by MMZ Law Admin | Sep 20, 2018 | Estate Planning
Once a loved one dies, a family is not only consumed with grief, they must also deal with many practical financial matters, especially if one spouse is still alive. If one spouse passes away leaving a surviving spouse, there are numerous financial changes that could...
by MMZ Law Admin | Sep 17, 2018 | Estate Planning
On August 16, 2018 Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, passed away in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 76. The legendary singer left behind four children and surprisingly, absolutely no will. Aretha Franklin became one of the 64% of Americans who pass away without a...
by MMZ Law Admin | Sep 13, 2018 | Estate Planning
When your loved one and his or her trust and estate lawyer create a will, an individual is named to administer the estate. This person, commonly referred to as an executor, will make sure that the estate’s debts are paid and that bequests are distributed as outlined...
by MMZ Law Admin | Sep 6, 2018 | Estate Planning
After spending a lifetime building wealth to leave to their heirs, many people fail to take the time to create a basic estate plan that ensures their assets are distributed in a manner in which they would approve. While those who do remember to create an estate plan...
by MMZ Law Admin | Aug 30, 2018 | Estate Planning
Each year people pass away and leave behind assets that their heirs never receive. The reason heirs never receive the assets is not because they are barred from doing so; it is because they rarely know that the assets exist. With few adults in the United States...
