ESTATE PLANNING

While a last will and testament does not go into effect until your death, a trust goes into effect as soon as it has been properly created and funded. A trust will help your loved ones minimize or even avoid probate in Michigan. Depending on the type of trust created, it could also provide asset protection for you now, during your lifetime.

The Dickey Law Firm has the expertise to help you create the right kind of trust for you.

A will details what is to happen with your property after you die. There are several types of wills and the type of will you need depends on the goals you are looking to accomplish. The most common type of will is known as the Last Will and Testament. 

The Dickey Law Firm will help you select the will that is right for you and prepare it as part of your estate plan.

These documents are critical during any stage of life. They allow families to bypass the court system in the event that you're no longer able to make your own decisions by appointing someone as a guardian and conservator for medical and financial decisions. These documents can also include your end of life wishes. 

The Dickey Law Firm understands the importance of setting these documents up now, before it is too late. 

Every estate plan is different. Some require more complex planning to accomplish specific outcomes that standard wills and trusts do not address. 

The Dickey Law firm is experienced in handling complex estate plans to ensure a worry-free future for you and your loved ones. 

A special needs trust is a special kind of trust that provides for funding assets for a child with special needs or disabled adults, while receiving government disability payments and other benefits. 

If you need special legal guidance to properly prepare a special needs trust, The Dickey Law Firm is here to help.

A business succession plan is a guideline to the transfer of ownership or control of a business upon retirement or other circumstances, such as death or incapacitation. This is especially important for business owners and entrepreneurs. 

The Dickey Law Firm knows how to protect your business.