Linda G. Anderson

Landlord-Tenant, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Contract, Credit & Debt
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  32 Years

Christina Monolidis Viscomi

Estate Planning, Estate, Elder Law, Civil & Human Rights
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  28 Years

Kelly Lynn Leimback

Estate Planning, Family Law, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  17 Years

Aaron R. Shahan

Estate Planning, Family Law, Elder Law, Bankruptcy
Status:  In Good Standing           

Andrew L. Bemish

Real Estate, Gift Taxation, Estate Planning, Elder Law
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  37 Years

Mark T. Evely

Commercial Real Estate, Agriculture, Estate Planning, Native People
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  14 Years

Keith J. Beauchemin

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Estate, Pension & Benefits
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  38 Years

Peter E. Bec

Social Security, Estate Planning, Family Law, Criminal
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  54 Years

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LEGAL TERMS

MARITAL LIFE ESTATE TRUST

See AB trust.

GRANTOR

Someone who creates a trust. Also called a trustor or settlor.

AB TRUST

A trust that allows couples to reduce or avoid estate taxes. Each spouse puts his or her property in an AB trust. When the first spouse dies, his or her half of... (more...)
A trust that allows couples to reduce or avoid estate taxes. Each spouse puts his or her property in an AB trust. When the first spouse dies, his or her half of the property goes to the beneficiaries named in the trust -- commonly, the grown children of the couple -- with the crucial condition that the surviving spouse has the right to use the property for life and is entitled to any income it generates. The surviving spouse may even be allowed to spend principal in certain circumstances. When the surviving spouse dies, the property passes to the trust beneficiaries. It is not considered part of the second spouse's estate for estate tax purposes. Using this kind of trust keeps the second spouse's taxable estate half the size it would be if the property were left directly to the spouse. This type of trust is also known as a bypass or credit shelter trust.

DEVISEE

A person or entity who inherits real estate under the terms of a will.

DISTRIBUTEE

(1) Anyone who receives something. Usually, the term refers to someone who inherits a deceased person's property. If the deceased person dies without a will (ca... (more...)
(1) Anyone who receives something. Usually, the term refers to someone who inherits a deceased person's property. If the deceased person dies without a will (called intestate), state law determines what each distributee will receive. Also called a beneficiary.

WARRANTY DEED

A seldom-used type of deed that contains express assurances about the legal validity of the title being transferred.

CURATOR

See conservator.

INTESTATE

The condition of dying without a valid will. The probate court appoints an administrator to distribute the deceased person's property according to state law.

ABSTRACT OF TRUST

A condensed version of a living trust document, which leaves out details of what is in the trust and the identity of the beneficiaries. You can show an abstract... (more...)
A condensed version of a living trust document, which leaves out details of what is in the trust and the identity of the beneficiaries. You can show an abstract of trust to a financial organization or other institution to prove that you have established a valid living trust, without revealing specifics that you want to keep private. In some states, this document is called a 'certification of trust.'

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

IN RE ESTATE OF SOUTHWORTH

... Margaret Noe. In February 2005, the decedent consulted Noe for estate planning advice. The ... estate plan. The representative offered to meet with the decedent and answer any questions regarding estate planning and the college. Despite ...

IN RE HAYES

... In addition, the survivor may amend or revoke the trust." [Brief at 8, citing Michigan Estate Planning Handbook (Carol J. Karr ed., ICLE 2d ed, 2006), ch 22, § 22.4.]. ... [Michigan Estate Planning Handbook (Carol J. Karr ed., ICLE 2d ed, 2006), ch 22, § 22.4.]. ...

Charfoos v. Schultz

... including trust documents, as in this case. Bullis v Downes, 240 Mich App 462, 468; 612 NW2d 435 (2000) (no distinction made among varieties of modern estate planning tools). Here, the trial court prohibited plaintiffs from ...