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Michael Rutkowski walks through all the aspects of estate planning, medicaid planning, and probate.

How A Trust Works
Estate Planning

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
Michael Rutkowski

Attorney at Rutkowski Law Firm

What Is Estate Planning
Estate Planning

What Is Estate Planning

Estate planning is about making sure your wishes are carried out — not just after you pass away, but also if you ever become unable to make decisions for yourself.

Michael Rutkowski
Michael Rutkowski

Attorney at Rutkowski Law Firm

What is the Probate Process
Estate Planning

What is the Probate Process

When it comes to protecting your legacy, understanding the probate process is crucial. Michael Rutkowski explains what probate is, why so many families try to avoid it, and the lengthy, expensive, and emotionally taxing process it can become.

Michael Rutkowski
Michael Rutkowski

Attorney at Rutkowski Law Firm

When to Start Estate Planning
Estate Planning

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
Michael Rutkowski

Attorney at Rutkowski Law Firm