News & Updates
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…
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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.…
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Legislative Update — 2024
By Howard H. Collens and Nathan R. Piwowarski Originally Published but the Michigan Probate and…
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Michigan Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA)
The new Michigan Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) (November 2023) took effect July 1,…
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Promissory Notes and Medicaid Planning
Medicaid planning is often a complex process aimed at preserving a person’s assets while qualifying…
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When Inheriting Real Estate, Consider Your Options
Inheriting real estate from your parents is either a blessing or a burden — or…
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