The “Scary Times” Success Rule book We can’t control the events happening around us but we can definitely control our actions and responses. Because of this, I chose to focus on the upside instead of the downside. The same can be applied towards investment. We can focus on the negative and be paralyzed or look… Read more »
Michigan Elder Law Attorney, Christopher J. Berry, Esq., CELA lays out 3 Key Legal Steps you should be making and 4 financial ideas to consider. Here is the auto-generated transcript: Hey everyone, this is Chris Berry with another episode of Berry’s bites. And today we’re going to talk about legal, financial and tax planning and… Read more »
Michigan Estate Planning Attorney and Advisor Christopher Berry gives some Tips for “Scary Times”Michigan Estate Planning Attorney and Advisor Christopher J. Berry of Castle Wealth Group (www.MichiganEstatePlanning.com, gives 10 tips for dealing with “Scary Times” and Market Volatility. He shares these tips from Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach. Now is not a time to panic,… Read more »
Checklist for Estate Planning When Remarrying — Tips from a Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer A century ago, most people who got married remained married until “death do us part.” Divorces occurred, but not at the rate that divorces occur in this century. It is very common for an individual to marry twice or even three… Read more »
Comprehensive estate planning involves more than deciding who will receive your property when you die. A comprehensive estate plan also includes long-term care planning, incapacitation planning, and retirement planning. Our Michigan estate planning attorneys discuss numerous options for ensuring that you, your family, your privacy, and your property are protected in a variety of different… Read more »
If you have a family member who is unable to manage his or her affairs, you may need legal authority to take control. Unless you have a power of attorney or the individual is able to sign a power of attorney, your only choice may be to petition the court for conservatorship. What is a… Read more »
The holidays are a time for family and friends to gather to celebrate and connect. The conversations typically are upbeat and light. Discussions of death and incapacitation are typically not considered appropriate holiday topics. However, the holidays may be a great time for you to discuss your estate plans with your family for a variety of… Read more »
Estate planning is much more than writing a will. Unfortunately, many individuals overlook the other purposes of estate planning in Michigan. They do not understand that these purposes protect them, their children, and their loved ones from a variety of government interference into sensitive subjects. Below please find the five purposes of estate planning and… Read more »
Every adult should have a will, regardless of their financial situation or family situation. Wills ensure that a person’s wishes are carried out after their death. Without a will, state law, judges, and other individuals decide what happens to a person’s estate. However, a will is only valid if it meets all of the legal… Read more »
One of the main goals for many individuals who engage in estate planning in Michigan is protecting their assets for their children and future generations. They want to ensure that their legacy is protected during their lifetime and after their death. However, asset protection strategies need to be more complex for certain individuals, including certain professionals… Read more »
