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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Waters Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Bensinger, Cotant & Menkes, P.C.

4.6
18 Reviews

  • Serving Waters, MI and Otsego County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • General Practice, Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Automobile, Negligence, Products Liability, Premises Liability, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Discharge and Liquor... Read More

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Bradley S. Bensinger
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Gurumurthy, Ravi R., PLC- Attorney at Law

4.3
11 Reviews

  • Serving Waters, MI and Otsego County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • We provide legal representation for individuals and businesses throughout Northern Michigan. Free Consultation.

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Ravi R. Gurumurthy
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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

I do not want to make a will; I want to give everything I own to my children before I die, how do I do that?

Michael Charles Doland
Answered by attorney Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Doland & Fraade
There is an annual gift tax exclusion. There is a lifetime gift tax exclusion. You need a good CPA or estate attorney to review your individual circumstances to advise you how to proceed.
There is an annual gift tax exclusion. There is a lifetime gift tax exclusion. You need a good CPA or estate attorney to review your individual circumstances to advise you how to proceed.
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Do I need to get a formal appraisal if I'm gifting a percentage of a family LLC to my children?

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Answered by attorney Gerald A Bagazinski (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Gerald A. Bagazinski
No the fair market value of the securities is the value. If the LLC contained real estate or an interest in a closely held company, my answer would be different.
No the fair market value of the securities is the value. If the LLC contained real estate or an interest in a closely held company, my answer would be different.
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What if I have a living trust and a bank account with different beneficiaries?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
A bank account with a POD beneficiary will be distributed to the beneficiary, so Z. The asset is not part of the Trust. This information is only intended to give general information in response to an inquiry. It does not establish an attorney client relationship. This response is only based upon the limited facts presented and is merely intended to assist you in determining if you should contact an attorney to provide you with legal advice.
A bank account with a POD beneficiary will be distributed to the beneficiary, so Z. The asset is not part of the Trust. This information is only intended to give general information in response to an inquiry. It does not establish an attorney client relationship. This response is only based upon the limited facts presented and is merely intended to assist you in determining if you should contact an attorney to provide you with legal advice.
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