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Varnum says it published an estate planning overview
Varnum said it published an October 16 overview of what can happen without an estate plan. The firm said the article examines default inheritance arrangements and decision-making during incapacity, discussing documents used to designate people to handle financial matters and medical care.
Key points
- Varnum said the article discusses retirement-account and life-insurance beneficiary designations.Varnum
- The firm said it explains the role of an estate’s personal representative or executor.Varnum
- Varnum said the article discusses financial powers of attorney and court-appointed conservators.Varnum
- The firm said it compares healthcare decision-making designations used in Michigan and Florida.Varnum