Living Trusts

Avoid probate. Protect your privacy.

A revocable living trust lets your assets move to your family without going through the court process called probate — privately, and often much faster than a will alone would allow.

Why families choose a trust

Time

Probate in Michigan can take a year or more. A properly funded trust can distribute assets in weeks.

Privacy

A will becomes part of the public court record. A trust does not.

Control

Decide when and how beneficiaries receive assets, rather than all at once.

Living trust package

Comprehensive planning to avoid probate and protect your family's privacy.

Common questions about trusts

It depends on your situation. A will is a great starting point, but it must go through probate court — which takes time and becomes public record. A living trust avoids probate entirely. We'll talk through which makes sense for you during your free consultation.

Life changes — and your estate plan should too. My living trust package includes free amendments for the first year, and updates after that are billed at a modest flat rate.

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Schedule your free consultation

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How it works

All initial consultations are free and take about 30–45 minutes. Matthew personally responds to every inquiry.

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