Helping You Fix a Poorly Created Will or Trust
There are many sources of poorly drafted wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Your parents or other family member may have seen an advertisement and been enticed at the prospect of an inexpensive do-it-yourself will or trust kit to save legal fees. In some circumstances, lawyers, with limited or no experience in estate planning matters, prepare documents without the knowledge, skill and understanding required to establish a complete and effective plan based on the particular family situation and assets involved. Finally, estate planning documents prepared many years ago and not updated may not take into account changes in the probate code or tax laws, and may not address significant changes in the circumstances of family members.
When this occurs, the experienced attorneys at Smith & Mabley in Farmington Hills, Michigan, can use their specialized knowledge to repair and resolve the problem. If your parents or other family member are still living, we can identify errors in the estate plan documents and prepare a thorough and complete Asset Protection and Estate Plan that will ensure their plan is up to date and will fully carry out their wishes.
Faulty wills and trusts can quickly undo the important intent of an estate owner and devastate the well being of a family. All is not lost. Mistakes can be corrected. For help, contact one of our Asset Protection and Estate Planning attorneys by calling us toll free at 866-975-9915 or sending us an e-mail.
It Is Not Too Late Even If a Death Has Occurred
If you are administering a trust or estate and are experiencing problems because of poorly drafted documents, or trusts which have not been properly funded, we can help. Through the use of various techniques, including Disclaimers, Trust Reformation Proceedings, Agreements among Beneficiaries and other approaches, the attorneys at Smith & Mabley can help you correct the problems. These remediation tools, along with knowledgeable advice and guidance from our experienced attorneys, can help you see that the wishes of your parent or family member are carried out.
Problems can also occur in connection with probate administration of a Will, a guardianship or a conservatorship. Important deadlines may have been overlooked or court requirements may not have been properly met. You may be facing removal by the judge, and there may be a possibility that some attorney or other person chosen by the court may be appointed to carry out administration of the estate with no knowledge of you or your family. The attorneys at Smith & Mabley have the necessary knowledge and experience to deal with these situations, and have successfully done so in connection with many cases in the past. We will work with you and the court to see that the problem is resolved and administration proceeds smoothly to a successful and complete conclusion.
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For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced trust and estate repair lawyers, please contact us online or call us at 866-975-9915.
