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  • Keep things organized
    We have previously noted* on these pages that an important part of succession planning is gathering your key information such as account num...
  • Lion Cub deeds - myth vs. reality
    The Lion Cub deed is an elusive creature. It is fleetingly mentioned on the web sites of some Michigan estate planning and real estate attor...
  • The lion cub, revisited
    We recently posted our commentary on the use of a so-called “lion cub” deed, noting that two or more people who are granted ownership of re...