jay taylor   attorney at law

The Legal Elements of a Will in Michigan
The Legal Elements of a Will in Michigan   By Jay Taylor, Attorney at Law   A Last Will and Testament is more than a document—it is your voice after death. In Michigan, certain legal elements must...
Testamentary Capacity in Michigan
Testamentary Capacity in Michigan   By Jay Taylor, Attorney at Law   Before a will can be valid, the person making it must possess what Michigan law calls testamentary capacity. This standard ensu...
Execution Requirements for a Michigan Will
Execution Requirements for a Michigan Will   By Jay Taylor, Attorney at Law   The execution of a will—the act of properly signing and finalizing it—is the moment that gives the document legal forc...
The Role of Witnesses in a Michigan Will
The Role of Witnesses in a Michigan Will   By Jay Taylor, Attorney at Law   Witnesses provide one of the most vital safeguards in the creation of a will. Their signatures attest that the testator ...
Holographic (Handwritten) Wills in Michigan
Holographic (Handwritten) Wills in Michigan   By Jay Taylor, Attorney at Law   Michigan recognizes holographic wills—wills written entirely in the testator’s handwriting—even if they lack witnesse...
Understanding Trusts in Michigan
Understanding Trusts in Michigan   By Jay Taylor, Attorney at Law   A trust is a flexible and powerful estate planning tool that allows you to manage your property during life and control how it i...
Trust Administration in Michigan
Trust Administration in Michigan   By Jay Taylor, Attorney at Law   When a person who created a trust passes away or becomes incapacitated, the trustee assumes responsibility for managing and dist...
Understanding Probate Court in Michigan
Understanding Probate Court in Michigan   By Jay Taylor, Attorney at Law   Probate court is where Michigan families often turn after the death of a loved one. The court oversees the validation of ...
The Benefit of Having a Will
The Benefit of Having a Will   By Jay Taylor, Attorney at Law   A will is not just a formality—it is your opportunity to decide who receives your property and who manages your affairs after death....
The Benefit of Having a Trust
The Benefit of Having a Trust   By Jay Taylor, Attorney at Law   While a will governs what happens after death, a trust governs both life and death. A revocable living trust allows you to control ...
The Benefit of Having a Durable Power of Attorney
The Benefit of Having a Durable Power of Attorney   By Jay Taylor, Attorney at Law   A Durable Power of Attorney (POA) is one of the most practical estate planning tools you can have. It allows yo...
The Benefit of Having a Power of Attorney for Healthcare
The Benefit of Having a Power of Attorney for Healthcare   By Jay Taylor, Attorney at Law   A Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, also known in Michigan as a Patient Advocate Designation, al...