Explains how to easily set-up the distribution of a Michigan estate
Edward A. Haman received his law degree from the University of Toledo. He has practiced law in Florida, Michigan and Hawaii, and has served as a Michigan Circuit Court domestic relations hearing officer Mark Warda received his J.D. from the University of Illinois in Champaign. He practiced law in Clearwater, Florida
Using Self-Help Law Books
p. v
Introduction
p. ix
Knowing the Basic Rules
p. 1
Will Defined
How a Will Is Used
If You Do Not Have a Will
Joint Tenancy, Spouses, and Wills
Bank Accounts and Securities
Exemptions
Marriage and Your Will
Children and Your Will
Your Debts
Estate and Inheritance Taxes
Legal Research
Deciding If You Need a Michigan Will
p. 17
What a Will Can Do
What a Will Cannot Do
Out-of-State Wills
Who Can Use a Simple Will
Who Should Not Use a Simple Will
Making a Simple Will
p. 23
Identifying Beneficiaries
Real Property
Personal Property
Specific Bequests
Remainder Clause
Alternate Beneficiaries
Survivorship Clause
Guardians and Conservators
Children's Trust
Personal Representatives
Witnesses
Self-Proving Affidavits
Disinheriting Someone
Funeral Arrangements
Miscellaneous Considerations
Forms
Executing a Will
p. 37
Signing Procedures
Self-Proving Affidavits
Copies of Your Will
After Signing Your Will
p. 39
Storing Your Will
Revoking Your Will
Changing Your Will
How to Make a Living Will
p. 43
How to Make Anatomical Gifts
p. 47
Glossary
p. 49
Michigan Compiled Laws
p. 53
Sample Forms
p. 65
Blank Forms
p. 81
Index
p. 137
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