Law Office of Nickolas Daniels

08/22/2018

The singer's estate will likely be hammered out in probate court in Oakland County.

07/31/2018

Don't forget to review your Will and keep it up-to-date.

UPDATING YOUR WILL It is very important to keep your Will up-to-date. Who you want to receive your assets may change as life changes. MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE If you don’t have a Will, state law gives a percentage of your assets to your surviving spouse upon your death. However, if you want your spous...

06/28/2018

Estate Planning is critical for families with prior marriages or children from a prior relationship.

ESTATE PLANNING FOR BLENDED FAMILIES Estate planning attorneys typically refer to second marriages or children from a prior relationship as a ‘blended family’. If your family is ‘blended’ you want to make your final wishes clear to your spouse, children and perhaps step-children. Leave no qu...

06/19/2018

A summary of Social Security Disability benefits.

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS Applying for Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI) can be overwhelming and time-consuming. You earn SSDI credits by working throughout your life. If you have sufficient work credits, then you may qualify for SSDI benefits. The Social Security Administration (...

06/12/2018

Estate Planning and Financial Planning often go hand-in-hand.

FINANCIAL PLANNING A financial plan involves an evaluation your current and future financial situation. Most estate planning attorneys work with financial planners and consider current and future assets and liabilities so the appropriate estate plan and financial plan can be put in place. ELEMENTS O...

06/05/2018

Take a moment to consider your Estate Plan.

ESTATE PLANNING We often don’t think about Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning because we don’t often think of dying. But it is a topic to take a few moments to consider. Planning what will happen to your assets in the event of your death is something that everyone should consider regardless of th...

05/29/2018

Excellent read about social security retirement.

Your Social Security income could be smaller than you think if you claim at age 62, even if you qualify for the maximum benefit.

05/15/2018

Should an elderly or disabled parent or parents move in?

SHOULD PARENTS MOVE IN WITH YOU? Your parents raised and cared for you. They taught you much of what you know and who you are. And it’s admirable to open your home to a parent(s) in need. But there are several things to consider before offering a place to live. IS SOMEONE ABLE TO CARE FOR THE PARE...

05/08/2018

Thank you Nurses, Caregivers, and Loving Family Members.

CAREGIVERS At its core, estate planning is about planning. One thing to consider is a potential caregiver, power of attorney, and guardian for yourself during times of disability or illness. Often, family members become caregivers for loved ones. This can be beneficial as the family member is able t...

05/03/2018

Contesting a Will is not a happy moment in anyone's life, but it is a very common reality.

CONTESTING A WILL Unfortunately, disputes occur with the happiest of families. Disputes are even more stressful, emotionally charged and sensitive after a loved ones passes. If disputes over money or property cannot be resolved, family members often find themselves locked in court battles that will....