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Monthly Archives: July 2018

Tips for an Effective Estate Plan

July 23, 2018 smith-bovill

Estate Planning
By: Danelle E. Harrington

An estate plan may be comprised of a will, trust, financial power of attorney and/or healthcare power of attorney and designation of patient advocate.

A will or trust will address distribution of your assets upon death. A t Continue reading →

Categories : Estate Planning
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Powers of Attorney and Patient Advocate Designations

July 23, 2018 smith-bovill

Powers of Attorney and Patient Advocate Designations
By: Danelle E. Harrington

For most people, a power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning tools available. A power of attorney is a legal document which allows a person (the “principal”) to appoint ano Continue reading →

Categories : Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Tags : Estate Planning

Business Entities in Michigan

July 23, 2018 smith-bovill

Business Entities in Michigan
By: Danelle E. Harrington

There are four main types of business entities in Michigan: Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Corporations, and Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s).

A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business that is Continue reading →

Categories : Business Law

Effective Farm Succession Planning

July 23, 2018 smith-bovill

Effective Farm Succession Planning
By: Danelle E. Harrington

Family Farms are unique businesses. Farm children grow up working on the farm and many ultimately become next-generation owners of the business. But, while farms are family owned and oriented, they are also sop Continue reading →

Categories : Succession Planning
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Adult Guardianships and Conservatorships

July 23, 2018 smith-bovill

Adult Guardianships and Conservatorships

This article provides an overview of guardianships and conservatorships for adults. There are also guardianships and conservatorships which are established for minors and individuals with developmental disabilities. There are important di Continue reading →

Categories : Guardianship

Care Contracts for the Elderly

July 23, 2018 smith-bovill

Care Contracts for the Elderly

Many families wish to obtain and provide the needed care for their families in their own homes. Without long term care insurance to assist with the cost of 24-hour care, this may not be an option for a loved one. When family members choose to pro Continue reading →

Categories : Elder Law
Tags : Elder LawLong Term Care Contracts

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