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Michigan Adopts Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA)

Michigan Adopts Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA)

by Paige Fuoco | Feb 13, 2024 | All Articles, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

By Nicole S. McNair  On November 7, 2023, Governor Whitmer signed the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) into law. 2023 PA 187. The UPOAA repeals the durable power of attorney provisions in the Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC), MCL 700.5501–.5505. It...

Three Beneficial Alternative Dispute Resolution Options in Domestic Relations Cases in Michigan

by Paige Fuoco | Feb 8, 2024 | All Articles, Family Law, Mediation

By Phillip Schaedler | February 7, 2024 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has gained significant importance in the realm of domestic relations cases, providing a more collaborative, compassionate, and efficient way to resolve conflicts compared to traditional...

Michigan’s Firearm Safety Laws 2024: What You Need to Know and How Stimpson & Associates Is Prepared

by Paige Fuoco | Jan 19, 2024 | All Articles, Estate Planning, Family Law, Uncategorized

In 2023, Michigan’s legislature passed a series of bills designed to reduce injuries and deaths from firearms. The new laws will become effective on February 13, 2024, and will impact individuals dealing with estate planning, probate or trust administration, property...

Estate Planning During a Divorce: Four Key Considerations

by Paige Fuoco | Dec 8, 2021 | All Articles, Estate Planning, Family Law, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills

Navigating estate planning during divorce is crucial to ensure your assets are protected and your wishes are honored throughout the separation process. As you and your spouse transition into separate lives, it’s essential to revisit and update your estate...

Make Reviewing Your Estate Plan One of Your New Year’s Resolutions

by Paige Fuoco | Dec 8, 2021 | All Articles, Estate Planning, Family Law, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills

The beginning of a new year is a good time to take a look at your estate plan to make sure it is up to date. Less than half of people actually have any estate planning documents in place and many of those people may have outdated documents. Documents that were created...

You Can Stretch the Gift Tax Limit by Paying for Education or Health Care

by Paige Fuoco | Dec 8, 2021 | All Articles, Estate Planning, Family Law, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills

If you want to make a gift to family members but have exceeded the annual gifting limit, there is another way. Payments for a family member’s education or health care expenses are exempt from the gift tax. The annual gift tax exclusion for 2020 and 2021 is $15,000....
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