Estate Planning (Indiana & Michigan)

    At the law office of Michael Metz, one of the services we offer is Estate Planning such as Wills, Powers of Attorney, HIPPA Waivers, Trusts, and Living Wills.  Planning for an Estate allows clients to prepare for the future, making it easy for their loved ones. You may decide to appoint a Personal Representative to facilitate your Estate, and we can provide them step by step assistance in Opening, and Closing the Estate.

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Living Trusts
Wills with Testamentary Trust
Powers of Attorney
Living Wills

Did you know federal tax consequences changed drastically for you in 2011?

What does this change mean to you?

If you have over $1,000,000.00 in assets, you need to be aware of the changes and make adjustments to your estate accordingly. 

Call for an “Estate Consultation” today!

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ESTATE SERVICES

    When it comes to handling your estate, there are many benefits to obtaining an attorney to prepare and manage your documents.
   
    Your attorney will customize your estate documents to meet your specific needs. Your attorney will assure your documents conform with the laws of the state in which you reside. These laws include exact details of how a document is executed, the requirements of a certain number of witnesses and the truth of specific statements, particularly since you want the advantage of a self-proving will.

    Your attorney will know details about probate in a specific county and add language to promote efficiency of probate in such county. Your attorney will provide thoughtful, practical advice about the people named in the will as:
    - Beneficiaries
    - Trustees
    - Guardians
    - Personal Representatives

    Your attorney will teach you the meaning of certain legal terms in your documents. Your attorney will discuss options for a will; for example, the provision of specific items you own.

    Your attorney will provide advice on the big picture of estate planning.
  
             This advice includes documents other than your will, such as:
                    - Powers of Attorney
                    - Advanced Directives
                    - HIPAA Waivers
                    - Living Wills
                    - Trusts

    Advice also includes guidance involving assets being held by third-parties; for instance banks, financial planners, trustees or employers.
    Your attorney relies exclusively on your written disclosures to him about all of your assets. At the Law Office of Michael A. Metz, you will be given an Estate Planning Questionnaire to assist you in this process.