Unnmarried couples should consider contracts and estate planning

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in estate planning on Monday, November 28, 2016. Even unmarried couples may benefit from the counsel of a family law attorney. Specifically, an increasing number of Americans in intimate relationships are choosing to live together, rather getting married. According to
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What makes for a comprehensive will and estate plan?

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in estate planning on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. For readers that might not yet have an estate plan, there are several reasons to start today. First, Michigan will generally appoint an executor and apply the rules of intestate succession to
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Retirement and estate planning can be accomplished together

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in estate planning on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Life expectancies for the generation known as “millennials” are good, especially when they apply the latest research in diet, exercise and other aspects of healthy living to their lifestyles. Yet longer lifespans
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Choosing a power of attorney

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in wills and trusts on Friday, November 3, 2017. Choosing the right power of attorney in Michigan is important for a number of reasons. Finding a trustworthy person and filling out the proper paperwork is essential for things to go
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Tips for choosing a durable health care power of attorney

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in estate planning on Monday, August 8, 2016. A doctor is committed to saving lives. However, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that an individual has the right to refuse life support in some situations. That right is not absolute,
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Preparing for mediation

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in divorce on Friday, January 27, 2017. Divorce is one of the most stressful and emotional events a person experience, and it is one that many Michigan residents have gone or will go through at some point. However, there are
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Are certain estate assets difficult to value for the IRS?

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Are certain estate assets difficult to value for the IRS?

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in estate planning on Monday, January 23, 2017. For readers of this blog, recommending a will may be akin to preaching to the choir. Yet a surprising number of Americans fail to heed this advice, including the late singer Prince.
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Don’t forget to update your contractual obligations after divorce

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in divorce on Monday, January 16, 2017. A divorce requires the parties to divide not only their marital assets, but also any debts of the marital estate. Furthermore, the parties must notify any entities with whom they have contractual obligations
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Using a Safe Deposit Box as Part of an Estate Plan

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in estate planning on Friday, January 13, 2017. The safe deposit box is a common place to put expensive items and important documents. These locked boxes are kept in vaults in a bank, which makes them look like very secure
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