Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration

Wills

Protect your family. Control your legacy. Avoid unnecessary court involvement.

A well-drafted will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. It allows you to decide—clearly and legally—how your property will be distributed, who will care for your minor children, and who will manage your estate after your death.

Without a will, Michigan law—not you—decides who receives your assets. This can result in outcomes that are expensive, time-consuming, and contrary to your wishes.

With a properly prepared will, you can:

  • Direct exactly who receives your property
  • Name guardians for your minor children
  • Appoint conservators to manage property for minors
  • Choose a trusted executor to handle your estate
  • Minimize family conflict and legal delays
  • Make meaningful charitable gifts
  • Reduce administrative costs and burdens

A thoughtfully crafted will gives your family clarity, stability, and peace of mind during an already difficult time.

Let Bosler Law Office PLLC help you create a will that truly reflects your wishes.
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Trusts

Avoid probate. Maintain privacy. Protect your assets.

A trust can be a powerful cornerstone of an effective estate plan. Unlike a will, many trusts allow your assets to pass to your loved ones without probate, saving time, legal costs, and unnecessary court involvement.

A revocable living trust allows you to:

  • Maintain full control of your assets during your lifetime
  • Designate yourself as trustee
  • Plan for incapacity or disability
  • Direct how assets are distributed after death
  • Keep your financial affairs private
  • Reduce probate delays and expenses

Other types of trusts may also be used to accomplish specific goals, including:

  • Charitable Trusts – Support causes you care about while receiving potential tax benefits
  • Credit Shelter (A/B) Trusts – Help reduce estate tax exposure
  • Testamentary Trusts – Created through a will to manage assets after death

We work closely with clients to design trusts that reflect their family needs, financial goals, and long-term legacy.

Talk with us about whether a trust makes sense for your estate plan.

General Durable Powers of Attorney

Plan for the unexpected. Stay in control—even during incapacity.

A durable power of attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to manage your financial and legal affairs if you become incapacitated.

Without this document, your family may be forced into costly and stressful court proceedings to gain authority over your finances.

A properly drafted power of attorney can:

  • Allow your chosen agent to pay bills and manage accounts
  • Avoid court-appointed guardianship or conservatorship
  • Ensure your affairs continue smoothly if you become disabled
  • Provide flexibility based on your specific needs

In Michigan, a durable power of attorney remains effective even if you become incapacitated—making it a critical part of any estate plan.

Protect your independence and your family’s peace of mind.

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

Make your medical wishes known. Choose who speaks for you.

A durable power of attorney for health care allows you to appoint a trusted “patient advocate” to make medical and mental health decisions if you are unable to do so.

This document lets you:

  • Choose who makes decisions on your behalf
  • State your wishes regarding medical treatment
  • Avoid confusion or family disputes
  • Ensure your values are respected
  • Prepare for sudden illness or injury

Without this document, critical health care decisions may be left to individuals who do not know your wishes—or to the courts.

Take control of your medical future today.

Living Wills

Express your wishes for end-of-life care.

Although Michigan does not formally recognize living wills by statute, they can still serve as valuable evidence of your end-of-life wishes.

A living will can:

  • State your preferences regarding life-sustaining treatment
  • Provide guidance to loved ones and medical providers
  • Be incorporated into your health care power of attorney
  • Reduce emotional stress and uncertainty for your family

We help clients integrate living wills into a comprehensive estate plan that aligns with Michigan law.

Other Estate Planning documents

Bosler Law Office PLLC has helped many clients create and execute their wills, trusts, and other documents to protect their assets and legacy. Clients have also been assisted with navigating the complex legal and tax issues that arise from estate planning. Our experience has taught us how to communicate effectively with clients of different backgrounds and needs, and how to tailor services to their specific goals and preferences. We enjoy providing estate planning services because it allows us to use our skills and knowledge to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Probate, Estate and Trust administration

Compassionate guidance when your family needs it most.

When a loved one passes away or becomes incapacitated, the legal process can feel overwhelming. Bosler Law Office PLLC assists families with every step of probate, estate, and trust administration.

We help with:

  • Probate court filings and procedures
  • Guardianship and conservatorship petitions
  • Asset inventory and valuation
  • Creditor claims and tax matters
  • Trust administration and distributions
  • Resolving disputes among family members
  • Probate and trust litigation when necessary

Our approach is practical, efficient, and focused on minimizing stress, delays, and unnecessary costs.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. We’re here to help.