Fundementals of Estate Planning Seminar for Michigan Lawyers

The Institute of Continued Legal Education in Michigan co-sponsored with the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan will be offering a seminar to Michigan lawyers entitled the “Fundamentals of Estate Planning“, which will be moderated by my partner, Michael P. Witzke.  The Michigan Estate Planning seminar geared towards Michigan estate planning attorneys will be held in Plymouth, Michigan on October 21,2009.

Covered in the seminar are the following Michigan Estate Planning topics:

• The Estate Planning Process
• The Basic Tax Rules Governing Estate Planning
• Planning for Joint Property and Other Non-Probate Assets
• Planning for the Spouse
• Planning For Minors
• Drafting Simple Wills and Codicils
• Drafting the Revocable Grantor Trust
• Drafting the Durable Power of Attorney and Patient Advocate Designation

Michael P. Witzke, in addition to moderating the seminar will present on Planning for Minors.  Registration is available at www.icle.org/info/estateplan.

This seminar is great for attorneys looking to learn about the nuts and bolts of Michigan estate planning.

Christopher J. Berry, Esq., A Bloomfield Hills Wills and Trusts Attorney, is a Partner with The Law Offices of Witzke Berry PLLC, which practices in the areas of Michigan Estate Planning, Living Wills, and Michigan Probate Litigation, serving all of Metro-Detroit, including Oakland County, Macomb County, and Wayne County.  We can be reached at 248-971-1700.