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Ludington is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 8,357. It is the county seat of Mason County. Ludington is a harbor town located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Pere Marquette River. Many people come to Ludington year round for recreation, including boating and swimming on Lake Michigan, Hamlin Lake, and other smaller inland lakes, as well as hunting, fishing, and camping. Nearby are Ludington State Park (which includes the Big Sable Point Light), Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area, and Manistee National Forest. Ludington is also the home port of the SS Badger, with daily service in the summer across Lake Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Watching the Badger come into port in the evening from the end of the north breakwall by the Ludington lighthouse is a favorite local pastime. In summer, the city hosts quite a few large events. Examples are one of the largest Gus Macker basketball tournaments (with 35,500 spectators), the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival (July 4), the Lakestride Half Marathon in June, and the West Shore Art League's Art Fair. As a result of its many attractions (based on AAA's 2005 TripTik requests), Ludington is the fifth-most-popular tourist city in Michigan, behind Mackinaw City, Traverse City, Muskegon, and Sault Ste. Marie.

Estate Planning And Probate Law Lawyers In Ludington Michigan

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What is estate planning and probate law?

Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging for the disposal of an estate. Estate planning typically attempts to eliminate uncertainties over the administration of a probate and maximize the value of the estate by reducing taxes and other expenses. Estate planning attorneys advise clients on their options for disposition of real and personal property after death, and create any number of necessary documents pertaining to the estate and finances of the client -- including wills and trusts. Estate planning law attorneys also assist clients in setting out their end-of-life health care wishes through living wills and health care powers of attorney.

Answers to estate planning and probate law issues in Michigan

What happens to the property of a person with and without a will?

The law dealing with estates governs the passing of the property of people who have passed away as well as people...

What are the tax consequences of death?

In the administration of any estate of a person who has passed away, there may be significant tax consequences. An...

What is probate?

When a person dies, someone must step in to wind up the deceased persons affairs. Bills must be paid, property must...

Who should you choose as an executor of your will?

An executor is the person you name in your will to handle your property after death. The executor--called a personal...

What is a living trust?

A trust is an arrangement under which one person, called the trustee, holds legal title to property on behalf of...

Will my estate have to pay taxes after I die?

The federal government imposes estate taxes only if your property is worth more than a certain amount at your death...

What are the legal requirements for writing my own will?

Every adult should have a will. A will makes sure that your property goes where you want it to go, and makes the...