Redmond Office Law Blog

You may not have liked Paul Newman as an actor, but as a person he was a very generous individual. As we mourn, his death we simultaneous celebrate his philanthropy. Paul Newman was not only known for all of the great movies that he acted in, but he was also known for his extreme generosity. […]

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Having Estate Planning documents is important, but understanding the terminology within the documents is important as well.
The following are terms that you may find in Estate Planning documents and their definitions:
Fiduciary: A person hold the position of Trustee or someone who has been placed in a position of confidence and must act with good […]

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Estate planning for blended families can be both challenging and emotional, but ignoring the issue altogether is never a solution. Today’s blended families typically include both children from previous marriages and assets from previous marriages. Often, a blended family is made up of children from a previous marriage and many times children of that second […]

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It’s amazing how many television sitcoms reference the topic of estate planning. Despite the fact that the topic may be addressed in a somewhat humorous manner, it is still a constant reminder of how important estate planning can be.
In a recent episode of a popular comedy sitcom one of the characters just finished watching the […]

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When it comes to Estate Planning, most people worry about how they will pass their more valuable items, like retirement accounts, bank accounts and real estate. However, it is also important not to lose sight of the smaller tangible items, such as jewelry, antiques, heirlooms, tools, guns, etc.
There are many options to choose from, including […]

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Many people give to charities during their lifetime, but never think about making a gift to those charities at death. Leaving a legacy can be very simple. You can make provisions for a charity in your Will, your Living Trust or you can provide for a charity to receive the benefits of your life insurance […]

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Setting up a complete estate plan and identifying people you trust to act under a Durable Power of Attorney, Patient Advocate and a Revocable Trust is the first step to protecting your assets. The next step is collecting information on local care givers who can assist you with home health care and organizations that could […]

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Estate planning is not just about passing your wealth, estate planning is also about protecting your wealth. Many people view estate planning as something you only do to make sure your money passes to the right people at your death. However, with the increase amount of cases of fraud among seniors it is now important […]

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Did you know that Michigan has passed a recent case that states that when a parent sets up a Discretionary Trust for the benefit of a child who is serving in prison or who has served in prison and is subject to fines, penalties or restitution, the State of Michigan cannot attach a lien to […]

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Welcome to the Redmond Office new blog. We specialize in planning your estate and we do not complete this process until you feel comfortable, secure and relaxed about your future.
Danielle Redmond Streed has been in practice in Kalamazoo, Michigan since 1991. She can help ease your troubles… that’s what she does.

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