What Happens If You Create a Trust but Never Fund It?
A signed trust sitting in a binder provides zero court protection if your bank accounts and deeds remain outside the trust.
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Which Assets Belong in Your Trust—and Which Should Stay Out?
Retitling the wrong account can trigger tax traps. Here is how to coordinate your assets correctly under Michigan law.
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Should Your Estate Plan Change as You Get Closer to Retirement?
An estate plan built at age 40 leaves major gaps at 60. Here is how to shield your life work before you retire.
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Whether you need a will, trust, asset protection plan or are in need of medicaid crisis planning, our team is here to help! We are dedicated to providing you with the best legal representation possible. Call us today to book your consultation.
Michael L. Rutkowski
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Anisha D. Rutkowski
Attorney
Eric Ruth
Attorney
Gail Gonos
Paralegal
Yisraela "Yizzy" Yehudah, CMP
Certified Medicaid Planner & Paralegal
Michelle Wheeler
Probate Paralegal
Brian Henderson
Director of Operations
Chris Pletkovic
VP of Client Services
Josh Heppner
Director of Client Services
Kris Kerchen
Workflow Manager
Andrea Hawkins
Client Services Coordinator
Jason Matthews
Client Engagement Specialist
Lea Caruso
Community Liaison
Denise Kabalka-Chesney
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