News & Updates

Funding Your Trust: Why It Matters More Than You Think

Funding Your Trust: Why it Matters Creating a trust is an important first step in…

Management of Probate for Out-of-State Fiduciaries and Beneficiaries

When a loved one passes away who resided outside of Michigan and owns property in…

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…