Farjo Law

Estate Planning Attorney in Troy, Michigan

Estate planning gives individuals and families the opportunity to decide how their property will be managed during life and distributed after death. It also allows people to choose who will make financial and medical decisions if they become unable to do so themselves, rather than leaving those decisions to a court or relying on default legal rules.

Farjo Law includes estate planning as one of its legal practice areas, helping clients prepare the documents needed to organize their affairs and provide clear instructions for the future.

Putting Your Wishes in Writing

Without a valid estate plan, Michigan law determines who inherits property, and the results may not reflect a person's intentions. For some families, a straightforward estate plan is enough to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary uncertainty.

Estate planning services include the preparation of wills, trusts, financial powers of attorney, and medical powers of attorney. Together, these documents allow clients to decide who will receive their assets, who will manage financial matters if they become incapacitated, and who will make healthcare decisions on their behalf.

Planning for Medical and Financial Decisions

An unexpected illness or accident can leave someone temporarily or permanently unable to communicate or manage everyday responsibilities. Planning in advance allows trusted individuals to step in without unnecessary delays.

Financial powers of attorney authorize another person to handle matters such as banking, investments, real estate transactions, and other financial obligations. Medical powers of attorney allow clients to appoint someone to make healthcare decisions if they are unable to speak for themselves. The firm also offers healthcare directives designed for clients who want their medical decision-making documents to reflect Christian or Catholic beliefs.

Using Deeds as Part of an Estate Plan

Estate planning is not limited to wills and trusts. The way real estate is titled can also affect how property transfers after an owner's death.

Depending on a client's circumstances, an estate plan may include the preparation or review of warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, or Lady Bird deeds. Coordinating these documents with the rest of the estate plan can help ensure that property ownership reflects the client's overall goals.

Choosing the Right Planning Tools

Every family has different priorities. Some people need only a basic collection of estate planning documents, while others may benefit from adding a trust as their financial circumstances become more complex.

Rather than relying on a single approach, estate planning should match a client's family structure, assets, and long-term objectives. Reviewing those factors before preparing documents can help create a plan that remains useful as life changes.

Helping Clients Plan from Troy

Operating from Troy, Farjo Law assists individuals and families who want to establish or update foundational estate planning documents. The practice focuses on helping clients make important legal decisions before they are needed, giving loved ones clear guidance if illness, incapacity, or death occurs.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

• Wills

• Trusts

• Financial Powers of Attorney

• Durable Powers of Attorney

• Medical Powers of Attorney

• Healthcare Directives

• Warranty Deeds

• Quitclaim Deeds

• Lady Bird Deeds