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<\/a>When someone dies who has no plans in place to transfer assets to their heirs, the estate goes to probate in Michigan. The Michigan probate court then determines how the assets are distributed, after a lengthy process that is not without cost. It’s a stressful situation, to say the least, but it does not have to be this way at all. In fact, by following these simple guidelines about how to avoid probate<\/a>, you can assure your assets transfer to your heirs without ever entering a courtroom.<\/p>\nGive Gifts While You Are Alive<\/h1>\n
Many people choose to give their children, grandchildren and others large gifts while they are alive. Besides the fact that it allows them to see the person enjoy the gift, there are other benefits. This is, by far, the easiest way to assure that your estate will stay out of probate. The reason is that if you give the assets (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When someone dies who has no plans in place to transfer assets to their heirs, the estate goes to probate in Michigan. The Michigan probate court then determines how the assets are distributed, after a lengthy process that is not…<\/span><\/p>\n