News & Updates

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Transforms Estate Planning Strategy

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025,…

Obergefell Faces Legal Challenges: What This Means for Your Estate Planning

The landmark 2015 Supreme Court ruling of Obergefell v. Hodges, which extended marriage rights to…

Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Individuals in Michigan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJo3Lt5-cEY&ab_channel=CollensEstateLaw   This webinar was recorded in April 2025 in partnership with Stand with Trans.…

Legislative Update — 2024

By Howard H. Collens and Nathan R. Piwowarski Originally Published but the Michigan Probate and…

Michigan Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA)

The new Michigan Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) (November 2023) took effect July 1,…

Promissory Notes and Medicaid Planning

Medicaid planning is often a complex process aimed at preserving a person’s assets while qualifying…