by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Feb 13, 2018 | Estate Planning
What does Estate Planning mean in Michigan? Estate planning can mean many different things and is different for different people. Some people in Michigan view estate planning as having life insurance because they will have something in place for their loved ones if...
by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Feb 2, 2018 | Estate Planning
When people start having families, start getting older, or diagnosed with an illness, they often consult with a lawyer to have them draft Powers of Attorney for Healthcare. It makes sense because there is a distinct possibility that they might need to use...
by Alexander W. Hermanowski | May 12, 2017 | Estate Planning
In Michigan, a healthcare power of attorney is a legal document that provides instructions to healthcare providers on what you want to happen when you can no longer make decisions for yourself. These powers of attorney designate another person to make medical...
by Alexander W. Hermanowski | May 10, 2017 | Estate Planning
Beneficiary designations exist for many financial instruments. Most commonly they are found on retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and bank accounts. Keeping your beneficiary designations updated is a big part of estate planning and something I...
by Alexander W. Hermanowski | May 1, 2017 | Estate Planning
In my opinion, everyone needs a will. It doesn’t matter if you have many assets or very few. A common misconception is that wills are for rich people. That is simply not true. There are many reasons to have a will. One of the biggest reasons is to make sure that your...