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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...

Tips for Creating an Estate Plan that Benefits a Child with Special Needs

by Paige Fuoco | Aug 16, 2023 | Estate Planning, Family Law, Trusts

  Parents want their children to be taken care of after they die. But children with disabilities have increased financial and care needs, so ensuring their long-term welfare can be tricky. Proper planning by parents is necessary to benefit the child with a...

Don’t Wait Until You’re Sick to Create an Estate Plan

by Paige Fuoco | Apr 25, 2023 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Trusts

Estate Planning Before Illness is essential to ensure that your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected in case of unexpected health issues. Many people put off creating an estate plan until they are seriously ill, but waiting can lead to unnecessary...

Why Hire an Elder Law Attorney?

by Paige Fuoco | Apr 18, 2023 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Trusts

Elder law attorneys may specialize in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors. These practitioners are essential because they work to protect a vulnerable population. To plan for their future and their care, seniors and their families...

Execute a Power of Attorney Before It’s Too Late

by Paige Fuoco | Dec 21, 2021 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

A durable power of attorney is an extremely important estate planning tool, even more important than a will in many cases.  This crucial document allows a person you appoint — your “attorney-in-fact” or “agent” — to act in place of...

Estate Planning Is Essential for Unmarried Couples

by Paige Fuoco | Dec 14, 2021 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

Engaging in estate planning for unmarried couples is crucial to ensure that your partner is protected and your wishes are honored. Unlike married couples, unmarried partners do not have automatic legal rights to make end-of-life decisions or inherit assets without...
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