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How to Prepare to Meet With A Probate Lawyer

Probate lawyer Michael Colton is now accepting new clients to work with. Schedule your free consultation today. Many people call and ask ” what documents do I need to bring to my first Probate law meeting?”  In order to be properly prepared for your free consultation with a Michigan Probate lawyer, you will need the following copies:

  • gift tax returns Probate Lawyer Michael W. Colton, PLLC
  • deeds of property
  • prior trust agreements
  • wills or trust agreements from decedent
  • any life insurance policies
  • applications for public benefits (examples: Social Security)

Schedule Your Free Consultation With A Michigan Probate Lawyer

Be prepared for your free probate law consultation today! Call us at 248-324-0800 or contact Colton Probate Law here.

Trusts Aren’t Just For the Wealthy

Did you know that trusts are not just for the wealthy?

A trust is a legal document that manages your assets and property in Michigan. This document also ensures that  your assets are properly distributed according to your wishes. Successfully setting up a trust will lower your chances of your final wishes not being carried out.

Probate vocabulary that you should know:Probate Lawyer Colton

Trust: An arrangement that allows a trustee to hold assets on behalf of a beneficiary.

Grantor, Trustor, Settlor: The person who original owned the assets.

Trustee: The person or institution appointed to manage the assets of the Grantor for the benefit of a beneficiary.

Let Probate Lawyer Michael Colton assist you!