Michigan Incapacity Planning: What Happens If You Can’t Decide
Michigan incapacity planning is often overlooked, but it becomes critical when someone is alive and unable to make...
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At John R. Tatone & Associates, we understand the importance of proper Estate Planning to ensure that our client's wishes are carried out as intended.

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At John R. Tatone & Associates, our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Their kind words and referrals are the highest compliments we can receive. We take great pride in providing expert estate planning and probate services throughout Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties, ensuring families have peace of mind and their legacies are protected.
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Feature | Tatone & Associates | Online Legal Services | Document-Only Attorneys |
Personalized consultation with an experienced attorney | ✔️ Yes | ❌ No | ⚠️ Sometimes |
Designed for blended families & complex dynamics | ✔️ Yes | ❌ No | ⚠️ Limited |
Revocable living trust (custom-drafted) | ✔️ Yes | ⚠️ Template only | ✔️ Yes |
Will(s) | ✔️ Yes | ✔️ Yes | ✔️ Yes |
Durable Power of Attorney | ✔️ Yes | ✔️ Yes | ✔️ Yes |
Patient Advocate / Medical Power of Attorney | ✔️ Yes | ⚠️ Often missing | ✔️ Yes |
Trust funding instructions & asset coordination | ✔️ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ Rarely |
Guidance on beneficiary designations | ✔️ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ Rarely |
Probate avoidance strategy tailored to you | ✔️ Yes | ❌ No | ⚠️ Limited |
Real estate transfer deeds (Michigan compliant) | ✔️ Yes | ❌ No | ⚠️ Often extra |
A complimentary review of the estate planning documents we prepared for you—every three years | ✔️ Yes | ❌ No | ⚠️ Varies |
Flat-fee, no surprise billing | ✔️ Yes | ✔️ Yes | ⚠️ Varies |
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