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  Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D.
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Steven J. L. Larsen

Mediation, Health Care Other, Estate Planning, Elder Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 42 Years

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73030 12Th Ave, South Haven, MI 49090

Kathleen Kinney Bowman

Estate Planning, Estate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 42 Years

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317 Center St, South Haven, MI 49090

Michael P. Haddock

Real Estate, Litigation, Estate Planning, Reinsurance, Land Use & Zoning

Status: In Good Standing

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Douglas, MI 49406

Tammy Evett Fries

Income Tax, Trusts, Gift Taxation, Corporate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 35 Years

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65432 66Th St, Hartford, MI 49057

Ronald F. Postelli

Real Estate, Immigration, Estate Planning, Contract

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 56 Years

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170 N Paw Paw St, Coloma, MI 49038

Catherine Dritsas

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 27 Years

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Saugatuck, MI 49453

Michael E. Daitch

Estate Planning, Estate, Elder Law, Civil & Human Rights

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 49 Years

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6522 Sanctuary Trl, Saugatuck, MI 49453

Harold G. Schuitmaker

Commercial Real Estate, Estate Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Business, Estate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 54 Years

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181 W Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079

Albert W. Laaksonen

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Criminal, Consumer Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 34 Years

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226 1/2 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079

John T. Mcneil

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Business

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 52 Years

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303 E Paw Paw St, Paw Paw, MI 49079

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TAKING AGAINST THE WILL

A procedure under state law that gives a surviving spouse the right to demand a certain share (usually one-third to one-half) of the deceased spouse's property.... (more...)

A procedure under state law that gives a surviving spouse the right to demand a certain share (usually one-third to one-half) of the deceased spouse's property. The surviving spouse can take that share instead of accepting whatever he or she inherited through the deceased spouse's will. If the surviving spouse decides to take the statutory share, it's called 'taking against the will.' Dower and curtesy is another name for the same legal process.

INTESTATE SUCCESSION

The method by which property is distributed when a person dies without a valid will. Each state's law provides that the property be distributed to the closest s... (more...)

The method by which property is distributed when a person dies without a valid will. Each state's law provides that the property be distributed to the closest surviving relatives. In most states, the surviving spouse, children, parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, and next of kin inherit, in that order.

CERTIFICATION OF TRUST

See abstract of trust.

ESTATE PLANNING

The art of continuing to prosper when you're alive, and passing your property to your loved ones with a minimum of fuss and expense after you die. Planning your... (more...)

The art of continuing to prosper when you're alive, and passing your property to your loved ones with a minimum of fuss and expense after you die. Planning your estate may involve making a will, living trust, healthcare directives, durable power of attorney for finances or other documents.

DOWER AND CURTESY

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') ... (more...)

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') refers to the portion to which a surviving wife is entitled, while curtesy refers to what a man may claim. Until recently, these amounts differed in a number of states. However, because discrimination on the basis of sex is now illegal in most cases, most states have abolished dower and curtesy and generally provide the same benefits regardless of sex -- and this amount is often known simply as the statutory share. Under certain circumstances, a living spouse may not be able to sell or convey property that is subject to the other spouse's dower and curtesy or statutory share rights.

INHERIT

To receive property from someone who has died. Traditionally, the word 'inherit' applied only when one received property from a relative who died without a will... (more...)

To receive property from someone who has died. Traditionally, the word 'inherit' applied only when one received property from a relative who died without a will. Currently, however, the word is used whenever someone receives property from the estate of a deceased person.

GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX

A federal tax imposed on money placed in a generation-skipping trust. Currently, there is a $1 million exemption to the GSTT; that is, each person may leave $1 ... (more...)

A federal tax imposed on money placed in a generation-skipping trust. Currently, there is a $1 million exemption to the GSTT; that is, each person may leave $1 million in a generation-skipping trust free of this tax. The GSST is imposed when the middle-generation beneficiaries die and the property is transferred to the third-generation beneficiaries. Every dollar over $1 million is subject to the highest existing estate tax rate--currently 55%--at the time the GSTT tax is applied.

GENERATION-SKIPPING TRUST

A trust designed to save on estate tax. The trust principal is preserved for the trust maker's grandchildren, with his or her children receiving only income fro... (more...)

A trust designed to save on estate tax. The trust principal is preserved for the trust maker's grandchildren, with his or her children receiving only income from the trust. Because the children (the middle generation) never legally own the property, it isn't subject to estate tax at their death. See generation-skipping transfer tax.

FUNDING A TRUST

Transferring ownership of property to a 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, Â§ 22.4.]. ... [Michigan Estate Planning Handbook (Carol J. Karr ed., ICLE 2d ed, 2006), ch 22, Â§ 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 ...

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Kathleen Kinney Bowman

Michael P. Haddock

Tammy Evett Fries

Ronald F. Postelli

Catherine Dritsas

Michael E. Daitch

Harold G. Schuitmaker

Albert W. Laaksonen

John T. Mcneil

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TAKING AGAINST THE WILL

INTESTATE SUCCESSION

CERTIFICATION OF TRUST

ESTATE PLANNING

DOWER AND CURTESY

INHERIT

GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX

GENERATION-SKIPPING TRUST

FUNDING A TRUST

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

IN RE ESTATE OF SOUTHWORTH

IN RE HAYES

Charfoos v. Schultz

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