# Collens Estate Law

> Estate, Probate, Wills, Trusts Lawyer Detroit


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## Posts

- [What to Do When a Death Certificate is Delayed in Michigan](https://collensestatelaw.com/probate/what-to-do-when-a-death-certificate-is-delayed-in-michigan/): When someone passes away, their family faces countless decisions and responsibilities during an already difficult time. One of the most...
- [Conservatorship for Minor’s Receipt of Death Benefits](https://collensestatelaw.com/conservatorships-and-guardianships/conservatorship-for-minors-receipt-of-death-benefits/): When a parent or family member passes away and leaves assets to a minor child, many families are surprised to...
- [How to Gain Access to Accounts as a Personal Representative in Probate Matters](https://collensestatelaw.com/estate-administration/how-to-gain-access-to-accounts-as-a-personal-representative-in-probate-matters/): Obtaining access to a deceased’s bank accounts is one of the first – and sometimes the most difficult – task...
- [Funding Your Trust: Why It Matters More Than You Think](https://collensestatelaw.com/trust-administration/funding-your-trust/): Funding Your Trust: Why it Matters Creating a trust is an important first step in estate planning, but many people...
- [Management of Probate for Out-of-State Fiduciaries and Beneficiaries](https://collensestatelaw.com/probate/probate-for-out-of-state-fiduciaries/): When a loved one passes away who resided outside of Michigan and owns property in Michigan, probate can quickly become...
- [How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Transforms Estate Planning Strategy](https://collensestatelaw.com/uncategorized/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, and it presents numerous changes...
- [Obergefell Faces Legal Challenges: What This Means for Your Estate Planning](https://collensestatelaw.com/estate-planning-elements/obergefell-estate-planning-same-sex-couples/): The landmark 2015 Supreme Court ruling of Obergefell v. Hodges, which extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide, has been...
- [Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Individuals in Michigan](https://collensestatelaw.com/estate-planning-elements/estate-planning-for-lgbtq-individuals-in-michigan/): This webinar was recorded in April 2025 in partnership with Stand with Trans. Attorney Howard H. Collens, of Collens Estate...
- [Legislative Update — 2024](https://collensestatelaw.com/legislative-updates/michigan-probate-and-estate-planning-legislative-update-2024/): Stay ahead with Michigan probate and estate planning legislative update 2024—new bills, uniform acts and remote notarization.
- [Michigan Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA)](https://collensestatelaw.com/legislative-updates/michigan-uniform-power-of-attorney-act-upoaa/): The new Michigan Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) (November 2023) took effect July 1, 2024, replacing the previous power...
- [Promissory Notes and Medicaid Planning](https://collensestatelaw.com/legacy-planning/promissory-notes-and-medicaid/): A promissory note is normally given in return for a loan. Classifying transfers as loans rather than gifts can be...
- [Watch Out for These Potential Problems with Life Estates](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/watch-out-for-these-potential-problems-with-life-estates/): Life estates can be an excellent tool for Medicaid planning, probate avoidance and tax efficiency, but there are potential problems...
- [When Inheriting Real Estate, Consider Your Options](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/when-inheriting-real-estate-consider-your-options/): Inheriting real estate from your parents is either a blessing or a burden — or a little bit of both....
- [In The News](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/in-the-news/): 9. 2021 – Selected to Super Lawyers – Top Rated Real Estate Attorney 11. 2020 – DBusiness Top Lawyers 2021...
- [The Rise of the Green Burial](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/the-rise-of-the-green-burial/): By Elizabeth D. Johnson | Imagine taking a walk through a garden or forest, admiring the wildlife, flora, and fauna....
- [You can take steps today to plan for your future medical care](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/you-can-take-steps-today-to-plan-for-your-future-medical-care-5/): It is impossible to know the future and predict what will happen even a month from now, yet there are...
- [When Can a House Be Sold in a Probate Estate?](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/when-can-a-house-be-sold-in-a-probate-estate/): People often ask if they need to wait until after a decedent’s estate closes in order to sell the deceased...
- [Do you believe an executor has breached fiduciary duty?](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/do-you-believe-an-executor-has-breached-fiduciary-duty/): The loss of a loved one can have different effects on each person. You may feel a sense of acceptance...
- [Do you have reason to contest a loved one's will?](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/do-you-have-reason-to-contest-a-loved-ones-will/): Legal issues could arise from a variety of circumstances. Even after a person has passed away, his or her estate...
- [Estate planning tips for new and expecting parents](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/estate-planning-tips-for-new-and-expecting-parents/): Expecting parents and new parents frequently have many discussions about the futures of their children. It can be exciting to...
- [Should you just leave an inheritance to your special needs child?](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/should-you-just-leave-an-inheritance-to-your-special-needs-child/): Most Michigan parents who have special needs children work tirelessly to provide and care for their children. They often give...
- [Sorry, Nobody Wants Your Parents' Stuff](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/sorry-nobody-wants-your-parents-stuff/): Advice for boomers desperate to unload family heirlooms By Richard Eisenberg After my father died at 94 in September, leaving...
- [Protecting Grandma - Institute of Gerontology tools to fight financial exploitation](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/protecting-grandma-institute-of-gerontology-tools-to-fight-financial-exploitation/): By: Leslie Mertz Will knew something was wrong as soon as he heard his mother’s shaky message on his phone....
- [Do You Have A Social Media Will?](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/do-you-have-a-social-media-will/): Published in the Ferndale Patch By Mera McKenna (Patch Staff) – January 24, 2017 4:00 pm ET OAKLAND COUNTY, MI...
- [What if estate planning benefited you now and later?](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/what-if-estate-planning-benefited-you-now-and-later/): Many people delay writing a will. Perhaps it’s due to fear of the unknown, or anxiety at the thought of...
- [What will happen to your digital afterlife?](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/what-will-happen-to-your-digital-afterlife/): In past generations, family members, fiduciaries and other individuals often had to scour through safe-deposit boxes, desks and boxes to...
- [Should your estate make room for frozen embryos?](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/should-your-estate-make-room-for-frozen-embryos/): When most people hear the phrase “estate plan,” they usually associate the task of allocating assets, assigning executors and beneficiaries,...
- [Unmarried cohabitating couples face unique estate issues](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/unmarried-cohabitating-couples-face-unique-estate-issues/): Unmarried couples who live together in Michigan face a unique set of legal matters related to estate and probate planning....
- [Understanding Powers of Attorney in Michigan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/understanding-powers-of-attorney-in-michigan/): No matter how much we try, we cannot predict the future. The best we can do is to prepare for...
- [Contesting a Will in Michigan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/contesting-a-will-in-michigan/): Many pop culture references made it seem that will contests are aggravated in nature and have effects on the family...
- [What happens if estate assets are missing?](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/what-happens-if-estate-assets-are-missing/): During the probate process, the personal representative (which is sometimes referred to as the executor) will inventory the estate of...
- [Include 'digital assets' in estate planning](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/include-digital-assets-in-estate-planning/): In this digital age, our values have shifted to incorporate digital assets on a level similar to our personal belongings...
- [Inheritances can get complicated for Michigan families](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/inheritances-can-get-complicated-for-michigan-families/): Creating an estate plan that works for every family is impossible because families vary greatly, and the needs of one...
- [Trust administration can ensure funds are handled correctly](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/trust-administration-can-ensure-funds-are-handled-correctly/): The transfer of wealth from one person to another, or one generation to another, can be a complicated and highly...
- [Michigan probate litigation can become complicated](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/michigan-probate-litigation-can-become-complicated/): After the loss of a loved one, few surviving family members have the energy to focus on legal issues or...
- [Single parents in Michigan need to take estate plan steps](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/single-parents-in-michigan-need-to-take-estate-plan-steps/): While it is important for everyone to outline exactly what their wishes are for their assets and minor children, it is...
- [Take inheritance into consideration when estate planning](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/take-inheritance-into-consideration-when-estate-planning/): One of the biggest concerns many people have when it is time to begin the estate planning process is what to...
- [An estate plan can protect Michigan businesses](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-estate-plan-can-protect-michigan-businesses/): Business creators work tirelessly to ensure success, but that may all be in vain if proper provisions are not in...
- [Ways to avoid conflict with kids and an estate plan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/ways-to-avoid-conflict-with-kids-and-an-estate-plan/): The idea of leaving children an even amount of funds or assets in the event of a parent’s passing may...
- [Estate plan: a need for people of all income levels](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/estate-plan-a-need-for-people-of-all-income-levels/): As many Michigan readers know, estate planning is often associated with people who are wealthy or possess valuable assets. In...
- [When exactly is a good time to update an estate plan?](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/when-exactly-is-a-good-time-to-update-an-estate-plan/): Estate plans are highly personal endeavors. Because each Michigan family is different, there may not be an exact day or...
- [Michigan families should include digital assets in a will](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/michigan-families-should-include-digital-assets-in-a-will/): When people consider estate planning and ensuring the proper distribution of personal property, most may only think about physical property....
- [Millennials must include end-of-life care in estate plan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/millennials-must-include-end-of-life-care-in-estate-plan/): There are a number of documents to consider as part of an estate plan and some of those documents relate...
- [A will challenge can occur for a number of reasons](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/a-will-challenge-can-occur-for-a-number-of-reasons/): A valid will is an essential part of any estate plan since it outlines how an individual’s assets are to...
- [Circumstances that may warrant changing an estate plan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/circumstances-that-may-warrant-changing-an-estate-plan/): Many people believe that all they need to do is create a will and their estate planning obligations are met...
- [Trust administration choices vary based on circumstances](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/trust-administration-choices-vary-based-on-circumstances/): No two families are alike, so the ways families choose to distribute wealth and assets will vary considerably depending on...
- [Tips to minimize taxes when leaving an inheritance to kids](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/tips-to-minimize-taxes-when-leaving-an-inheritance-to-kids/): Most parents are eager to leave assets, including the family home and money, to children when they pass. However, if...
- [An estate plan is comprised of various documents](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-estate-plan-will-comprise-of-varied-documents/): When most people think about an estate plan, they may naturally think of a will and not much else. Depending...
- [Now is the time for Michigan families to discuss an estate plan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/now-is-the-time-for-michigan-families-to-discuss-an-estate-plan/): The holiday season typically brings family members to the table who may be absent throughout the year. Considering that all...
- [Probate litigation and other services can help families](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/probate-litigation-and-other-services-can-help-families/): When the death of a loved one has occurred, a complex legal process may be just beginning. During this emotional...
- [Couples need to share information about an estate plan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/couples-need-to-share-information-about-an-estate-plan/): At the beginning of marriage, most couples do not want to think about the possibilities of anything other than continued...
- [Reasons a Michigan family may pose a will challenge](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/reasons-a-michigan-family-may-pose-a-will-challenge/): Even when there is a legal will in place and a family member has taken adequate estate planning steps, the...
- [An effective estate plan is necessary if you are married or not](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-effective-estate-plan-is-necessary-if-you-are-married-or-not/): Creating an estate plan is not just for married couples who want to ensure their spouse and/or children are cared for...
- [Lamar Odom health scare highlights estate plan mishaps](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/lamar-odom-health-scare-highlights-estate-plan-mishaps/): Regardless of one’s age or health, unexpected circumstances can leave a young person incapacitated and unable to make important health...
- [Creating a trust may be the best step for your Michigan family](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/creating-a-trust-may-be-the-best-step-for-your-michigan-family/): There are many ways to manage and leave behind assets for loved ones. While doing so by a last will...
- [When kids are grown, an estate plan may require changes](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/when-kids-are-grown-an-estate-plan-may-require-changes/): When creating estate plans, families often make provisions for minor children, including the financial care and guardianship of those minors....
- [It takes more than a will to complete an estate plan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/it-takes-more-than-a-will-to-complete-an-estate-plan/): Just as everyone’s estate is unique and valuable to them and their family, the process of creating an estate plan...
- [Inheritance dispute still ongoing for Robin Williams' family](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/inheritance-dispute-still-ongoing-for-robin-williams-family/): A year after his death, the family left behind by comedian Robin Williams is still having a dispute over items...
- [The creation of an estate plan is not just for the elderly](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/the-creation-of-an-estate-plan-is-not-just-for-the-elderly/): It is estimated that a large majority of young people have not thought about estate planning. The creation of an...
- [Reasons Michigan families may face a will challenge](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/reasons-michigan-families-may-face-a-will-challenge/): Despite the best intentions of a family member, there are many circumstances that can lead to family strife or legal...
- [Mistakes may be made in the details of an estate plan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/mistakes-may-be-made-in-the-details-of-an-estate-plan/): Having an estate plan in place long before it is needed is a responsible step most people take the time...
- [Understanding trust management and trust options](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/understanding-trust-management-and-trust-options/): Creating a trust and managing a trust can be an ideal way to handle assets and funds for loved ones....
- [Protect your family's inheritance in Michigan with a will](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/protect-your-familys-inheritance-in-michigan-with-a-will/): Most people may know it is important to have a will to express one’s last wishes in the event of...
- [Father leaves unique inheritance stipulations for kids](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/father-leaves-unique-inheritance-stipulations-for-kids/): Someone may work tirelessly for years or decades to create a fortune or amass a certain amount of assets. Deciding...
- [Single folks in Michigan should have an estate plan in place](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/single-folks-in-michigan-should-have-an-estate-plan-in-place/): It is wrong to assume that only married couples with children and a significant amount of assets should worry about...
- [Michigan families can avoid mistakes in estate plan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/michigan-families-can-avoid-mistakes-in-estate-plan/): All estate plans are highly personal, yet many people fall prey to the same common mistakes when drafting their plans....
- [Issues regarding an inheritance need to be customized](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/issues-regarding-an-inheritance-need-to-be-customized/): There is no such thing as a standard estate plan or plan for dealing with an inheritance. Each family’s needs...
- [Unique challenges for women and their estate plan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/unique-challenges-for-women-and-their-estate-plan/): Not all estate plans are alike, just as no two women are alike. The process of creating an estate plan...
- [Business owners need an estate plan early in the game](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/business-owners-need-an-estate-plan-early-in-the-game/): An individual or family may work for years or even generations to establish a successful small business. If the owner...
- [Avoid probate litigation with legal assistance at time of need](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/avoid-probate-litigation-with-legal-assistance-at-time-of-need/): Once a loved one passes, the ensuing process of probate can either be smooth or it can be contentious and...
- [How to pass down a family's business legacy](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/how-to-pass-down-a-familys-business-legacy/): For family-owned businesses, issues of succession form the center of all estate planning efforts. The manner in which a business...
- [Will you leave your ex an unexpected inheritance?](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/will-you-leave-your-ex-an-unexpected-inheritance/): For many Michigan residents, the primary purpose of estate planning is to ensure that their loved ones are looked after,...
- [Michigan residents should understand benefits of a will](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/michigan-residents-should-understand-benefits-of-a-will/): Regardless of the size of an estate or anyone’s age, having a will drafted is a smart and vital part...
- [Making an estate plan in steps can simplify the process](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/making-an-estate-plan-in-steps-can-simplify-the-process/): The task of creating a comprehensive estate plan can be overwhelming and confusing for some. Breaking up the creation of...
- [Will challenge unfolds after politician's mom passes](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/will-challenge-unfolds-after-politicians-mom-passes/): While the importance of drafting a will can’t be overstated, there are incidents where the presence of a will does...
- [Single Michigan residents should consider estate plan needs](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/single-michigan-residents-should-consider-estate-plan-needs/): Some people may wrongfully assume the estate planning process is for families with children or couples with valuable assets to...
- [Trust management depends on picking right trust for your needs](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/trust-management-depends-on-picking-right-trust-for-your-needs/): A trust can be an essential tool for the estate planning process. Once you have decided that leaving funds to...
- [Baby boomer generation needs to think of estate plan needs](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/baby-boomer-generation-needs-to-think-of-estate-plan-needs/): As the baby boomer generation enters the realm of retirement, there are other needs that may be left unchecked. An...
- [Steps to take to protect an inheritance in Michigan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/steps-to-take-to-protect-an-inheritance-in-michigan/): For financially stable families in Michigan, a great deal of pride may be taken in the act of leaving a...
- [Childless Michigan couples should consider estate plan options](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/childless-michigan-couples-should-consider-estate-plan-options/): Couples with children may be apt to go about the estate planning process in a timely fashion as they realize...
- [Time for generation X to think about legacy and estate plans](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/time-for-generation-x-to-think-about-legacy-and-estate-plans/): Members of Generation X are in a unique period of life where it is time to think about an estate...
- [After honeymoon, couples should start an estate plan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/after-honeymoon-couples-should-start-an-estate-plan/): Typically when people marry, they merge all they have and start a new life together. Part of that merging of...
- [An estate plan may need to accommodate digital assets](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-estate-plan-may-need-to-accommodate-digital-assets/): The role technology plays in daily life is ever-expanding for the average American. When a Michigan resident or family decides...
- [Inheritance dispute can affect Michigan family relations](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/inheritance-dispute-can-affect-michigan-family-relations/): When a person leaves assets to his or her family members, there is always the chance that one or more...
- [Ideas for broaching the subject of an estate plan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/ideas-for-broaching-the-subject-of-an-estate-plan/): When a family member decides the time is right to being to the process of estate planning, including the appointing...
- [Family of Ernie Banks plans to fight will](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/family-of-ernie-banks-plans-to-fight-will/): Whenever a family passes, that family member’s last will and wishes expressed may come as a surprise to some. However,...
- [Michigan families may need legal help with a will challenge](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/michigan-families-may-need-legal-help-with-a-will-challenge/): Individuals may think they have done huge favors to their families if they have drafted legal wills. However, having a...
- [Trust administration duties are important part of trust process](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/trust-administration-duties-are-important-part-of-trust-process/): Some people may wrongfully assume trusts are only created for those who have a significant amount of wealth to hand...
- [Estate administration is an important undertaking](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/estate-administration-is-an-important-undertaking/): When an estate plan is mapped out and put into motion, the duties of those involved should be clearly outlined...
- [Important to understand Michigan estate plan terms, paperwork](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/important-to-understand-michigan-estate-plan-terms-paperwork/): While everyone may know they need an estate plan and the importance of taking care of affairs in the event...
- [An effective estate plan requires certain key documents](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-effective-estate-plan-requires-certain-key-documents/): The thought of sitting down to put together a will may naturally be unappealing, as people prefer to focus on...
- [Michigan residents can learn from estate plan mistakes](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/michigan-residents-can-learn-from-estate-plan-mistakes/): No plan is fool-proof, including an estate plan. While a vital process for any adult in Michigan, there are mistakes...
- [An estate plan is a necessity for Michigan single parents](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-estate-plan-is-a-necessity-for-michigan-single-parents/): Being a parent inherently means there are countless decisions and considerations that must be made with the best interest of...
- [An estate plan may evolve and need revisiting over time](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-estate-plan-may-evolve-and-need-revisiting-over-time/): For many people, simply getting around to creating an estate plan is a major life feat in itself. It is...
- [A Michigan family estate plan should include online assets](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/a-michigan-family-estate-plan-should-include-online-assets/): People tend to think about physical assets when they prepare to create an estate plan or discuss one with family...
- [An estate plan for Michigan families is about more than dollars](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-estate-plan-for-michigan-families-is-about-more-than-dollars/): An estate plan is more than money—learn how Michigan families can pass down faith, values, and purpose through intentional planning.
- [A will challenge can happen to any Michigan family](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/a-will-challenge-can-happen-to-any-michigan-family/): One of the most vital and popular documents drafted when an estate plan is set in motion is a will....
- [Trust management requires knowledge of various types of trusts](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/trust-management-requires-knowledge-of-various-types-of-trusts/): A well-crafted estate plan ensures your children’s safety & financial security. Single parents, take control of their future
- [Reproductive science may play role in estate plan](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/reproductive-science-may-play-role-in-estate-plan/): Estate plans now face new questions—like how to handle frozen eggs. Explore legal and emotional insights into this emerging family dynamic.
- [The type of trust can determine trust management](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/the-type-of-trust-can-determine-trust-management/): Explore different types of trusts in Michigan—from special needs to pet trusts—and learn how smart trust management secures your family's future.
- [Digital assets can be part of an estate plan for Michigan folks](https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/digital-assets-can-be-part-of-an-estate-plan-for-michigan-folks/): There are many factors and assets that need to be considered as part of any comprehensive estate plan. Today, technology...

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- Published: 2026-04-08
- Modified: 2026-04-08
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/probate/what-to-do-when-a-death-certificate-is-delayed-in-michigan/
- Categories: Probate

- Published: 2026-03-18
- Modified: 2026-03-18
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/conservatorships-and-guardianships/conservatorship-for-minors-receipt-of-death-benefits/
- Categories: Conservatorships and Guardianships

- Published: 2026-02-27
- Modified: 2026-02-27
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/estate-administration/how-to-gain-access-to-accounts-as-a-personal-representative-in-probate-matters/
- Categories: Estate Administration

- Published: 2025-11-18
- Modified: 2025-11-05
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/trust-administration/funding-your-trust/
- Categories: Trust Administration

- Published: 2025-11-05
- Modified: 2025-11-18
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/probate/probate-for-out-of-state-fiduciaries/
- Categories: Estate Administration, Litigation, Probate

- Published: 2025-10-20
- Modified: 2025-10-17
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/uncategorized/how-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-transforms-estate-planning-strategy/
- Categories: Uncategorized

- Published: 2025-10-09
- Modified: 2025-10-14
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/estate-planning-elements/obergefell-estate-planning-same-sex-couples/
- Categories: Estate Planning

- Published: 2025-07-03
- Modified: 2026-02-16
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/estate-planning-elements/estate-planning-for-lgbtq-individuals-in-michigan/
- Categories: Estate Planning

> Stay ahead with Michigan probate and estate planning legislative update 2024—new bills, uniform acts and remote notarization.

- Published: 2025-05-06
- Modified: 2025-06-22
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/legislative-updates/michigan-probate-and-estate-planning-legislative-update-2024/
- Categories: Legislative Updates

- Published: 2025-01-08
- Modified: 2026-05-06
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/legislative-updates/michigan-uniform-power-of-attorney-act-upoaa/
- Categories: Estate Planning, Insights, Legislative Updates

- Published: 2024-09-11
- Modified: 2025-12-03
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/legacy-planning/promissory-notes-and-medicaid/
- Categories: Legacy Planning
A promissory note is normally given in return for a loan. Classifying transfers as loans rather than gifts can be useful because it sometimes allows parents to "lend" assets to their children and still maintain Medicaid eligibility.


- Published: 2023-08-18
- Modified: 2023-08-18
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/watch-out-for-these-potential-problems-with-life-estates/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2023-08-18
- Modified: 2023-08-18
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/when-inheriting-real-estate-consider-your-options/
- Categories: Estate Administration, Inheritances, Insights
- Tags: real estate attorney, real estate law, real estate lawyers

- Published: 2022-01-19
- Modified: 2022-01-19
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/in-the-news/
- Categories: Archives, Insights

- Published: 2020-09-22
- Modified: 2020-09-22
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/the-rise-of-the-green-burial/
- Categories: Archives, Insights

- Published: 2018-07-31
- Modified: 2018-07-31
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/you-can-take-steps-today-to-plan-for-your-future-medical-care-5/
- Categories: Archives, Insights

- Published: 2018-03-30
- Modified: 2018-03-30
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/when-can-a-house-be-sold-in-a-probate-estate/
- Categories: Estate Administration, Insights

- Published: 2018-01-18
- Modified: 2026-02-25
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/do-you-believe-an-executor-has-breached-fiduciary-duty/
- Categories: Archives, Insights

- Published: 2017-08-14
- Modified: 2017-08-14
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/do-you-have-reason-to-contest-a-loved-ones-will/
- Categories: Archives, Insights

- Published: 2017-05-19
- Modified: 2017-05-19
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/estate-planning-tips-for-new-and-expecting-parents/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2017-04-13
- Modified: 2017-04-13
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/should-you-just-leave-an-inheritance-to-your-special-needs-child/
- Categories: Archives, Insights

- Published: 2017-03-09
- Modified: 2017-03-09
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/sorry-nobody-wants-your-parents-stuff/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2017-03-01
- Modified: 2017-03-01
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/protecting-grandma-institute-of-gerontology-tools-to-fight-financial-exploitation/
- Categories: Insights

- Published: 2017-02-17
- Modified: 2017-02-17
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/do-you-have-a-social-media-will/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2017-01-26
- Modified: 2017-01-26
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/what-if-estate-planning-benefited-you-now-and-later/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2017-01-05
- Modified: 2017-01-05
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/what-will-happen-to-your-digital-afterlife/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2016-12-28
- Modified: 2016-12-28
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/should-your-estate-make-room-for-frozen-embryos/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2016-11-29
- Modified: 2016-11-29
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/unmarried-cohabitating-couples-face-unique-estate-issues/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2016-11-14
- Modified: 2016-11-14
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/understanding-powers-of-attorney-in-michigan/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2016-11-10
- Modified: 2016-11-10
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/contesting-a-will-in-michigan/
- Categories: Insights, Litigation

- Published: 2016-10-19
- Modified: 2026-02-25
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/what-happens-if-estate-assets-are-missing/
- Categories: Insights, Litigation

- Published: 2016-05-26
- Modified: 2016-05-26
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/include-digital-assets-in-estate-planning/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2016-05-18
- Modified: 2016-05-18
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/inheritances-can-get-complicated-for-michigan-families/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2016-05-12
- Modified: 2016-05-12
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/trust-administration-can-ensure-funds-are-handled-correctly/
- Categories: Insights, Trust Administration

- Published: 2016-05-04
- Modified: 2016-05-04
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/michigan-probate-litigation-can-become-complicated/
- Categories: Insights, Litigation

- Published: 2016-04-27
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/single-parents-in-michigan-need-to-take-estate-plan-steps/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2016-04-20
- Modified: 2016-04-20
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/take-inheritance-into-consideration-when-estate-planning/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2016-04-07
- Modified: 2025-01-22
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-estate-plan-can-protect-michigan-businesses/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2016-03-22
- Modified: 2016-03-22
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/ways-to-avoid-conflict-with-kids-and-an-estate-plan/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2016-03-11
- Modified: 2016-03-11
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/estate-plan-a-need-for-people-of-all-income-levels/
- Categories: Estate Administration, Insights

- Published: 2016-02-24
- Modified: 2016-02-24
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/when-exactly-is-a-good-time-to-update-an-estate-plan/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2016-02-18
- Modified: 2016-02-18
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/michigan-families-should-include-digital-assets-in-a-will/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2016-02-10
- Modified: 2016-02-10
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/millennials-must-include-end-of-life-care-in-estate-plan/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2016-02-05
- Modified: 2016-02-05
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/a-will-challenge-can-occur-for-a-number-of-reasons/
- Categories: Insights, Litigation

- Published: 2016-01-19
- Modified: 2016-01-19
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/circumstances-that-may-warrant-changing-an-estate-plan/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2016-01-14
- Modified: 2016-01-14
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/trust-administration-choices-vary-based-on-circumstances/
- Categories: Insights, Trust Administration

- Published: 2016-01-06
- Modified: 2016-01-06
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/tips-to-minimize-taxes-when-leaving-an-inheritance-to-kids/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2015-12-23
- Modified: 2015-12-23
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-estate-plan-will-comprise-of-varied-documents/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-12-16
- Modified: 2015-12-16
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/now-is-the-time-for-michigan-families-to-discuss-an-estate-plan/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-12-01
- Modified: 2015-12-01
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/probate-litigation-and-other-services-can-help-families/
- Categories: Insights, Litigation

- Published: 2015-11-18
- Modified: 2015-11-18
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/couples-need-to-share-information-about-an-estate-plan/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-11-11
- Modified: 2015-11-11
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/reasons-a-michigan-family-may-pose-a-will-challenge/
- Categories: Insights, Litigation

- Published: 2015-11-05
- Modified: 2015-11-05
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-effective-estate-plan-is-necessary-if-you-are-married-or-not/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-10-21
- Modified: 2015-10-21
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/lamar-odom-health-scare-highlights-estate-plan-mishaps/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-10-13
- Modified: 2015-10-13
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/creating-a-trust-may-be-the-best-step-for-your-michigan-family/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-09-30
- Modified: 2015-09-30
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/when-kids-are-grown-an-estate-plan-may-require-changes/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-09-15
- Modified: 2015-09-15
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/it-takes-more-than-a-will-to-complete-an-estate-plan/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-09-08
- Modified: 2015-09-08
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/inheritance-dispute-still-ongoing-for-robin-williams-family/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2015-09-01
- Modified: 2015-09-01
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/the-creation-of-an-estate-plan-is-not-just-for-the-elderly/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-08-26
- Modified: 2015-08-26
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/reasons-michigan-families-may-face-a-will-challenge/
- Categories: Insights, Litigation

- Published: 2015-08-18
- Modified: 2015-08-18
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/mistakes-may-be-made-in-the-details-of-an-estate-plan/
- Categories: Estate Administration, Insights

- Published: 2015-08-15
- Modified: 2015-08-15
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/understanding-trust-management-and-trust-options/
- Categories: Insights, Trust Administration

- Published: 2015-08-13
- Modified: 2015-08-13
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/protect-your-familys-inheritance-in-michigan-with-a-will/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2015-07-30
- Modified: 2015-07-30
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/father-leaves-unique-inheritance-stipulations-for-kids/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2015-07-28
- Modified: 2015-07-28
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/single-folks-in-michigan-should-have-an-estate-plan-in-place/
- Categories: Estate Administration, Insights

- Published: 2015-07-21
- Modified: 2015-07-21
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/michigan-families-can-avoid-mistakes-in-estate-plan/
- Categories: Estate Administration, Insights

- Published: 2015-07-14
- Modified: 2015-07-14
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/issues-regarding-an-inheritance-need-to-be-customized/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2015-07-09
- Modified: 2015-07-09
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/unique-challenges-for-women-and-their-estate-plan/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-07-08
- Modified: 2015-07-08
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/business-owners-need-an-estate-plan-early-in-the-game/
- Categories: Estate Administration, Insights

- Published: 2015-07-01
- Modified: 2015-07-01
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/avoid-probate-litigation-with-legal-assistance-at-time-of-need/
- Categories: Insights, Litigation

- Published: 2015-06-20
- Modified: 2015-06-20
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/how-to-pass-down-a-familys-business-legacy/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2015-06-18
- Modified: 2015-06-18
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/will-you-leave-your-ex-an-unexpected-inheritance/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2015-06-04
- Modified: 2015-06-04
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/michigan-residents-should-understand-benefits-of-a-will/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2015-05-27
- Modified: 2015-05-27
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/making-an-estate-plan-in-steps-can-simplify-the-process/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-05-20
- Modified: 2015-05-20
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/will-challenge-unfolds-after-politicians-mom-passes/
- Categories: Insights, Litigation

- Published: 2015-05-12
- Modified: 2015-05-12
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/single-michigan-residents-should-consider-estate-plan-needs/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-05-06
- Modified: 2015-05-06
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/trust-management-depends-on-picking-right-trust-for-your-needs/
- Categories: Insights, Trust Administration

- Published: 2015-04-21
- Modified: 2015-04-21
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/baby-boomer-generation-needs-to-think-of-estate-plan-needs/
- Categories: Estate Administration, Insights

- Published: 2015-04-13
- Modified: 2015-04-13
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/steps-to-take-to-protect-an-inheritance-in-michigan/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2015-04-10
- Modified: 2015-04-10
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/childless-michigan-couples-should-consider-estate-plan-options/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-04-01
- Modified: 2015-04-01
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/time-for-generation-x-to-think-about-legacy-and-estate-plans/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2015-03-25
- Modified: 2015-03-25
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/after-honeymoon-couples-should-start-an-estate-plan/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-03-10
- Modified: 2015-03-10
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-estate-plan-may-need-to-accommodate-digital-assets/
- Categories: Estate Administration, Insights

- Published: 2015-03-04
- Modified: 2015-03-04
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/inheritance-dispute-can-affect-michigan-family-relations/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2015-02-26
- Modified: 2015-02-26
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/ideas-for-broaching-the-subject-of-an-estate-plan/
- Categories: Estate Administration, Insights

- Published: 2015-02-24
- Modified: 2015-02-24
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/family-of-ernie-banks-plans-to-fight-will/
- Categories: Inheritances, Insights

- Published: 2015-02-18
- Modified: 2015-02-18
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/michigan-families-may-need-legal-help-with-a-will-challenge/
- Categories: Insights, Litigation

- Published: 2015-02-12
- Modified: 2015-02-12
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/trust-administration-duties-are-important-part-of-trust-process/
- Categories: Insights, Trust Administration

- Published: 2015-02-10
- Modified: 2015-02-10
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/estate-administration-is-an-important-undertaking/
- Categories: Estate Administration, Insights

- Published: 2015-02-03
- Modified: 2015-02-03
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/important-to-understand-michigan-estate-plan-terms-paperwork/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-01-30
- Modified: 2015-01-30
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-effective-estate-plan-requires-certain-key-documents/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-01-27
- Modified: 2015-01-27
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/michigan-residents-can-learn-from-estate-plan-mistakes/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-01-20
- Modified: 2015-01-20
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-estate-plan-is-a-necessity-for-michigan-single-parents/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-01-15
- Modified: 2015-01-15
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-estate-plan-may-evolve-and-need-revisiting-over-time/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-01-13
- Modified: 2015-01-13
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/a-michigan-family-estate-plan-should-include-online-assets/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

> An estate plan is more than money—learn how Michigan families can pass down faith, values, and purpose through intentional planning.

- Published: 2015-01-07
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/an-estate-plan-for-michigan-families-is-about-more-than-dollars/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

- Published: 2015-01-02
- Modified: 2015-01-02
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/a-will-challenge-can-happen-to-any-michigan-family/
- Categories: Insights, Litigation

> A well-crafted estate plan ensures your children’s safety & financial security. Single parents, take control of their future

- Published: 2014-12-31
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/trust-management-requires-knowledge-of-various-types-of-trusts/
- Categories: Insights, Trust Administration

> Estate plans now face new questions—like how to handle frozen eggs. Explore legal and emotional insights into this emerging family dynamic.

- Published: 2014-12-22
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/reproductive-science-may-play-role-in-estate-plan/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning

> Explore different types of trusts in Michigan—from special needs to pet trusts—and learn how smart trust management secures your family's future.

- Published: 2014-12-18
- Modified: 2025-05-06
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/the-type-of-trust-can-determine-trust-management/
- Categories: Insights, Trust Administration

- Published: 2014-12-16
- Modified: 2014-12-16
- URL: https://collensestatelaw.com/insights/digital-assets-can-be-part-of-an-estate-plan-for-michigan-folks/
- Categories: Insights, Legacy Planning