When Aretha Franklin passed away in 2018, her family and lawyer initially thought she had died without a will. But earlier this year, three handwritten wills were found in Franklin’s home in Detroit. Two from 2010 were locked in a cabinet and one from 2014 was found hidden under a couch cushion. Franklin’s attorney filed the wills in probate court without knowing whether they were legal under Michigan law. One of Franklin’s sons questioned whether she actually wrote the wills…

A new year is a great time to put an estate plan in place. Having a comprehensive plan designed with the help of an experienced estate planning attorney can provide peace of mind, both for you and for the loved ones you will eventually leave behind. In addition, you can also make plans for your own care in case you become unable to care for yourself. By having a well-thought-out estate plan, you can avoid: -Decisions that don’t align with your…