Estate Planning Blogs | The TGQ Law Firm

new year

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2019!

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The TGQ Law Firm President's Letter We trust you had a great holiday season closing out 2018 and hopefully you are off to a great start.  The new year always brings an opportunity to recalibrate our purpose, setting our minds on renewed (or…
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Happy Holidays from TGQ Law Firm President Terrence Quinn

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Happy Holidays!!! Can you believe that we have come upon the last month of 2018?! Valentine’s, Memorial, Independence and Labor Days are behind us (and so is summer weather, especially for us Michiganders). We’ve put away our costumes…
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estate planning meeting

What an Estate Planning Meeting Looks Like

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People often wonder what to expect when meeting with an attorney about estate planning (wills and trusts). Will it be like going to the dentist to get a tooth pulled or will it be like a walk in the park? At The TGQ Law Firm we certainly understand…
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need to know about estate planning

What You Need to Know About Estate Planning To Get Started

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The term “estate planning” may sound like something just for millionaires but that’s furthest from the truth. Everyone, whether  young, old, a student, an athlete, single, married, or a CEO, needs a plan for the future and there are no…
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about estate planning

How to Have a Conversation with Your Parents About Estate Planning

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How do you have a conversation with your parents about estate planning? My first impulse is to answer to this question with the statement, “Very carefully.” Your parents are your parents and you are their child no matter how old you are.…
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estate planning

Why You Need to Talk to Mom and Dad About Estate Planning

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During the holiday season, there are many events that we look forward to- trimming the tree, cooking with our family, and enjoying time with our loved ones over the exchanging of gifts. One exchange that your family could be avoiding, however,…
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do it yourself

Do Your Own Will & Trust If You Do This One Thing

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Let’s start with a question: True or False? “You should create your own plan (will/trust/powers of attorney) or do it yourself instead of letting someone else create it for you.” Be careful to think this one through before answering. If…
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conservatorship

Conservatorship: Seeking Authority to Handle Finances for Loved Ones

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Yes, I know, it’s not easy talking about this topic. It is, however, necessary. In the month preceding the drafting of this article our firm has assisted three different families in their efforts to obtain court appointment of conservators…
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children

Care, Custody and Cash for Children After Death: How?

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Most of the time when we think of our estate plans, we think only of what will happen to our assets when we are old and gray? However, have you ever considered what would happen if you and/or your spouse were not here tomorrow? What would happen…
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Guess Who Can Get Into Your Safe?

Guess Who Can Get Into Your Safe?

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Earlier this year I conducted research involving safes that can be kept at home to provide safety and quick access to important documents, and other material. I saw information that discussed the importance of a fireproof safe (according to…
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5 Trust Funding Facts for Avoiding Probate Court

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Congratulations! You have just completed one of the most important life tasks available by creating a plan that provides instructions to help ensure that your assets will be distributed, and your children will be cared for according to your…
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Ready to create a will? Just R.E.L.A.X.

Ready to create a will? Just R.E.L.A.X.

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I love my business! Over the many years that I have practiced law I have had the opportunity and privilege of working in many different practice areas, assisting many different companies, hospital systems, organizations, and helping people accomplish…
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points of power

Consumer Protection: 5 Points of Power for Seniors

Knowing your Points of Power is important for seniors. Consider this:  “More Americans than ever before are now older than 65, and in just four more decades, there will be more seniors in the United States than people younger than 18 years…
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Who Pays My Debt After I’m Gone?

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“Attorney Quinn, I have a question: My mother passed leaving a couple of credit card balances along with a car loan. I have been making payments toward each bill out of my own money. Should I continue making those payments or should I just…
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Will & Trust Planning: Crucial For Single Moms

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As an estate planning/wills and trusts attorney, I have the privilege of talking with many families and individuals of many different walks of life. Over time, I have observed that while there is not a category or classification of individuals…
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liable

Landlords: Don’t Be Liable!

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ARE YOU LIABLE? As an estate planning attorney, it is common for me to engage in discussions with potential clients involving property ownership and how such property will be distributed to future generations or charities. HOW IS YOUR PROPERTY…
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estate planning

10 Common Reasons For Estate Planning

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Failing to plan is often another way of planning to fail. In other words, we all have an estate plan in place…in one way or another. Either you have planned the care for your children and assets according to your interests, or you have left…
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estate planning

6 Common Misconceptions Of Estate Planning

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Misconception: -n. A false or mistaken view, opinion or attitude. Estate planning is one area of law that has been the subject of many mistaken views, opinions and attitudes. This article serves as an opportunity to correct some of those false…
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new year

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2019!

,
The TGQ Law Firm President's Letter We trust you had a great holiday season closing out 2018 and hopefully you are off to a great start.  The new year always brings an opportunity to recalibrate our purpose, setting our minds on renewed (or…
Read more

Happy Holidays from TGQ Law Firm President Terrence Quinn

,
Happy Holidays!!! Can you believe that we have come upon the last month of 2018?! Valentine’s, Memorial, Independence and Labor Days are behind us (and so is summer weather, especially for us Michiganders). We’ve put away our costumes…
Read more
estate planning meeting

What an Estate Planning Meeting Looks Like

,
People often wonder what to expect when meeting with an attorney about estate planning (wills and trusts). Will it be like going to the dentist to get a tooth pulled or will it be like a walk in the park? At The TGQ Law Firm we certainly understand…
Read more
need to know about estate planning

What You Need to Know About Estate Planning To Get Started

, , , ,
The term “estate planning” may sound like something just for millionaires but that’s furthest from the truth. Everyone, whether  young, old, a student, an athlete, single, married, or a CEO, needs a plan for the future and there are no…
Read more
about estate planning

How to Have a Conversation with Your Parents About Estate Planning

, , , ,
How do you have a conversation with your parents about estate planning? My first impulse is to answer to this question with the statement, “Very carefully.” Your parents are your parents and you are their child no matter how old you are.…
Read more
estate planning

Why You Need to Talk to Mom and Dad About Estate Planning

, , ,
During the holiday season, there are many events that we look forward to- trimming the tree, cooking with our family, and enjoying time with our loved ones over the exchanging of gifts. One exchange that your family could be avoiding, however,…
Read more
do it yourself

Do Your Own Will & Trust If You Do This One Thing

, ,
Let’s start with a question: True or False? “You should create your own plan (will/trust/powers of attorney) or do it yourself instead of letting someone else create it for you.” Be careful to think this one through before answering. If…
Read more
conservatorship

Conservatorship: Seeking Authority to Handle Finances for Loved Ones

,
Yes, I know, it’s not easy talking about this topic. It is, however, necessary. In the month preceding the drafting of this article our firm has assisted three different families in their efforts to obtain court appointment of conservators…
Read more
children

Care, Custody and Cash for Children After Death: How?

, , , ,
Most of the time when we think of our estate plans, we think only of what will happen to our assets when we are old and gray? However, have you ever considered what would happen if you and/or your spouse were not here tomorrow? What would happen…
Read more