How a Trust Can Protect the Family Business You’ve Worked Hard to Build
Lawsuits, probate, and family conflict can derail your legacy—unless you plan ahead.
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The Quiet Power of a Well-Planned Trust
A trust is a plan that lives on—here’s what that really means for your family.
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Can an Irrevocable Trust Be Changed-You Might Be Surprised
“Irrevocable” doesn’t mean untouchable—here’s what families need to know.
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How to Include Cryptocurrency in Your Estate Plan
Cryptocurrency can't be titled in a trust, but it can still be part of your estate plan. Attorney Michael Rutkowski explains how to pass on digital assets like Bitcoin using key-based access and trustee instructions.
Michael Rutkowski
Attorney at Rutkowski Law Firm
How A Trust Works
Unlike a will, a trust helps you avoid probate, ensures seamless asset distribution, and provides financial protection for your loved ones. In this video, estate planning attorney Michael Rutkowski breaks down the mechanics of a trust, from setting it up to funding it properly.
Michael Rutkowski
Attorney at Rutkowski Law Firm
When to Start Estate Planning
Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or the elderly—it’s essential for everyone. But when is the right time to start? In this video, estate planning attorney Michael Rutkowski discusses key life scenarios where estate planning becomes crucial.
Michael Rutkowski
Attorney at Rutkowski Law Firm
Estate Planning Guide for Parents
As your parents get older, it’s important to start thinking about their estate planning. Estate planning involves creating a plan for how a person’s assets will be distributed after their death.
While it’s not always an easy conversation to have, helping your parents with their estate planning can provide them with peace of mind and ensure that their wishes are carried out. Here are some tips on how to help your parents with estate planning.
Estate Planning Guide
Estate Planning is an essential process that will protect your assets and ensure you’re your estate is distributed according to your wishes after your death.
Many people make mistakes when creating their estate plan, which can lead to unnecessary stress, confusion, and costly legal battles for their loved ones. Below, our estate planning team put together the top 10 and most common mistakes we see in estate planning.
Medicaid Planning Guide
Long-term care costs can quickly drain your savings, but Medicaid can help cover nursing home, assisted living, and in-home care expenses. With proper planning, you can qualify for benefits while protecting your assets and ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
Download our Free Medicaid Planning Guide to learn how to navigate the application process, meet eligibility requirements, and avoid costly mistakes. Take control of your future—get your free guide today!
What You Need to Know About Probate in Michigan
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is hard enough—navigating the probate process shouldn’t make it harder.
Download our Probate Guide to get a clear, step-by-step overview of what to expect, what’s required, and how to avoid common pitfalls in Michigan probate cases.
